The Year Cruises Went Off the Rails: 10 Stories That Shocked Us

From fights to lost luggage to roaming fees to more fights, do you remember these crazy cruise stories from 2025?

Carnival Guest Claims Missing Treat Ruins the New Year

One Carnival guest hoped to share some New Year's cheer with homemade treats but is upset their cookies were confiscated.

Cruisers Pick Legend of the Seas as 2026’s Most Anticipated New Ship

The 2025 Cruise Hive Awards name Legend of the Seas the Most Anticipated Cruise Ship of 2026, continuing Royal Caribbean’s dominance.

Norwegian Breakaway Makes New Year’s Day Itinerary Change

Norwegian Breakaway has adjusted the timing of its visit to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, due to strong currents in its path.

Over 100 People Got Sick on a Celebrity Cruise, the Cause Is Still a Mystery

A Christmas cruise aboard Celebrity Eclipse was less than merry with an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness reported.

Quintana Roo’s Cruise Boom Breaks Records — But What’s Fueling It?

More than 7.4 million cruise passengers and nearly 1,900 ships arrived in 2025 across Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico.

Sudden Passenger Evacuation on Costa Diadema Leads to Rare Mid-Route Diversion

Costa Diadema diverted to evacuate a guest who may have meningitis, but are others onboard at risk of contagion as well?

Royal Caribbean Usurps Carnival as the Best Overall Cruise Line of 2025

Royal Caribbean has been named the Best Overall Cruise Line, becoming the first brand to ever unseat Carnival as the winner of this title.

Why This Expedition Ship Still Can’t Be Freed Days After Running Aground

Coral Adventurer remains grounded on a reef in Papua New Guinea but guests are being flown back to Cairns instead.

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