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Coast Guard Makes Urgent Same-Day Rescues From Two Carnival Ships

Coast Guard crews airlift two men from Carnival Jubilee and Carnival Valor on the same day, with dramatic daytime and nighttime rescue videos released.

Tragic Passenger Death on Royal Caribbean Cruise Prompts Investigation

Anthem of the Seas has suffered both a passenger death and a weather-related itinerary change during its current cruise to New Zealand.

More Cruises Cancelled as Ships Remain Stranded at Persian Gulf Ports

Cruise lines TUI and Celestyal cancel more sailings as ships remain stranded in Persian Gulf ports, unable to transit the Strait of Hormuz amid regional conflict.

Family Renews Call for Amy Alert as Amy Lynn Bradley Reaches 28 Years Missing

As Amy Lynn Bradley reaches 28 years missing, her family is urging cruise lines to adopt an “Amy Alert” system to improve searches when guests disappear.

What Happens When Someone Goes Overboard on a Cruise Ship?

Find out exactly what happens when a man overboard emergency occurs on a cruise — from the Code Oscar alarm and search procedure to survival rates.

Carnival Makes a Big Change to Alaska Cruises After Tracy Arm Becomes Too Risky

Carnival’s three ships will no longer cruise through Tracy Arm during the 2026 Alaska season due to unsafe conditions in the fjord.

Is the Carnival Triumph Still in Service? Where the “Poop Cruise” Ship Is Now

Wondering if Carnival Triumph is still sailing? Discover what happened after the 2013 “poop cruise” and how the ship returned as Carnival Sunrise.

Royal Caribbean Overboard Alert Turns Out to Be Teen Prank

A dramatic overboard alert on Oasis of the Seas sparked a full search effort until it was revealed to be a teen prank, leaving passengers demanding consequences.

Carnival Jubilee Diverts for Evacuation, No Delay Confirmed

A successful medical evacuation was carried out from Carnival Jubilee and the ship will still return to Galveston on time.

Norwegian Cruise Line Faces Lawsuit After ATV Flips During Shore Excursion

A former NCL guest is suing the cruise line for negligence after she was seriously injured in a shore excursion in Roatan, Honduras.

Florida Police Sergeant Drowns at Grand Turk During Cruise Visit

A cruise guest drowned while snorkeling at Grand Turk on Monday, March 9, 2026 and has been identified as a Wildwood police sergeant.

Coast Guard Carries Out Urgent Airlift of British Passenger From Star of the Seas

The US Coast Guard rescued a 64-year-old British guest from Star of the Seas when a medical emergency arose at sea.