Cruiseradio News Updates

Two guests were kicked off a Royal Caribbean cruise following a physical altercation. Live streamers David Ryan and Dave Willis got into a physical fight aboard Harmony of the Seas. They were in a group of several streamers who post content to Kick and other platforms. After the fight, both… Read more »

The fourth cruise terminal has officially opened at the Port of Galveston. The occasion was marked in Texas with a ribbon-cutting and welcoming ceremony for the terminal’s first homeported ship MSC Seascape. Galveston Wharves port director and CEO Rodger Rees officiated alongside Galveston mayor and other stakeholders. “This is a… Read more »

Princess Cruises’ newest ship, Star Princess, entered service with a November 7, 2025, christening ceremony at Port Everglades. Celebrity couple Camila and Matthew McConaughey served as godparents, breaking a bottle of their Pantalones Organic Tequila against the 177,800-ton vessel’s hull. The ceremony featured a performance by nine-time Grammy winner Sheryl… Read more »

Norwegian Cruise Line has issued a notice to current and past passengers aboard Norwegian Epic after two recent guests were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease following their travels on the 4,100-passenger ship. According to a passenger email sent to the Cruise Radio tip line, the alert was sent on November 4… Read more »

Princess Cruises has appointed former Carnival Cruise Director Mike Pack to the newly created role of national training and engagement manager, overseeing trade support strategy across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. According to media reports, will develop engagement strategies, deliver training programs to travel partners, and represent the cruise line… Read more »

Good news for Norwegian Cruise Line fans who were disappointed by the line’s decision to dump its popular Free at Sea promotion. Free at Sea is back as part of what NCL calls its best sale of the year.  Free At Sea Returns for Black Friday Sure, Black Friday is… Read more »

Multiple cruise ships made humanitarian stops in Jamaica this week, delivering critical supplies to the hurricane-ravaged island even as ports remain closed to tourism following Hurricane Melissa’s devastating impact. Royal Caribbean delivers 120 pallets to Falmouth Rhapsody of the Seas arrived in Falmouth on Tuesday, November 4, delivering more than… Read more »

Carnival Horizon passengers received an unusual itinerary update this week: their scheduled visit to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, was canceled, but the ship would still make a brief stop to deliver much-needed supplies to the hurricane-ravaged island. Why Jamaica ports remain closed Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall in Jamaica on October… Read more »

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) just wrapped up its best quarter ever, bringing in a record $2.9 billion in revenue and $419 million in profit, according to an SEC filing. Caribbean Cruises Are Booming The cruise line is seeing massive demand for Caribbean sailings, particularly among families, attracting them to… Read more »

Royal Caribbean is facing a lawsuit claiming the ship crew was culpable for a woman going overboard during a Taylor Swift-themed Caribbean cruise.  The wrongful death lawsuit alleges Dulcie White was overserved alcohol even when she was clearly inebriated. She later went overboard from her stateroom balcony. The 66-year-old’s body… Read more »