Cruise Industry Threatens to Sue Hawaii
Hawaii lawmakers push forward with bills to raise hotel and cruise taxes through a “green fee” to fund climate change efforts. The cruise industry pushed back with threats of legal action.
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Carnival Faces Criticism Over Pizza Delivery
Carnival Cruise Line’s 24/7 pizza delivery service is under fire after a guest complaint about a mid-show delivery sparks debate about onboard etiquette.
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Cruise News Central Ep. 56
Join us for this week’s episode of Cruise News Central, your go-to newcast for all things cruising!
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Cruise Port Denies Gang Allegations
Kenya denies reports of a 50-man gang robbing Crystal Cruises passengers in Mombasa, calling the claims exaggerated and insisting the port remains safe for cruise travelers.
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Carnival Faces Backlash Over Mega Ships
Carnival Cruise Line announced plans for more mega ships over the next seven years, but many loyal guests are voicing disappointment online—favoring smaller, more personal ships over the floating cities to come.
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Level 2 Travel Advisory for Popular Destination
Cruise passengers heading to The Bahamas are urged to exercise increased caution due to rising crime, unsafe water activities, and strict firearm laws, according to a new U.S. travel advisory.
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Cruise News Central Ep. 55
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CEO Assaults Barefoot Dancer on Virgin Voyages Cruise
Kenneth DeGiorgio, CEO of First American Financial Corp., faces federal assault charges after allegedly choking a passenger and threatening to kill him on a Virgin Voyages cruise ship.
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Cruise Ship Rescued from Ice
Hapag-Lloyd’s HANSEATIC Spirit got stuck in the ice in the northern Baltic Sea. Rescue operations by Finnish icebreaker Kontio helped free the ship, ensuring the safety of passengers and crew during the adventurous expedition cruise.
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CDC Reports 11th Outbreak on Cruise Ship in 2025
A norovirus outbreak on the luxury cruise ship Queen Mary 2 has left over 200 passengers and crew sick.
