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Can people who are technically under age drink alcohol on a Carnival Cruise Line ship if their parent or guardian signs a waiver? That’s the question the company’s Brand Ambassador, John Heald, was asked by a cruiser planning to set sail with two young women under the age of 20.… Read more »

For the second time, a travel agent from Minnesota has left groups of cruise passengers in highly inconvenient situations. One group found themselves in Costa Rica with no place to stay, while another was informed that their cruise bookings had been suddenly canceled. Travel agent Monica Faulkner had been paid… Read more »

The recent update from Royal Caribbean International has brought a sigh of relief to many. Just hours after indicating an upcoming notification, the cruise line confirmed that the Radiance of the Seas will depart as scheduled on May 3, 2024. This decision comes after the previous cruise was cancelled over… Read more »

The government has delivered some positive news for travelers on fly-cruise vacations. The Department of Transportation issued rules on customer compensation for disrupted airline passengers. It requires airlines to automatically give prompt cash refunds for canceled and significantly delayed flights. Cash Refunds for Three-Hour Delays The DOT rule gives more… Read more »

In this episode of Cruise Radio, Doug Parker and Richard Sims discuss the latest cruise news, including a fatal shuttle bus accident and missing persons. They also talk about passenger behavior affecting cruise staff and new dining options on Norwegian Cruise Line ships. A guest recounts his positive experience on… Read more »

A cruise ship passenger was detained in Turks and Caicos and now faces a possible 12-year prison sentence. Tyler Scott Wenrich, 31, of Richmond, Virginia, was arrested by the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force after bullets were found in his bag. The ammunition was discovered at a security… Read more »

A Royal Caribbean Alaska cruise was cancelled after guests boarded due to severe technical delays, leaving passengers until Sunday to vacate the ship and find their way home. Passengers aboard the Radiance of the Seas were previously notified that their departure from Vancouver, British Columbia would be delayed by two… Read more »

When Princess Cruises asked Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham if she might be interested in serving as the godmother to their new ship, she didn’t hesitate for a second. As it turns out, her family has a long and storied history when it comes to the sea.  “I don’t think… Read more »

Savvy travelers know they must make alternate arrangements to avoid expensive roaming charges with their cell phone provider. Unfortunately, a Florida resident learned this lesson the hard way Upon arriving from Switzerland, he was shocked to learn that he owed his cell phone provider over $143,000.  During his visit to… Read more »

Carnival Firenze’s long-awaited christening took place on April 24 at its home port in Long Beach, California. Godfather Jonathan Bennett joined the Italian-themed festivities. The evening’s celebrations included blessings from Catholic priest Father Charbel Grbavac, a rendition of Nessun Dorma by Carnival Cruise Line’s Playlist Productions, and a performance by… Read more »