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Cruise ship crews drill regularly to be ready for any problems that take place while at sea or in port.

Royal Caribbean shares the biggest danger for cruise ships

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

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Port Canaveral, FL

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, the world’s newest cruise ship, arrived in Florida for the first time this morning as the vessel prepares for its debut next week. Utopia of the Seas is Royal Caribbean’s sixth Oasis class ship, the class that ushered in the era of mega cruise ships more than 15 years ago. It’s currently the second largest cruise ship in the world at just under 227,000 gross tons.

World’s Newest Cruise Ship Arrives in Florida Before Its Debut Next Week

Blanco, TX

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Butler, PA

New York Post

The gunman suspected in the attempted assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump Saturday was shot and killed by Secret Service, sources told The Post.

The shooter, identified only as a white male, was in an elevated sniper position located hundreds of yards away from Trump’s podium in Butler, Pa. as he spoke to a campaign crowd, sources said.













Rifle used in Trump assassination attempt belonged to shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks’ father: report



Bullets rang out in the middle of his remarks, Trump putting his hand to his right ear before being tackled to the ground by Secret Service agents.

Seconds later, Trump rose...

Gunman behind attempted assassination on Trump had head blown off by Secret Service, sources say; rally-goer killed

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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

The US Sun

A ONE-year-old girl with a fast swelling head passed away just days after doctors discovered a foetus that was once her twin sister growing in her skull. The toddler was admitted to hospital due to her growing skull and inability to sit up or stand. She also had delays in motor skills and speech development, […]

Toddler dies days after doctors discover her ‘twin sister’s foetus’ growing in her SKULL

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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

A surprising amount of cruise ship passengers bring banned items to their cruise, only to have it confiscated. Similar to how there are certain items you cannot bring on an airplane, cruise ships prohibit a list of items for security and safety reasons. The list of prohibited items is posted...

Stop bringing these 4 banned things on your Royal Caribbean cruise ship

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Cruise ships that sail out of the United States are periodically inspected by the CDC. This ensures cruise passengers are safe and can avoid common illnesses. These surprise inspections can happen twice a year and involve reviews of the ship's kitchen, water systems, hygiene protocols, and many other aspects of the vessel.

8 Cruise Ships That Received Perfect 100 Health Scores with CDC in 2024

The cruise line shared what could be taken as either wise advice or a bit of a warning.

Royal Caribbean shares key advice for all cruisers

You have to give credit where credit is due, and Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas is worthy of every accolade attributed to it so far. Icon of the Seas is the world's biggest cruise ship, but size alone doesn't make it necessarily the best. It's the assortment of features, tweaks, and enhancements that really make the new ship stand out from every other Royal Caribbean ship in the fleet.

Icon of the Seas is Royal Caribbean's best cruise ship ever, and it's not even close

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The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Cruise Report

With unparalleled facilities and industry-first features, the cutting-edge Utopia of the Seas redefines the weekend getaway experience from Florida and ushers in a new era of cruise travel.

Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas Sets Sail as the First Mega Cruise Ship Built for Short Cruises

Princess Cruises set a new GUINESS WORLD RECORDS Title this week then they held the world’s largest pizza party on their cruise ships. During the record breaking pizza party, Princess Cruises served more than 60,000 slices of pizza across their fleet. The pizza party was a celebration of the cruise line’s new partnership with pizza guru Chef Tony Gemignani.

Cruise Line Sets World Record for Largest Pizza Party

Eating all the delicious food is one of my favorite parts of cruising, and I was excited to get on Independence of the Seas to try it all out. Independence of the Seas has a variety of quick casual and specialty restaurants onboard for guests to enjoy. While there aren't as many options as the larger Oasis and Icon Class ships, I thought this Freedom Class ship offered a solid selection.

Everything I ate on Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas: Food review and pictures

Big cruise companies focus on sailing with the masses to the Caribbean. However, this newcomer likes to go upriver with an affluent few. IPO stocks are volatile and unproven, which is why it may be best to wait. This is a company that may be unfamiliar to many investors, but...

Surprise: The Best Cruise Stock in the First Half of 2024 Wasn't Royal Caribbean, Carnival, or Norwegian

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Where Every Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Will Sail To/From in 2025

Royal Caribbean is the world’s largest cruise line and they are just days away from the debut of their newest ship, Utopia of the Seas. Where...

Where Every Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Will Sail To/From in 2025

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