You can receive daily cruise news updates directly to your inbox, so you don't miss a thing! Go ahead and Subscribe here. As part of the compensation for working on cruise ships, crew members are provided with room and board for the duration of their contract. However, while the accommodations may be free, they are not always the most luxurious homes away from home.

Crew Member Shows Tiny Cabin on Royal Caribbean’s Newest Cruise Ship

What is it like to cruise solo on one of Royal Caribbean's mega-ships?. While I have cruised alone before, this month was my first time sailing on an Oasis Class ship by myself. I took a 7-day Mediterranean cruise on Oasis of the Seas, spending my time alone exploring exciting...

I took my first solo cruise on Royal Caribbean's biggest cruise ships. After 7 nights, here are the pros and cons of cruising alone

Unexpected emergencies arise and prevent people from embarking on their long-awaited cruise, and those who don't purchase travel insurance are often out hundreds or thousands of dollars. One individual, however, took to Reddit to share a feel-good story about her experience with Royal Caribbean's customer service after undergoing emergency surgery.

Royal Caribbean shows compassion to future-cruiser who underwent emergency surgery: 'Royal earned a customer for life!'

Crew on board the Icon of the Seas were called on to tackle a small fire this week while the gigantic vessel was berthed in a port in Mexico.

Fire breaks out on world’s largest cruise ship

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A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

You can receive daily cruise news updates directly to your inbox, so you don't miss a thing! Go ahead and Subscribe here. For some cruise passengers, the whole point of taking a cruise is to hop from destination to destination, spending a day somewhere new and then heading off to the next port. It’s a way to see a lot of different places in one vacation.

11 Reasons Cruise Passengers Remain on the Ship While in Port

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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Discovery cruise ship will not return to Florida this year. Marella Cruises, the European cruise line that made waves with its exclusive sailings from Port Canaveral in 2023, has decided not to return for a second season this year, according to port officials. The unique arrangement, which saw the Marella Discovery cruise ship offering voyages exclusively to passengers flying in from Europe on TUI Airways, a sister company of Marella, brought a distinctive touch to the port's cruise offerings.

Cruise Line Opts Out of Port Canaveral Florida in 2024

Boston, MA

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Boston Historic District, National Register of Historic Places.

Pueblo Revival Cottage, 1946, Boston

Cruise lines are altering some of their cruises’ courses in the Caribbean as Hurricane Beryl storms through the region.

Cruise ships change courses as Hurricane Beryl tears through the Caribbean

Choosing the right cruise ship is one of the most important steps when planning your cruise vacation. There is nothing worse than feeling disappointed on vacation, especially if you book a cruise ship that falls short of your expectations. The top considerations for choosing a cruise ship should include your...

Of the 46 cruises I've taken, here are the best five Royal Caribbean ships for adults

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Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

Can you change or upgrade a stateroom after booking your cruise?. It might feel like your stateroom choice is a significant decision, one that will set your cruise experience in stone. Whether you want to save money with an interior cabin, feel the ocean breeze in a balcony stateroom, or...

Can I change my room on Royal Caribbean?

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with more information about the law enforcement response and the area where the shooting took place. Yellowstone National Park rangers shot and killed a person early Thursday morning during an exchange of gunfire that also left a ranger injured, the park announced.

Yellowstone National Park shooting leaves one dead, ranger injured

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I went searching for the best cruise lines for adults, because we all would like some peace and quiet on vacation. From Virgin Voyages to Princess Cruises, here’s everything you need to know to book your next cruise.

The 10 Best Cruise Lines for Adults, According to a Kid-Free Cruiser

Atlanta, GA

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Before the season, Kevin Pillar expressed his dire interest to be a member of the Atlanta Braves, but the Braves just didn't have a place on the roster for him. "I would've done anything to go back there. I've never been happier playing baseball in my life. It was the most fun I ever had. The group of guys, the culture, the winning, the city, it checked all of the boxes. That option wasn't there for me, so it was time for me to move on," Pillar said.

A Braves-Angels trade to bring an old friend back where he belongs

What makes a Zodiac Sign low maintenance? Independence can make someone low maintenance. Someone who is reliable, dependable, and punctual, can make someone low maintenance. Someone who tends to want to do things on their own can be low maintenance. Low-maintenance people tend to be those people who do on their own but are not necessarily alone. They rarely need or ask for help. They are self-motivated, often energetic, and can be considered leaders is many cases. Now me, some say I am low maintenance and others say I’m high maintenance. Maybe I’m both. Let's see what zodiac signs are considered low-maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are Low Maintenance

Scituate, MA

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The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts has announced a heartwarming and adorable event that will both raise money for the local nonprofit animal shelter while also socializing a few of their tiniest furry friends. The local animal shelter explains, "We need help socializing 12 adorable kittens! Your job would be to hang out with them, play with them and pet them!"

Local Animal Shelter Announces Adorable "Play With Kittens" Event

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Tanner Callais

Looking for what is a good price on a cruise? We have you covered whether you are sailing to the Caribbean, Alaska, or the Mediterranean. When it comes to how much a cruise should cost, many people are surprised that the amount you pay can vary widely — even for largely the same trip. In other words, nailing down exactly what is a “good” price for a cruise a little more difficult than you would think at first glance. Even so, we can give you a pretty good idea.

Answered: What Is a Good Price for a Cruise? (Caribbean, Alaska, & Europe)

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Royal Caribbean announces Utopia of the Seas Godmother and everyone will be dancing

From fun filled days to an epic night out, the latest ship to join the Royal Caribbean fleet is about to set sail from Port Canaveral,...

Royal Caribbean announces Utopia of the Seas Godmother and everyone will be dancing

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