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December 19, 2024 at 3:47 PM
FBI investigates unruly passenger allegedly restrained on cruise dies
The man aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise was reportedly detained with zip ties and handcuffs by security after a struggle. Law enforcement is investigating it as a suspicious death.
December 19, 2024 at 3:47 PM
December 10, 2024 at 8:12 PM
Mexico cruise tax postponed until summer 2025
The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association has announced Mexico's new cruise passenger tax will be postponed until July 2025.
December 10, 2024 at 8:12 PM
December 3, 2024 at 3:06 PM
Virgin Voyages launches annual cruise pass, plus more Travel Tuesday deals
A new annual cruise pass from Virgin Voyages and other top cruise line deals being offered this Travel Tuesday.
December 3, 2024 at 3:06 PM
1 month ago
Hallmark announces 2025 'Christmas Cruise' from Florida to Mexico: Details
Hallmark Channel announced a Christmas Cruise on Thursday, a Chistmas-themed adventure set to sail in November 2025.
1 month ago
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Disney Treasure makes grand debut: What's new aboard the cruise ship
The Disney Treasure is the sixth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet and was christened in New York City ahead of its maiden voyage.
1 month ago
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Disney Cruise ship rescues 4 people off sinking catamaran in Bermuda
A Disney Cruise Line ship rescued four people from a sinking catamaran Sunday.
1 month ago
2 months ago
Search suspended for woman who fell overboard on Taylor Swift-themed cruise
Search efforts have been suspended for a 66-year-old woman who fell overboard on a Taylor Swift-themed cruise Tuesday night, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
2 months ago
4 months ago
Passengers on 3-year cruise speak out as ship remains stuck in harbor
The Villa Vie Odyssey is now three months past its original launch date.
4 months ago
4 months ago
3-year cruise stuck in harbor months after it was scheduled to set sail
A cruise that promised three years at sea is stuck in the harbor months after it was scheduled to set sail. ABC News' Trevor Ault reports.
4 months ago
4 months ago
What is a crew appreciation fee? Why 1 major cruise line is raising the price
Princess Cruises has various options for how to pay or adjust its Crew Appreciation fees that must be paid before disembarkment.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Disney Cruise Lines unveils Disney Destiny
The new cruise ship will sail to the Bahamas and the western Caribbean with decor inspired by Disney heroes and villains.
4 months ago
4 months ago
1st look at Disney Destiny heroes and villains-inspired cruise ship
The new Disney Destiny cruise ship will make its maiden voyage in late 2025 with decor inspired by Disney heroes and villains.
4 months ago
5 months ago
Holland America adds celestial cruises for solar eclipse, northern lights and more
A new slate of Holland America cruises to Europe will offer viewings of the northern lights, a total solar eclipse or a summer solstice above the Arctic Circle.
5 months ago
5 months ago
State of cruises and overtourism as Barcelona plans to increase visitor fees
As the mayor of Barcelona announced plans to raise the tourist tax for cruise ship passengers, industry leaders in the U.S. explain their stance.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Family speaks out after getting stranded in Alaska mid-cruise
A family that missed rejoining their cruise ship in Ketchikan, Alaska speaks out about their experience after getting stranded.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Alaska considers new limits for cruise ships to combat overtourism
Juneau, the capital city of Alaska, is working on an agreement with major cruise lines to limit the daily number of visitors starting in 2026.
5 months ago
7 months ago
Royal Caribbean launches a loyalty status match program
Royal Caribbean group announced a new loyalty status match program across Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea.
7 months ago
7 months ago
He fell ill on a cruise. Before he boarded the rescue boat, they handed him the bill
A man had three seizures near the end of a Royal Caribbean cruise. While being evacuated, he received a bill, including $2,500 in charges from the ship's medical center.
7 months ago
7 months ago
This cruise line just announced year-round discounts for teachers
Teachers eyeing a summer vacation can find discounts and onboard credits on Norwegian Cruise Line.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Cruise ship employee charged after allegedly stabbing 3 people with medical scissors
35-year-old Ntando Sogoni, from South Africa, was arrested in Juneau, Alaska on Tuesday, prosecutors said.
7 months ago
8 months ago
Deadly accident at Honolulu cruise ship terminal
A van slammed into a group of passengers, killing a 68-year old woman and injuring 5 others. Four are in serious condition.
8 months ago
9 months ago
Deadly 'incident' on cruise ship
Holland America initiates an investigation with local authorities into the deaths of two crew members aboard a cruise ship in the Bahamas.
9 months ago
10 months ago
Antarctica bound travelers demand answers after cruise ship rerouted mid-voyage
Norwegian Cruise Line passengers claim their trip was changed to "round-trip of South America" while onboard, and their itinerary altered in the middle of their voyage.
10 months ago
1 year ago
139 people get gastrointestinal illness on cruise: CDC
The Cunard Line ship departed Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Jan. 22.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Tourists swipe nearly $13,000 in sculptures from cruise ship, FBI says
The sculptures were part of Carnival's "ever-changing collection of fine art," the cruise line said.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Meet the couple who have spent over 450 days at sea so far
Australian couple Marty and Jess Ansen are spending their retirement aboard a cruise ship.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Cruise passenger reported missing after ship returns to Florida
A guest aboard a Carnival cruise ship was reported missing by family Monday morning, according to the Miami-Dade Police Department.
1 year ago
2 years ago
Man allegedly hid secret camera in bathroom of Royal Caribbean cruise ship
The DOJ unsealed charges against a man who allegedly put a camera inside a bathroom onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship and filmed 150 people, including 40 minors.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Search suspended for man overboard on cruise ship hundreds of miles away from Hawaii
The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for a cruise ship passenger from Australia who went overboard a few hundred miles off the coast of Hawaii.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Passengers on Antarctic cruise ship hit by deadly 'rogue wave' speak out
The Trusdales were passengers on the Viking Polaris cruise ship sailing toward Ushuaia, Argentina, last week.
2 years ago
2 years ago
American woman killed onboard Antarctic cruise
An investigation is underway into how an American passenger was killed when a so-called “rogue wave” hit the Viking Polaris cruise ship.
2 years ago
2 years ago
1 dead, 4 injured after 'rogue wave' strikes cruise ship
The Viking Polaris ship was sailing toward Ushuaia, Argentina, at the time.
2 years ago
2 years ago
US Coast Guard rescues man overboard
The 28-year-old was rescued from the Gulf of Mexico after treading water for almost 24 hours after he was last seen in a bar aboard the Carnival Valor.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Royal Caribbean to offer Starlink internet on all its ships
High speed internet is coming to the high seas, as Royal Caribbean announces it will implement Elon Musk’s Starlink internet on all its ships.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Princess Cruises cancels sailings due to staffing shortages
The cruise line canceled at least 11 voyages on the Diamond Princess from Sept. 1 through mid-November as it tries to “overcome our labor shortages.”
2 years ago
2 years ago
New setback for cruise industry
A major cruise line is being forced to cancel trips due to staffing shortages. ABC News’ Mona Kosar Abdi has more.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Norwegian cruise hits iceberg near Alaska, no injuries reported
The ship will return to Seattle on Thursday.
2 years ago
3 years ago
Federal judge issues warrant to seize luxury cruise ship
The Crystal Symphony, a luxury cruise ship, was scheduled to return to Florida on Saturday, but was diverted to the Bahamas after a judge granted an order to seize the vessel as part of a lawsuit.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Big cruise lines changing their on-board safety polices as delta rips across US
There are guidelines passengers booking on major cruise lines must follow even before they're allowed to board a ship.
3 years ago
4 years ago
Cruise lines race to vaccinate thousands of crew in hope for mid-July restart
Cruise lines race to vaccinate thousands of crew for mid-July restart
4 years ago
4 years ago
Royal Caribbean, Celebrity to resume North American cruises in June
The cruise lines are trying to make a comeback a year after being forced to dock their ships because of the pandemic.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises will resume in June
Ships that carry more than 250 people are still banned from U.S. waters. Both cruise lines said adult passengers and crew members will need proof of the COVID-19 vaccine and kids must test negative.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Grandfather gets probation after guilty plea in granddaughter's cruise ship death
The Indiana man who pleaded guilty to negligent homicide of his granddaughter during a cruise ship was served with probation.
4 years ago
5 years ago
Hard-hit cruise lines may not see much of stimulus bailout funds
The $2 trillion stimulus package was passed by lawmakers Friday.
5 years ago
5 years ago
Frightening moments as 2 mammoth cruise ships collide at popular vacation destination
The "Carnival Glory" is back at sea after being damaged while trying to dock on the island of Cozumel.
5 years ago
5 years ago
Carnival cruise ships collide at port
Two Carnival cruise ships collided on Friday.
5 years ago
5 years ago
Carnival cruise assessing damage to 2 ships
Carnival Cruise Line is evaluating the damage to two of its ships after a collision on Friday, officials said.
5 years ago
5 years ago
Grandfather of child who plunged from cruise ship doesn't want plea deal
The family's lawyer says the grandfather, who is charged with negligent homicide, maintains he is innocent.
5 years ago
5 years ago
Search is on for man who fell from Carnival ship
Coast Guard officials said that a 26-year-old man was reported overboard from the Carnival Dream, 47 miles southeast of Galveston, Texas, Thursday evening.
5 years ago
5 years ago
Coast Guard searching for man who went overboard from Carnival cruise ship off Texas
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching the waters off Galveston, Texas, for a passenger who went overboard from a Carnival cruise ship.
5 years ago