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

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!'

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You can receive daily cruise news updates directly to your inbox, so you don't miss a thing! Go ahead and Subscribe here. Guests setting sail aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Mariner of the Seas have received a further update about their delayed sailing. The new notification confirms that the ship will be missing a port of call on the 5-night cruise, but also details compensation being offered for the inconvenience.

Port Cancelled for Delayed Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas

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The cruise line has been making strides and it has one big advantage over Royal Caribbean and Celebrity.

Why I sometimes pick MSC over Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises

When a friend invited me to join her on a Royal Caribbean 9-month cruise, I jumped at the opportunity. The ship was set to sail to over 60 countries across seven continents in 274 nights—about nine months. As soon as the ship set sail in December 2023, it gained notoriety on social media platforms. Guests began documenting their experiences, with more than 70 million posts about the cruise shared on TikTok. I knew I couldn’t pass up the offer to experience it firsthand.

I Spent 2 Weeks On a Royal Caribbean 9-Month Cruise. Here’s What Happened

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NewSantaAna

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

CNBC's Eamon Javers joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the latest developments in the upcoming election cycle.

Donald Trump officially becomes the 2024 Republican nominee for president

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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

Chicago, IL

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?

Seattle, WA

Seattle’s Alaska cruise business has climbed steadily since its first homeport ship arrived in 2000, serving 900,000 passengers in 291 sailings last year. But despite striking financial success, Seattle’s relationship with the industry has been showing signs of strain, as environmental critics assailed the big ships for polluting the Salish Sea, accelerating global warming and mistreating its workers.

Seattle’s Booming Cruise Ship Business

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Worker shortages have eased a bit, but companies still look closely at quality of life when choosing a location that will attract skilled employees. CNBC’s annual ranking of state business climates considers quality of life among ten categories of competitiveness. Quality of Life metrics include Crime, Child Care, Health...

These are America's 10 worst states for quality of life in 2024

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Bed bugs aren't supposed to be part of the all-inclusive package on a cruise vacation. A woman is alleging an unsettling experience aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, claiming she and her family were subjected to a bed bug infestation.

"I Paid $2K for a Bed Bug Cruise": Passenger Shares Royal Caribbean Story & Letter from Cruise Line

Shares of Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Norwegian fell Monday as Hurricane Beryl forces cruises to reroute. Hurricane Beryl, a Category 4 storm, is the strongest-ever Atlantic hurricane in the month of June. Royal Caribbean's chief meteorologist warned of a dangerous hurricane season in a post on social media platform X.

Hurricane Beryl Hits Cruise Stocks

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Former President Donald Trump was rushed off stage by the Secret Service at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday after shots were fired. Trump could be seen on video contracting his body to the right, clutching his ear and dropping to the ground. What appeared to be blood could be seen on the former president's right ear.

Trump injured after shots fired at rally; one attendee killed, shooter also dead

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With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for president in the 2024 election, survived the attempted assassination when, initial reports said, a bullet grazed his ear . But one rally attendee was killed , more spectators were injured and the suspected gunman is also dead. The Conversation’s politics editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with University of Massachusetts, Lowell, scholar Arie Perliger after the event. Perliger offered insight from his study of political violence and assassinations. Given the stark political polarization in the U.S., Perliger said, “it’s not a surprise that eventually people engage in violence.”

‘One Inch from a Potential Civil War’? Trump Shooting a Close Call for American Democracy

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Emily Standley Allard

Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

Video shows the body of the alleged shooter on a building roof overlooking President Trump's Pennsylvania rally.

Video: Body of alleged shooter in Pres. Trump's assassination attempt found on roof

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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

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Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

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 will all of their cruise ships homeport next year?. Here is where all 29 Royal Caribbean cruise ships will sail to and from...

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

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Consumer remains extremely resilient and is 'thirsting' for experiences, says Royal Caribbean CEO

Jason Liberty, Royal Caribbean Cruises president and CEO, joins...

Consumer remains extremely resilient and is 'thirsting' for experiences, says Royal Caribbean CEO

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