Cruiseradio News Updates

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has implemented a new $10 per person fee for guests who miss specialty dining reservations without canceling or modifying them at least two hours in advance. The policy is now in effect across NCL’s fleet and applies to all specialty restaurants that require reservations, including popular… Read more »

Disney Cruise Line has announced a nearly three-month delay for its newest vessel, Disney Adventure, postponing the ship’s maiden voyage from December 15, 2025, to March 10, 2026. The company attributed the change to “unexpected delays in the shipbuilding process,” citing a need to uphold the brand’s high standards as… Read more »

A woman in Pennsylvania is facing criminal charges after allegedly using more than $37,000 raised through a GoFundMe campaign for personal expenses, including a cruise. According to police in Westmoreland County, Vanessa Lewis started the fundraiser to help her cousin, who was unable to care for himself following a serious… Read more »

There’s something magical about setting sail on the open sea. Cruises offer the perfect mix of adventure, luxury, and relaxation, all while transporting you to exciting destinations. Whether you’re a first-time cruiser or someone who hasn’t set foot on a ship in years, planning the perfect cruise takes some insider… Read more »

A Royal Caribbean cruise ship guest is facing federal charges after he jumped overboard to apparently avoid paying a large casino debt. The criminal complaint alleges Jey Gonzalez-Diaz had jumped off Royal Caribbean ship Rhapsody of the Seas while it was disembarking ship guests in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Guest… Read more »

Cruise ships are continuing to break rules on waste water discharges, and have been getting very little pushback from federal authorities. The Juneau based Southeast Alaska Conservation Council released data relating to the 2023 and 2024 season, showing hundreds of violations. It found 17 ships had more than 700 violation… Read more »

Carnival Cruise Line has opened bookings for a series of new 2027 cruises aboard Carnival Firenze, including three extended South America voyages and a range of Caribbean itineraries. The new deployments come as the “Fun Italian Style” ship transitions from its West Coast base in Long Beach, California, to a… Read more »

Royal Caribbean has further extended cancelations to private destination Labadee in Haiti. The cruise line had already suspended ship visits until November, but has now extended this for another six months. Calls To Labadee Suspended For Another Six Months The cruise line has emailed booked guests and travel agents that… Read more »

A woman has died after a car accident in Ketchikan, Alaska. The 57-year-old woman from Auburn, Indiana was struck by the vehicle as it left a downtown parking lot. Vehicle Plunges into Creek Local media quoted city officials saying she was a cruise ship passenger. Five ships visited the port… Read more »

Two workers were arrested aboard Disney Adventure this week after German federal police boarded the vessel during a refueling stop. The arrests occurred on September 3, 2025, just two days after the ship left the Meyer Werft shipyard to begin its sea trials. According to authorities, the ship had docked… Read more »