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Passengers and Crew Become Sick Aboard Carnival-Owned World Cruise

A norovirus outbreak with 101 cases so far has been reported onboard AIDAdiva during the ship's 133-night world cruise.

Florida’s Port Everglades Smashes Its Cruise Passenger Record

Port Everglades reported a 16 percent cruise-passenger jump in 2025, setting a new annual high and topping 4.7 million.

French Senate Greenlights Cruise Passenger Tax, Industry Braces for Fallout

The French Senate has approved a hefty cruise ship passenger tax that is meant to protect against pollution and enhance coastlines.

St. Maarten Issues Order to Protect Cruisers From Harassment

A new public-order in Philipsburg, St. Maarten will penalize vendors who harass cruise guests or offer services without proper permits.

Carnival Changing Water Sizes, But Not Prices – Or Are They?

There is plenty of confusion with bottled water sizes and prices on Carnival ships - are supplies being changed and prices raised?

Carnival’s Celebration Key Marks First Christmas Season with Festive Touches

Carnival’s Celebration Key debuts its first holiday season with festive décor, Santa visits, sand sculptures, and Christmas fun on Grand Bahama Island.

Massive Dragon Revealed as MSC World Asia Is Just One Year Away

MSC World Asia marks its one‑year countdown with a massive dragon sculpture, record‑breaking slide, and Asian‑inspired design highlights.

Carnival Cruise Line Makes Pajama Exception for Christmas Brunch

Carnival Cruise Line will permit guests to hear holiday pajamas to Christmas morning brunch, but they still need to be family-friendly.

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