A 77-year-old woman went overboard from the Holland America Line cruise ship Nieuw Statendam north of Cuba, prompting a search involving the Coast Guard and the ship's crew, with the cruise's planned stop in Key West canceled; the cruise line expressed condolences to the family.
A group of friends is planning an exclusive cruise and is unsure whether to inform a friend who tends to be negative and might feel excluded, weighing the options of honesty versus social media discovery, and considering the impact on their friendship.
A group of friends is planning an eight-day cruise, but one friend with a negative attitude is not invited to avoid bringing down the group's mood. The others are okay with additional people joining but want to keep the group small and avoid taking on a leadership role in managing the group dynamics.
A Massachusetts woman claims her Bahamas cruise on the Norwegian Breakaway was ruined by bedbug bites, which she reported to staff without response. After returning home, she confirmed the bites with a healthcare provider and took measures to treat her belongings. Norwegian Cruise Line denied her reports of illness and stated no bedbugs were found in her room. The incident has caused her emotional distress, and she is seeking psychological support.
The article provides an exclusive first look at the Disney Destiny's Verandah and Concierge Staterooms, highlighting the luxurious accommodations available on the cruise ship.
An 18-year-old passenger, Anna Kepner, died aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship, prompting an FBI investigation. Her family remembers her as a joyful, bright young woman with a promising future, and her death has deeply saddened her community and loved ones.
A New York woman fell overboard during a Taylor Swift-themed cruise after allegedly being over-served alcohol, with her family suing Royal Caribbean for negligence, claiming crew members ignored her intoxication and failed to prevent her fall, which remains unsolved as her body was not recovered.
A 60-day Australian cruise was canceled after an elderly woman, Suzanne Rees, was left behind on Lizard Island and later found dead, prompting investigations and a full refund for passengers.
An 80-year-old cruise passenger, Suzanne Rees, was accidentally left behind on Lizard Island in Australia and was found dead the next day, prompting investigations into cruise safety and passenger accountability.
An 80-year-old woman died alone on Lizard Island after her cruise ship left her behind during a hike, leading to accusations of neglect and an investigation into the circumstances of her death.
The daughter of Suzanne Rees, who died after being left on Lizard Island during a cruise, criticizes the cruise operator for a failure of care, as she was unescorted and fell ill during a hike. The Australian authorities are investigating the incident, which is considered a rare and tragic event in the cruise industry.
The cruise ship Serenade of the Seas arrived in Miami with a worsening norovirus outbreak, affecting 98 guests and crew, leading to increased sanitation efforts and potential delays for its next voyage, amid a year with multiple cruise ship norovirus outbreaks.
A cruise passenger in Puerto Rico was charged after jumping overboard from Royal Caribbean's Rhapsody of the Seas with $14,600 in cash, allegedly to avoid $16,000 in gambling debts, and was found by passersby. He was charged with failing to report large amounts of money transported from outside the U.S. and left the ship owing significant casino-related debts.
A cruise passenger, Jey Gonzalez-Diaz, jumped overboard from the Royal Caribbean's Rhapsody of the Seas in Puerto Rico after accumulating a $16,000 gambling debt, and was later found at the Puerto Rico Capitol Building. He claimed he jumped to avoid paying taxes, and faces potential legal consequences.
Two American Carnival cruise passengers drowned within three hours at the exclusive Celebration Key resort in the Bahamas, with investigations ongoing to determine the cause of death. Neither victim has been publicly identified, and both incidents occurred in separate locations at the resort, which opened less than a month ago.