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Dover Marks Summer Season Launch With 4 Maiden Ship Calls

The Port of Dover's cruise season is thriving with four inaugural calls for May 2025, including from Carnival Cruise Line.

Cruise Guest Seriously Injured During Bahamas Shore Excursion

A 22-year-old named Hannah Smith fell off a ferry near Nassau and was sucked into the vessel’s propellers - severely injuring her.

Petition to Limit Cruises in Juneau, Alaska Fails

Guests hoping to visit Juneau on Alaskan cruises won't be facing altered itineraries after a cruise ship limit measure has failed to advance.

Elderly Cruisers Charged With Jewel Theft During Port Call in Sicily

An elderly couple in Messina, Sicily from the Celebrity Constellation cruise ship are charged over jewelry theft.

Cruise Guests Attempt to Illegally Import Thousands of Cigarettes

Two female passengers decided to disembark from a cruise ship with $59,920 of cigarettes, ending in them getting seized and destroyed.

Cruisers Reveal When Skipping Excursions Is a Smart Move

A first-time cruiser was seeking advice about excursions, but the feedback was so mixed that some even just recommended staying onboard.

New Tourist Tax on Cruise Guests to Mexico Drastically Slashed

The new tax on cruise guests to Mexico will now start on July 1, but for a much lower rate this year than originally planned.

Hawaii Passes First-Ever Tax on Cruise Ships

A new fee is set to come into effect in Hawaii with a prorated tax on all cruise ship guests visiting the Aloha State.

Cayman Islands Votes Against Expanding Cruise Infrastructure

Voters in the Cayman islands have rejected a proposal that would have expanded cruise ship infrastructure with two new piers.

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