Halloween Came Early for These Cruisers
Royal Caribbean cruise passengers returning to Galveston found their car covered in baby spiders. Here’s what happened, why spiderlings can swarm vehicles, and what cruise travelers should know.
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PortMiami Hits 10 Million — But How Many People Is That?
PortMiami has reached 10 million cruise passenger movements in fiscal 2026. Here’s what “passenger movement” means and why the milestone may represent about 5 million people — not 10 million.
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Whittier Cruise Dock Destroyed by Fire
A major fire destroyed Whittier’s new $80 million cruise dock in Alaska. Here’s what happened, why the dock is a total loss, and what it means for 2026 and 2027 cruise passengers.
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The Tourists Never Have to Leave the Beach — And That’s the Problem
Royal Beach Club Paradise Island is reshaping Nassau tourism. Here’s what its 49% Bahamian ownership, 500+ local jobs and downtown vendor concerns mean for Bay Street.
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Norwegian Joy’s Alaska Arrival is Anything But Joyful
Norwegian Joy arrived late in Sitka with a dead 57.5-foot fin whale on its bow, marking the second such incident of Alaska’s 2026 cruise season.
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Starlink Has Changed Cruising Forever
Cruise Wi-Fi is changing fast with Starlink. Compare 2026 Wi-Fi prices, plans and streaming options from Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCL, Princess, MSC, Celebrity, Disney and Margaritaville at Sea.
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Costa Cruise Brawls Ignites the Mediterranean
Thirteen young passengers have been reported to Palermo prosecutors after a violent brawl aboard Costa Smeralda between Naples and Palermo, according to Italian authorities.
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Can I Sit on My Balcony Railing During My Cruise?
Cruise ship balcony photo sparks safety debate. Here’s the current regulations and recent cruise news say about balcony railing safety.
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What happens when you drink too much on a cruise?
A Carnival Firenze passenger went viral after 15 Patrón shots allegedly cost her the drink package, room access and balcony door handle. Here’s what Carnival’s alcohol policy says.
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The Names That Never Made It to Sea
Royal Caribbean has trademarked dozens of unusual cruise ship names, from Journey and Nova to Happy and Love. Here’s what the names reveal about future ships.
