Cruiseradio News Updates

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has filed a federal lawsuit against the State of Hawaii and its counties over a newly enacted “green fee” targeting cruise ships that dock in the islands.  The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii, seeks to block enforcement… Read more »

Cruise vacations at sea are increasingly common nowadays, and there’s no surprise. Cruise operators are constantly upping their game, with a frankly astonishing number of potential entertainment options for those on board. Casino gambling is becoming more and more popular nowadays, often representing one of the biggest draws for guests… Read more »

The U.S. Coast Guard helped conduct a complex double airlift of cruise ship guests off the coast of Washington State. Two Ruby Princess guests suffered separate, unrelated medical issues but were airlifted off the ship at the same time. Joint Operation to Take Two Guests Off Princess Ship The airlift… Read more »

The family of a cruise guest who died after saving a child at a Bermuda beach is suing Norwegian Cruise Line for negligence. Hyon Duk Shin, 49, a guest on the Norwegian Getaway, drowned after rescuing the child at Horseshoe Bay Beach last year. Norwegian Getaway Guest Drowned After Saving… Read more »

Guests aboard Disney Wish experienced a scare Tuesday evening when the ship’s man overboard alarm was triggered approximately an hour after departing Nassau, Bahamas. The incident, which occurred around 8 p.m. ship time on August 26, prompted immediate search and rescue efforts before being confirmed as a false alarm. According… Read more »

The Italian Coast Guard had to come to the aid of one of the largest cruise ships in the world after it lost power for several hours in the Mediterranean. The MSC World Europa, carrying around 8,500 guests and crew, lost propulsion early on Monday, as it sailed between Genoa… Read more »

A local movement opposing Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day Mexico development is gaining momentum. More than 200,000 signatures have been collected against the private destination project at Mahahual, Mexico. The project beside the Port of Mahahual is targeting completion by 2027. The opposition campaign against the development was only recently launched by divemaster… Read more »

Here’s your Cruise Radio weekly roundup for August 18–24, 2025, featuring the top cruise headlines from around the globe, from unlimited cruising passes to leadership change at Norwegian. Cruise Line Offers Unlimited Cruising With All-You-Can-Sail Pass Margaritaville at Sea has launched two Unlimited Cruise Passes, the Silver Paradise Pass (from… Read more »

A cruise ship passenger died this week after being found unresponsive in a ship pool. The 83-year-old man from Scotland was pulled out of the ship’s swimming pool during a port call in Italy. He was a guest on Marella Cruises’ Voyager. Death Occurred During Naples Port Call It happened… Read more »

Margaritaville at Sea has introduced two new unlimited cruise passes as part of its expanded Paradise Pass program, offering frequent cruisers greater flexibility and access to longer itineraries through December 2026. The new Silver Pass and Ultimate Gold Pass are available now for sailings aboard the cruise line’s two ships,… Read more »