Sail the Spooky Seas This Halloween

Explore music, fun, and shore adventure highlights. Enjoy full cruise refunds, and see significant news on cruise berth management.

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Jed Stafford
September 25, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes

As we navigate the often choppy waters of the cruise industry, it's worth noting that sometimes lifeboat mishaps can lead to unexpected fun—like a blues-infused Alaskan getaway or a ghostly adventure at sea!

Margaritaville at Sea is set to host a Halloween-themed cruise, “Sail the Spooky Seas,” featuring spooky events and decorations aimed at enhancing the festive atmosphere for guests looking for a unique holiday experience at sea.

Rhapsody of the Seas canceled its September 15, 2024 cruise due to a damaged lifeboat, which violates safety regulations. Guests will receive full refunds and future cruise credits. Royal Caribbean prioritizes passenger safety, providing compensation and encouraging travelers to claim transportation change fees.

Royal Caribbean International will resume visits to Labadee, Haiti, in October 2024 after a halt due to violence. Improvements in regional safety prompted the decision, with the Adventure of the Seas set to return on October 8. This marks a hopeful sign for Haiti's struggling tourism industry..

Joe Bonamassa's "Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea Alaska" cruise celebrates its 10th anniversary from September 15-21, 2025. Departing from Seattle, it features performances by renowned blues artists and supports the Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation, providing resources for music students and educators.

Port operations experts at Seatrade Cruise Med discussed the challenges of cruise berth allocation. They proposed an algorithm for transparent management amid rising cruise demand, predicting a 24% fleet increase and 33% passenger rise. Effective information management and specific policies can address issues like cancellations and 'phantom bookings'.