Norovirus and other gastrointestinal bugs have plagued the cruise industry for several months, and the latest outbreak is impacting a Costa Cruises’ ship in Europe. The 3,780-guest Costa Favolosa underwent a massive deep cleaning during her scheduled port call at Edinburgh (Newhaven), Scotland, on May 18, 2025, following a letter to guests from the ship’s
A simple miscommunication resulted in a couple being charged $800 for a shore excursion they never even participated in. In January of 2025, a cruise guest, named Gabriele, and their partner embarked on a Holland America Line sailing to Baja California (Mexico). As part of their voyage, they hoped to partake in a popular whale
Toilets may not be a completely polite issue for common discussion, but they’re becoming more and more of a top topic for Carnival cruisers. Despite the cruise line’s recent admonition against flushing wet wipes, some travelers continue to believe Carnival is being deliberately deceptive about why these items aren’t actually flushable. One disgruntled guest, convinced
It’s never pleasant to hear of the rare instances when a guest or crew member passes away at sea, but the news just feels so much worse when the deceased is a young child. But unfortunately, this tragedy unfolded onboard Costa Cruises’ Costa Toscana, when a two-year-old boy tragically passed away during a 7-night Western
The all-you-can-eat buffet is a staple venue aboard many large cruise ships, but do the dishes match up with guests’ appetites and serving preferences? Some guests might prefer a one-and-done trip with a larger plate, while others are more inclined to nibble and might return to the serving lines several times to sample different treats.
With the summer cruising season beginning soon, Carnival Cruise Line is expecting its busiest season to date. During this time, its ships will make 1,200 stops at 100 destinations. The cruise line is gearing up for the busy season with impressive stats and, of course, the much-anticipated opening of its new private destination, Celebration Key.
Royal Caribbean’s next mega ship has officially hit the water for testing. Star of the Seas, the second vessel in the cruise line’s new Icon Class, began sea trials this week after departing the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland on May 19, 2025. The trials mark one of the final milestones before the ship’s debut
Just last month, MSC Cruises was delighting guests and the cruise industry with the big debut of MSC World America in Miami, Florida Yet, the cruise line held onto a little secret, so as not to distract from the hoopla of bringing its biggest ship – 216,638 gross tons – to the world’s busiest port. But today, May
Passengers sailing on Princess Cruises’ Diamond Princess heard a distressing call in the wee hours of the night, May 19, 2025. A medical emergency call rang through the ship’s loudspeaker at 2:30 a.m. local time, according to one passenger aboard. It turns out the emergency was for one of Princess Cruises’ own: Captain Michele Bartolomei. The esteemed
The saga continues! After making waves for attempting to climb a Carnival cruise ship in Sydney, Australia, we now have some idea of the fate that awaits the alleged perpetrator. The suspect, who has earned the nickname of “Spider-Man” on social media, was captured on video climbing the mooring lines of Carnival Adventure at the
Disney Wish passengers who set sail to the Bahamas on May 16, 2025, were warned to expect delays at embarkation at Port Canaveral ahead of their weekend getaway. Guests received a warning that the cruise line was still dealing with a technical issue with its Online Check-in that caused severe delays just days before in both Fort Lauderdale and Port
There are many exciting landmarks that tourists can expect to see when cruising out of Sydney, Australia – such as the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. A man climbing a cruise ship, however, is an unusual sight. But on May 17, 2025, onlookers were surprised to see an unidentified man climbing the mooring ropes of the
