You can receive daily cruise news updates directly to your inbox, so you don't miss a thing! Go ahead and Subscribe here. Royal Caribbean International’s Explorer of the Seas is currently involved in search operations following an alert for a passenger overboard in the early morning hours of Friday, August 9, 2024. Multiple local vessels are assisting in the search in the Adriatic Sea, east of the Croatian island of Vis.

Cruise Passenger Reported Overboard Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas

You can receive daily cruise news updates directly to your inbox, so you don't miss a thing! Go ahead and Subscribe here. Several cruise guests were reportedly injured from a lightning strike during severe weather in Philipsburg, St. Maarten on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. A total of five individuals sustained...

Cruise Guests Injured by Lighting Strike at Popular Port of Call

Demand for booking a cruise vacation is so red hot for Royal Caribbean right now that it's likely we'll continue to see an upward trend in cruise prices. While there is variability in how cruises are priced, Royal Caribbean sees a willingness on behalf of the consumer to not only book more cruises, but pay more for it. The company had to adjust its earnings forecasts because they're getting more bookings than they expected at higher prices.

Why Royal Caribbean's cruise prices will continue going up

What is it like to live on a cruise ship for 9 months straight?. Passengers on Royal Caribbean's Ultimate World Cruise have experienced 239 days of sailing on Serenade of the Seas since December 2023. The 9-month cruise around the world is set to visit 65 countries, more than 150...

15 lessons after trying Royal Caribbean's 274-night world cruise

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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

Cruises for seniors aren’t that different from cruises for younger generations. Senior cruisers want a memorable experience with cultural enrichment, sophisticated dining, a bit of low-impact adventure and bucket list destinations. Like everyone else, seniors want cruise deals, too. That may mean deals on cruises for single seniors or...

8 Best Cruises for Seniors

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A Carnival cruise ship will depart later than originally scheduled today due to Tropical Storm Debby. The cruise line is giving $25 in onboard credit to each guest to cover their lunch. Carnival Sunshine will still depart from Charleston today, but embarkation will be delayed by seven hours. This is...

Carnival Cruise Ship Sailing Delayed Cruise Today

You can receive daily cruise news updates directly to your inbox, so you don't miss a thing! Go ahead and Subscribe here. There is simply no way to make everyone happy! Of all the things cruisers could possibly disagree about, it’s somewhat surprising to see the right way to serve free ice cream become so controversial.

Ice Cream Causes Stir Among Carnival Cruise Passengers

There are more than 700 islands in the Caribbean, many of which will offer you all the sun and sand you could ever dream of for your relaxing beach vacation. For Americans looking for an easy trip that provides island views without much risk of culture shock, your best bet might be Turks and Caicos. The most popular island there is Providenciales — but is it the perfect spot for your relaxing beach trip?

This Caribbean Island Is One Of The World's Most Spectacular Beach Destinations

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One Dunkin’ Donuts location, known for its familiar aroma of coffee and donuts, found itself temporarily closed after a state inspection uncovered a few issues. Not all Dunkin’ locations are created equal. Take the one at 3745 Pleasant Hill Road in Kissimmee, for instance. This particular branch, despite its efforts to keep customers caffeinated and satisfied, has had its share of mixed reviews.

Florida's donut shop closed due serious violations after state inspection

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As someone who works on cruises, passengers should avoid spending money on these things, including individual drinks and laundry.

I've worked on cruise ships for years. Here are 6 things passengers should stop wasting money on.

Environmental activists were out in force last weekend in Brittany, France, in opposition to the growing number of cruise ship visits. The Stop Croisières BZH and Extinction Rebellion groups managed to block a cruise ship entering the port of Finistère. Protestors Stop Luxury Cruise Ship Guests from Coming...

Protesters Block Cruise Ship From Docking at Port

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One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

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Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in Northeast Florida and across much of the state as a tropical system appears almost certain to develop. The National Hurricane Center said Friday morning that a tropical wave has a 90% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression over the next seven days. Most models show it moving into the Gulf of Mexico and then coming ashore and crossing the state, possibly moving over Northeast Florida.

Tropical system is nearly certain to develop

There's nothing quite like having a balcony cabin on a cruise ship. But while that semi-private space might seem like yours to do with as you please, Carnival is making sure cruisers know it comes with limitations.

Carnival Issues Ban on Balcony Activity Popular with Another Cruise Line

Thousands of cruise ship passengers turned the charming Greek island of Santorini into standing-room-only hell Wednesday, proving once again it really is the worst way to travel. Suggested Reading. 'Twister' Remains The Greatest Car Commercial Of All Time. Santorini is probably what you imagine when you picture Greece in your...

Locals Told To Stay Home As 11,000 Cruise Ship Tourists Descend On Small Island

BI's reporter took a Mediterranean cruise and found a hidden-gem port stop in Italy: Marina di Carrara, where she toured active marble quarries.

I stopped at a Mediterranean port where few cruise ships dock. The hidden gem wowed me without the crowds.

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Zodiac signs have different priorities in life. Some prioritize relationships while others strive to grow their businesses and careers. An individual’s sign and character can influence their success in matters of the heart. Independent signs like Scorpio don’t fear being single.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Don’t Want to Be Single

After visiting 30 tropical islands, some of my favorites have been Bora Bora, St. Barts, Curaçao, Barbados, and St. Martin.

I've been to 30 tropical islands. From Bora Bora to Barbados, here are the top 5 I'd visit again.

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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St. Maarten Cruise Port: Piers, Getting Around and What’s Nearby

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St. Maarten Cruise Port: Piers, Getting Around and What’s Nearby

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