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PortMiami’s 2025–26 Bet: 10 New Ships Are Coming—5 Are Brand-New
PortMiami will add 10 ships in 2025–26, including five newbuilds. What to expect on prices, itineraries, shore power, and peak-day congestion.
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Inside Royal Caribbean’s ‘WOW’ Playbook—and the Risk Hiding Below
Richard Fain’s new book reveals Royal Caribbean’s ‘WOW’ strategy. We break down the megaship bet, island flywheel, and risks as growth accelerates.
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Police: Photo-Op Led to Disney Dream Fall—Why Charges Were Dropped
Police say a photo on an open porthole preceded a Disney Dream fall on June 29, 2025. Dad jumped in; crew rescued both. Prosecutors later dropped it.
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AIDA’s 2027–28 Winter Map: 300+ Cruises, AIDAprima’s First Caribbean
AIDA opens 2027–28 winter bookings: 300+ cruises, AIDAprima’s first Caribbean, plus 48-day South America and 21-day Azores/Morocco voyages.
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Celebrity Just Dropped Labadee—What It Signals for 2026 Cruises
Celebrity pulled Labadee from Celebrity Apex’s winter 2025–26 itineraries, citing Haiti’s Level 4 advisory. What it means for guests and what’s next.
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CDC Logs Norovirus on Serenade of the Seas—What Cruisers Should Know
CDC logged a norovirus outbreak on Serenade of the Seas. See the numbers, what the response means, and practical tips to reduce your risk onboard.
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Ship Ablaze in Gulf of Aden: What It Means for Red Sea Cruises
A tanker was hit and ablaze off Yemen on Oct. 18, 2025. Here’s what the Gulf of Aden strike could mean for Suez transits and Red Sea cruises.
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PortMiami’s Fuel Squeeze Could Send Cruise Giants Shopping Elsewhere
A bunker depot sale near PortMiami puts cruise refueling at risk. Miami must fast-track a fuel fix or risk costlier ops and quiet homeport shifts.
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The Media Server Bet Behind Carnival’s Next-Gen Ship Shows
Carnival is adopting PIXERA media servers fleetwide. AVNetwork reports four ships live, powering LED-heavy, tracked shows in theaters and lounges.
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70 New Cruise Ships Are Coming—What That Means for Fares
About 70 new cruise ships will add ~185,000 berths over the next decade. What that means for fares, ports, and greener ship designs.
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Galveston’s $8M cruise bridges arrive—the quiet bet behind Terminal 16
Two $8M Spanish-built bridges arrive in Galveston, completing Terminal 16 ahead of a Nov 2025 launch with MSC and Norwegian. Here’s why it matters.
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Carnival’s Surprise Return to Acapulco Hints at a Bigger 2027 Play
Carnival Legend’s surprise Acapulco call hints at a 2027 return. Here’s why the port is back on Carnival’s map—and what cruisers should expect.
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Storms Sent a Bermuda Cruise to Canada—The Real Takeaway for Fall
Storms sent a Bermuda cruise to Canada. Here’s why Royal Caribbean pivoted, what it means for fall sailings, and how to plan around weather reroutes.
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Carnival Sunshine Will Sail Monday—but the Fine Print Matters
Carnival Sunshine will sail Monday from Norfolk after a weather delay. Guests get a 1‑day pro‑rated refund, package credits, and $100 per stateroom.
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Carnival Will Chase the 2027 Eclipse at Sea—Here’s the Catch
Carnival Miracle will chase the August 2, 2027 eclipse at sea from a 14-day Europe cruise. It’s a hot ticket—but totality isn’t guaranteed.
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Inside the CDC’s Cruise Outbreak Log—and What It Means for 2025
The CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program tracks cruise GI outbreaks. Learn what triggers postings, how ships respond, and how travelers can cut their risk.
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Insignia’s grim rescue off the Canaries—and what it signals
Insignia rescued 68 migrants off the Canaries and found 5 bodies. What it reveals about cruise ships’ SAR duty, risks, delays, and what travelers can expect.
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Puerto Vallarta’s ‘Pirate’ Galleon Sank—What Failed, What’s Next
Puerto Vallarta’s Marigalante sank after a bilge-pump failure. No injuries. What happened, the operator’s plan, and what travelers should expect next.
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Royal Caribbean Sets Oct. 28 Earnings Call—What to Watch Now
Royal Caribbean sets its Q3 2025 earnings call for Oct. 28. What to watch: pricing, occupancy, onboard spend, fuel costs, and the Icon-class effect.
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Typhoon Halong Shut Tokyo’s Port—Here’s How Royal Saved the Cruise
Typhoon Halong closed Tokyo’s port, delaying Ovation of the Seas by two days. Royal cut ports, shortened the next cruise, and offered refunds and support.
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