Overboard, Hormuz, and the Future of Lifeboats
The search is suspended for a passenger who went overboard from Carnival Splendor, a sober reminder of the human cost of cruise safety. Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz, clearing the way for cruise s...
11 Mai 21min
Oil Spill Detour, Acapulco Upgrades, Cruise Demand Hits Record
Ambassador's Ambition returns to Antwerp after a Scheldt oil spill detour, showing how quickly an unexpected port disruption can rewrite an itinerary. Global Ports Holding wins a 24-year Acapulco crui...
2 Mai 17min
Cancelled Cruises, Crowded Ports, Electric Ships
MSC cancels Euribia's Arabian Gulf winter sailings amid Middle East tensions, keeping the ship in Dubai. Carnival Miracle drops Santorini for Crete on October 2027 cruises as overtourism reshapes itin...
28 Apr 20min
Cruise Scams, Living at Sea, and Crystal's 2028 Bookings
A Miami couple is arrested in a $200,000 fake cruise booking scam, a cautionary tale for anyone shopping for deals. Avora launches its Continuum membership tier for the Lumina world cruise ship, advan...
28 Apr 17min
Hidden Cameras at Sea, Brilliant Lady's LA Debut, Boston's 2026 Lineup
A Celebrity Beyond passenger is arrested after a hidden camera is found in a public restroom, raising onboard privacy concerns. Virgin Voyages launches a new Los Angeles homeport with Brilliant Lady, ...
26 Apr 20min
Safety, Storm Diversions, and Charleston's Big-Ship Moment
A Celebrity Xcel crewman is arrested at Port Everglades on sexual battery allegations, putting a spotlight on shipboard accountability. Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady diverts to Saint John, New Brunswic...
24 Apr 19min
Sunk, Refreshed, Rebranded: Three Ships, Three Futures
Okaloosa County pushes the SS United States artificial reef sinking to May 2026 as prep work continues on the former ocean liner. Oceania Cruises sets a major October 2026 drydock for Marina, an overh...
21 Apr 19min
Adults-Only Cruises, Sensory-Friendly Ports, and Tea at Sea
Carnival expands its invite-only adults-only SEA cruises to 22 sailings for 2026. Celebration Key becomes the first cruise port with sensory inclusion certification, supporting guests with autism and ...
17 Apr 21min
