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Carnival Told a Couple They Needed a ‘Guardian.’ Here’s the Catch
A couple booked Carnival, then were told they need a 25+ “guardian.” We unpack the under‑21 rule on U.S. cruises and how to avoid costly surprises.
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Royal Caribbean Hikes Profit Outlook—What the Market Is Missing
Royal Caribbean raised profit guidance on July 29 amid record bookings and premium demand. Here’s what drives it, the risks, and what it means for cruisers.
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Disney’s New ‘Destiny’ Sails Nov 2025—The Surprises Hiding Onboard
Disney Destiny launches November 20, 2025 from Fort Lauderdale. Marvel-forward theming, Bahamas/Western Caribbean routes—what to expect and how to book.
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Mexico’s Tall Ship Sails Home—What the Brooklyn Bridge Hit Exposed
Mexico’s tall ship Cuauhtémoc left NYC after repairs from a deadly May bridge strike. Probes continue. Here’s what it means for ship safety and ports.
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CLIA’s 2025 Cruise Outlook Is Booming—Here’s What to Watch
CLIA projects 37.7M ocean cruisers and $168B+ impact in 2025. What’s driving demand, what could slow it, and how ports and lines are adapting.
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Inside ICS 2025: Madrid’s cruise summit bets on tech—and luxury
ICS 2025 lands in Madrid Nov 18–19 with tech, cybersecurity, and luxury in focus. Here’s what it signals for cruise strategy, spend, and 2026 priorities.
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Inside October’s Cruise Drydocks—and Why Your Itinerary May Shift
Disney Fantasy and MSC Lirica are in October drydock. See dates, yards, and how post-refit returns could tweak your itinerary—and your booking strategy.
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U.S. Port Fees Target Chinese-Built Ships—The Cruise Catch Ahead
U.S. port fees on Chinese-linked ships start Oct. 14, 2025. Here’s how the rule could touch cruise prices and itineraries—and what to watch next.
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P&O Axes Two October 2025 Iona Cruises—Dry Dock Delay Bites
P&O scrapped two Iona sailings in Oct 2025 after a dry-dock delay. Cruise Hive says refunds and onboard credit are offered. What it means for travelers.
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Royal Caribbean’s $1.5B Bond at 5.375%—What It Really Signals
Royal Caribbean priced $1.5B in 2036 notes at 5.375% to fund Celebrity Xcel and more. What the bond signals about demand, risk, and the cruise cycle.
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Royal Caribbean extends Labadee pause to Oct. 31, 2025—now what?
Royal Caribbean extended its Labadee pause through Oct. 31, 2025. See what changes for booked guests, why it’s happening, and how itineraries may shift.
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Royal Caribbean Flips East-to-West Itineraries as Storms Loom
Royal Caribbean is rerouting late-September Eastern Caribbean cruises west to avoid a storm near the Bahamas. What changes, refunds, and tips to know.
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Carnival Just Raised Its Profit Target—But Fuel Could Spoil the Party
Carnival raised its 2025 profit forecast on robust demand and pricing, Reuters reports. Fuel and dry‑dock costs loom—here’s what it means for cruisers.
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MSC Seascape’s Galveston Debut: The Food Play to Watch
MSC Seascape launches from Galveston on November 9, 2025 with Texas-and-Gulf menu twists. What to expect, why it matters, and how to book smart.
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Carnival Venezia Skips Bermuda for Canada—Here’s Why It Matters
Carnival Venezia skipped Bermuda for Canada due to rough seas. Here’s what changed, what guests can expect, and why fall reroutes are common.
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Norwegian Axes 55+ Cruises for 2026–27—the Redeployment Play You Missed
Norwegian cut 55+ cruises for 2026–27 across Gem, Dawn, Joy, and Getaway. Here’s why it happened, what it signals, and what to do if you’re affected.
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Cruise Lines Just Ordered 185,000 Berths—Here’s the Catch
About 70 new cruise ships will add 185,000 berths over 10 years, per CIN. Big bet on scale and fuels—but yard slots and costs are the swing factors.
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Royal Caribbean Ship Rescues Dozen on Raft—What We Learned
Royal Caribbean’s Enchantment of the Seas rescued a dozen people from a failing raft. What happened, why ships must stop, and what it means for passengers.
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Inside the Serenade Norovirus Outbreak—and What 3.9% Really Means
Norovirus sickened 71 guests and 1 crew on Serenade of the Seas. CDC confirms. Here’s why the 3.9% figure matters—and what cruisers should do next.
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Royal Caribbean’s San Juan Ship Swap Could Shrink 2026 Options
Royal Caribbean will swap smaller ships into San Juan for winter 2026–27 and move Radiance/Brilliance to Florida. Here’s what it means for your cruise.
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