Uniworld Announces First Women-Only Cruise
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has announced a range of Limited Edition cruises for 2025, including the first-ever women-only cruise. The cruise is set to embark on 24th August 2024 on …
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Cruise Guest Sneaks Handgun Onto Carnival Sailing
A Carnival cruise guest has shared a video from their cruise showing that they managed to get a handgun onboard the ship. Kendra Gordon shared a Facebook video showing the …
Carnival Posts Then Deletes Christmas Decoration Schedule Following Guest Pushback
Carnival Cruise Line posted the schedule for adding Christmas decorations to the fleet this week, but then backtracked following guest complaints. Brand Ambassador John Heald posted the schedule on his …
Longshoremen’s Strike Disrupts Cargo Ports but Not Cruise Ships
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) began a strike on 1st October 2024, but despite some concerns from cruise industry commenters, it doesn’t look like it will impact cruise ships. The …
Villa Vie Odyssey Finally Sets Sail…Sort Of
The Villa Vie Odyssey, a residential cruise ship owned by Villa Vie Residences, has finally set sail from Belfast after months of delays – only to return to the port. …
NCL Launches New ‘More At Sea’ Promotion To Replace ‘Free At Sea’
Norwegian Cruise Line has launched a new promotion called ‘More at Sea’, which replaces the previous ‘Free at Sea’ and ‘Free at Sea Plus’ packages. However, while the promotion claims …
Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas Reports Gastrointestinal Outbreak on Alaska Cruise
A gastrointestinal illness outbreak occurred on Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas during its last 2024 Alaska cruise. 167 passengers onboard have reported symptoms, which is almost 7.7% of those …
Carnival Paradise Cruise Cancelled Due to Tampa Port Closure
Hurricane Helene has had quite the impact on cruises from the US in the past few days, including one outright cancellation – a sailing on Carnival Paradise. The ship was …
Great Scott! Audition Call For Popular Musical To Be Staged On Star Of The Seas
A casting call has gone out to anyone who wishes to audition for the Back to the Future musical which we now know will be hosted on Royal Caribbean’s new …
Teenager Indicted For Bomb Hoax On Carnival Ship
A 19-year-old male has been indicted by a US Attorney after a bomb hoax that took place in January 2024. Joshua Darrell Lowe II, from Bailey, Michigan, sent an email …
8-Year-Old Boy Airlifted from Princess Ship Due to Medical Emergency
A dramatic event unfolded during the latest Royal Princess cruise, as an 8-year-old boy had to be airlifted from the ship due to a medical emergency. The boy, named Daniel, …
Red Bull Athlete Makes Daring Kitesurfing Jump from Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady
Tom Bridge, a British kitesurfer and Red Bull athlete, made a daring jump from the Resilient Lady, a Virgin Voyages cruise ship, on 25 September. The ship was anchored in …
Norway Tops Europe’s Most Googled Cruise Destinations, Iglu Cruise Study Finds
A new study by cruise specialists Iglu Cruise has revealed that Norway is the most Googled cruise destination for travellers in 11 European countries, including the UK, Ireland, Spain, and …
Royal Caribbean Cancels Icon of the Seas Cruise Due to Unplanned Maintenance
Royal Caribbean International has cancelled the 28th September 2024 cruise on the Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, due to unexpected maintenance. The ship was supposed to …
Classic FM Partners With HX Expeditions For New Music Travel Series Fronted By Sue Perkins
Classic FM, the UK’s most popular radio station for classical music, has started a new four-part series where beloved comedian and presenter Sue Perkins will take a musical journey to …
Windstar Cruises Expands South Pacific Itineraries, Adding New Destinations and Experiences from 2026
Windstar Cruises has revealed plans for a major expansion of its South Pacific itineraries, the only region besides the Mediterranean where the cruise line operates year-round. Starting in 2026, Windstar …
Carnival Guest’s Starlink Mini Confiscated As Banned Items List Updated
A Carnival guest and YouTuber who tried to push the boundaries of Carnival’s prohibited items list had his portable satellite dish confiscated during a cruise. Richard Shillington, who runs the …
Cruise Guests Injured As Tour Coach Overturns In Alaska
12 cruise passengers were injured earlier this month as their tour bus overturned while in a remote area of Alaska. The incident occurred when the driver of the coach suffered …
Luxury Cruise Ship Gets X-Rated Send Off On Maiden Voyage
Explora Journeys’ newest ship Explora II got an unwelcome send-off on her maiden voyage, as a couple were photographed and filmed having sex on a balcony. The cruise ship was …
Princess Cruises Expands 2026 Japan Season With Diamond Princess
Princess Cruises has announced an extended Japan cruise season for 2026 on the Diamond Princess. The season will run from February to November, providing travellers with more time to explore …
