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Brazilian City Receives Two Unexpected Cruise Ships in Two Days

The small port of Ihlabela in Brazil got visits from two larger ships in two days with diversions due to weather.

How a Forgotten Gun Landed a Cruise Grandma in Nassau’s Notorious Prison

A 69-year-old grandmother was arrested in Nassau, Bahamas, for cruising with a gun that she had forgotten was in her purse.

PortMiami Sees Most Cruise Passengers Ever in a Single Day

PortMiami welcomed more than 75,000 guests on November 30 even with the largest homeported ships absent on that day.

Cruise Ship Held Up in Southampton After Overboard Banana Containers

P&O Cruises’ Iona was delayed in Southampton after 16 banana containers went overboard near the Isle of Wight, disrupting its 14-night voyage departure.

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.

Port Canaveral Tops 8.6M Cruise Passengers, Overtakes Miami as World’s Busiest

Port Canaveral surpasses PortMiami as the world’s busiest cruise port in 2025, welcoming 8.6M passengers and investing $912M in growth.

New Traffic Alert as Texas Port Enters Busy Holiday Season

Port of Galveston issues holiday traffic alert: roadwork impacts cruise terminals Dec 5–25, 2025. Key entry, exit, and parking details for Carnival, Disney & Princess guests.

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