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news.sky.compolitics8 days ago
Hairstylist on Virgin Voyages Ship Charged With Abusive Sexual Contact
Pranit Pawar, a 26-year-old hairstylist on the Virgin Voyages ship Brilliant Lady, faces two federal counts of abusive sexual contact. The charges stem from alleged incidents on June 26 during an Alaskan cruise. He was arrested by the FBI when the ship returned to Seattle.
nypost.comworld11 days ago
Turkey Denies Port Access to Scarlet Lady Cruise at Kuşadası and Istanbul
Turkish authorities canceled scheduled stops for the Virgin Voyages ship on an Atlantis Events itinerary. The vessel will instead visit Cairo and Crete after the change was communicated to passengers on Thursday.
news.google.compolitics13 days ago
Turkish authorities cancel cruise ship port calls over passenger group
Turkish officials blocked a cruise ship from docking at two ports, citing moral standards and family values. The vessel was scheduled to carry more than 1,000 American passengers on a Mediterranean itinerary.
citizen.co.zaworld19 days ago
Cruise Ship Arrives in Alaska With Dead Whale on Bow
A Royal Caribbean vessel docked in Seward on June 19 carrying a 61-foot fin whale across its bow. Federal officials opened an investigation into the likely vessel strike. Scientists confirmed blunt-force trauma and that the whale was pregnant.
The Independentworld21 days ago
AmaWaterways unveils design for 196-guest river cruise ship AmaRudi
The company released renderings for its second large river vessel. AmaRudi will sail the Danube starting in spring 2027.
nypost.comworld28 days ago
Judge Revokes Bail for Teen Accused of Killing Stepsister After Shared-Room Cruise Death
A federal magistrate ordered Timothy Hudson held without release after finding the evidence showed danger no monitor could contain. The ruling came days after what would have been Anna Kepner’s 19th birthday.
nypost.comworld34 days ago
Disney Cruise Line restricts cabin door decorations to doors only
The cruise line updated its policy after some passengers said elaborate displays extended into hallways and created obstacles. Decorations remain allowed on doors but are now banned from corridor walls and ceilings.
lifehacker.comtechnology44 days ago
Carnival Corporation Discloses April Data Breach Affecting 5.99 Million Customers, Offers Two-Year Credit Monitoring
Carnival Corporation disclosed a data breach that occurred in April and affected 5,995,277 individuals. The company is providing two years of free credit monitoring through TransUnion and began notifying customers on May 27.
onemileatatime.comfinance45 days ago
Ritz-Carlton Yacht lenders ease payment terms after $275 million owner injection
Owners of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection provided $275 million in new capital. In exchange, creditors agreed to delay scheduled payments and relax existing covenants on the luxury cruise line's debt.
winnipegfreepress.comworld47 days ago
Court Allows 16-Year-Old Charged in Cruise Ship Death to Remain Free
A Florida judge ruled that Timothy Hudson, 16, charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister Anna Kepner on a Carnival Cruise Ship last year, can stay with his family pending further proceedings. The decision follows his arrest and formal charges.
indiatoday.intoday.inworld49 days ago
Hantavirus Cases Linked to Cruise Ship Rise to 13
The World Health Organization reported a new confirmed case among quarantined passengers, bringing the total to 13. Three deaths have occurred, with no additional fatalities recorded since May 2.
New York Postworld53 days ago
Norwegian Cruise Line Enforces Chair Reservation Policy on Escape
Crew members on the Norwegian Escape began marking unoccupied deck chairs with stickers around 10 a.m. and removed items left unattended for more than one hour. Passengers posted reactions on social media platforms including Facebook, Reddit, and Instagram.
nypost.comworld54 days ago
Carnival Cruise Line Cancels Bookings After Website Glitch Shows Low Fares
Carnival Cruise Line canceled reservations made during a brief website error that displayed reduced prices. The company issued refunds and offered a $100 credit for rebooking by August 31.
The Independentworld54 days ago
South African Lab Identifies Hantavirus on Dutch Cruise Ship
South African researchers confirmed hantavirus infection in passengers aboard the MV Hondius after an elderly British man was hospitalized in Johannesburg. The Andes strain was identified within 24 hours through rapid testing and international consultation.
ABC Newsworld55 days ago
Supreme Court Allows Cruise Lines to Face Lawsuits Over Havana Port Use
The Supreme Court ruled that four major cruise lines can be sued for using a Havana port confiscated by the Cuban government in 1960. The 8-1 decision permits claims under a 1996 federal law for commercial use between 2016 and 2019.
urbanmilwaukee.comworld55 days ago
Supreme Court Rules Cruise Lines Must Pay for Using Cuban Port
The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that major cruise lines owe compensation for docking at a Havana port confiscated from a U.S. company. The decision reverses an appeals court ruling and revives claims under a 1996 law.
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nypost.comworld55 days ago
Lawsuit Alleges Passenger Lost Both Legs in Boat Propeller Accident
A 22-year-old woman filed suit claiming she lost both legs after a propeller injury during a day trip from a Carnival Cruise. The complaint alleges staff encouraged her to enter the water while intoxicated.
Fox Newsscience59 days ago
Cruise Demand Holds Steady Despite Recent Illness Outbreaks
Cruise lines project more than 38 million ocean cruise passengers worldwide this year. Bookings through one major booking platform rose more than 30 percent in the first half of May compared with the same period last year.
Euronewsbusiness60 days ago
Cruise Bookings Rise Despite Recent Illness Outbreaks on Ships
Cruise lines and travel analysts report continued strong demand for ocean voyages in 2026. Industry data show passenger numbers are projected to reach a new record this year.
newser.comworld62 days ago
Norovirus Sickens About 50 Passengers on Cruise Ship Docked in Bordeaux
French authorities placed a cruise ship under brief quarantine in Bordeaux on Wednesday following norovirus infections among around 50 passengers. The vessel was docked when the measure was imposed and later released. Health officials offered basic precautions for travelers to li…
nypost.comworld63 days ago
Carnival Cruise Line Cancels Bookings Made at Erroneous Low Prices During IT Glitch
The company cancelled an undisclosed number of reservations after a glitch during routine IT maintenance on Saturday allowed some guests to see and book prices far below reasonable promotional fares. Affected customers received refunds and a non-transferable $100 onboard credit f…
BBC Newsworld63 days agoUpdated
Norovirus Confirmed as Cause of Gastrointestinal Illness on Ambition Cruise Ship
French authorities identified norovirus as the source of illness aboard the Ambition cruise ship. Isolation measures for symptomatic patients will continue while non-symptomatic passengers are permitted to disembark with hygiene reminders. The confirmation follows reports of gast…
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nypost.comworld63 days ago
88-Year-Old Cruise Passenger Dies After Mobility Scooter Enters Water at Bahamas Port
The passenger aboard the Carnival Celebration fell into the water at Carnival’s private destination Celebration Key on May 9, 2026. She is believed to have hit her head on a boat hull and was pronounced dead after treatment aboard the ship. Bahamian police are conducting an autop…
tass.comworld64 days agoUpdated
Three Dead in Hantavirus Outbreak on MV Hondius; Norovirus Outbreak Confines Ship in Bordeaux
The MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak has reached 11 reported cases including three deaths with nine confirmed, all linked to passengers or crew on the South Atlantic voyage. A French patient remains critically ill on life support while the World Health Organization recommends 42-da…
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11 Cases of Andes Hantavirus Confirmed Among Passengers on Dutch Cruise Ship
The Andes strain of hantavirus, capable of person-to-person transmission and not found locally in the U.S., has infected 11 passengers on a Dutch cruise ship, forcing international travelers into quarantine. NBC News reported the outbreak draws on lessons from past clusters inclu…
Nbc Newsworld64 days ago
27 Cruise Ship Crew Members Deported After CBP Child Exploitation Material Investigation
U.S. Customs and Border Protection boarded eight cruise ships from April 23 to 27, 2026, as part of a child sexual exploitation material investigation. Officers interviewed 28 crew members and determined 27 were involved with child pornography, leading to visa cancellations and d…
france24.comworld65 days ago
France Imposes Strict Measures to Contain Virus on Cruise Ship
French officials have enacted containment protocols for a cruise ship after a virus outbreak that authorities said is distinct from Covid-19. The measures include isolation requirements and restrictions on passenger movement. The incident has drawn attention in French media cover…
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Abc Newsworld65 days ago
Spain Confirms New Hantavirus Case as Outbreak on MV Hondius Grows to 11
Spain’s health ministry announced Tuesday that a Spanish passenger evacuated from the MV Hondius has tested positive for hantavirus, bringing the total confirmed cases to 11 including three deaths. The World Health Organization stated there is no sign of a larger outbreak but war…
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New York Postpolitics65 days ago
88-Year-Old American Cruise Passenger Dies After Mobility Scooter Falls From Bahamas Pier
An 88-year-old American woman died on Saturday after her mobility scooter went off the edge of a pier at Celebration Key in the Bahamas. The incident occurred while the Carnival Celebration ship was docked at the cruise line's private island. Carnival and the Royal Bahamas Police…
rnz.co.nzworld65 days ago
Hantavirus Outbreak Reported on Dutch Cruise Ship MV Hondius
The MV Hondius experienced a hantavirus outbreak while carrying 147 passengers and crew from 23 countries. Captain Jan Dobrogowski thanked those aboard for their patience and discipline during the incident. The respiratory illness was first reported on the vessel.
Usa Todayscience66 days ago
Cruise Ships Report Hantavirus and Norovirus Outbreaks in 2026
A hantavirus outbreak aboard an Oceanwide Expeditions vessel resulted in three deaths while a separate norovirus outbreak sickened more than 110 people on a Princess Cruises ship. The hantavirus event marks the first documented case linked to a cruise ship.
news.sky.comworld66 days ago
Cruise Illness Risks and Precautions for Travelers
Infectious-disease specialists outlined common health risks associated with cruise travel and steps passengers can take to reduce them. Norovirus and respiratory illnesses remain the most frequently reported conditions on ships. Travelers should review vaccination status and hygi…
The Guardianworld67 days ago
Hantavirus Cases Reach Eight With Three Deaths on MV Hondius as of May 8
Eight cases of Andes hantavirus, including three deaths, have been confirmed among passengers and crew of the MV Hondius cruise ship. European nations, the US and UK are dispatching planes to repatriate citizens as the vessel heads to Tenerife. Health officials stress the virus i…
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winnipegfreepress.comscience67 days ago
Bahamas Enacts Election Day Alcohol Ban on All Islands, Including Cruise Line Private Resorts
The Bahamas will suspend all alcohol sales from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday as the country holds its general election. The restriction, issued by the Parliamentary Commissioner under election laws, applies to every island including private resorts operated by cruise companies. Multi…
The Independentpolitics68 days ago
U.S. Authorities Cancel Visas of 27 Cruise Ship Workers in Child Sexual Abuse Images Case
U.S. Customs and Border Protection canceled the visas of 27 people, including some who worked on a Disney Cruise Line ship, after determining they were involved in child sexual abuse images. The agency boarded eight cruise ships in late April and returned those individuals to the…
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Hantavirus Outbreak on MV Hondius Kills Three as Ship Heads to Tenerife
Three passengers have died from Andes hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, with five confirmed cases and four suspected. The vessel is sailing toward the Canary Islands where British nationals will undergo testing and quarantine before repatriation. Health officials stre…
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yahoo.comworld68 days ago
U.S. Agents Remove 28 Cruise Ship Workers, Including Some Disney Employees, Over Child Sexual Exploitation Material
Customs and Border Protection agents took 28 crew members into custody during boardings of eight cruise ships from April 23 to April 27. Twenty-seven were involved with child sexual exploitation material. Homeland Security Investigations made additional arrests the next day in Sa…
forbes.comfinance69 days ago
WHO Confirms Five Hantavirus Cases on Atlantic Cruise Ship
The World Health Organization has confirmed five cases of hantavirus, including three deaths, linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. Officials assess the public health risk as low and say the outbreak is not the start of a new pandemic. The Andes strain involved can transmit betwe…
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Dozens of Passengers Disembark Hantavirus-Stricken Cruise Ship Without Contact Tracing
At least 29 passengers left the MV Hondius on April 24 at St. Helena after the first death from a hantavirus outbreak, according to the ship operator Oceanwide Expeditions and Dutch officials. Three passengers have died and at least eight others have fallen ill from a rare strain…
medpagetoday.comfinance70 days ago
23 Cruise Passengers Exposed to Hantavirus Return Home, Including to US
At least 23 passengers from a hantavirus-infected cruise ship left the vessel during a stop at Saint Helena on April 23 and returned to multiple countries including the United States before learning of their exposure. One Swiss passenger has since fallen ill while a Dutch couple…
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nasa.govpolitics71 days ago
ICE Arrests 10 Crew Members on Disney Magic Cruise Ship in San Diego
Federal immigration officers arrested 10 crew members from the Disney Magic in front of passengers on April 23 at the B Street Cruise Terminal. Four more seafarers were detained the next day on the Holland America MV Zaandam. Passenger Dharmi Mehta filmed the scene and said one o…
swissinfo.chworld74 days ago
MSC Cruises Unveils Open-Air Theme Park with Over-Water Swing on MSC World Asia
MSC Cruises has revealed plans for an open-air theme park aboard its upcoming flagship, MSC World Asia, featuring attractions like the Cliffhanger over-water swing ride. The park is part of The Harbour zone, designed for family activities. The ship is set to debut in December 202…
cloud.google.comai83 days ago
Capcom and Virgin Voyages Introduce AI Tools at Google Cloud Conference
Video game company Capcom and cruise line Virgin Voyages are debuting new AI applications at a Google Cloud developer conference in Las Vegas. Capcom's AI agents assist in video game playtesting, while Virgin Voyages' Rovey virtual assistant supports trip booking and recommendati…
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