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Carnival Reveals Next Course Dining Plans for Upcoming Ships
Carnival introduced The Next Course at a New Orleans preview with Emeril Lagasse, whose Coastal Seafood venue will feature oysters, Gulf shrimp and whole roasted fish.
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Judge Lets Nassau Propeller Lawsuit Against Carnival Proceed
Carnival’s bid to dismiss the case, arguing independent Bahamian companies operated the excursion, was denied by United States District Judge William Dimitrouleas.
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Carnival Opens New Half Moon Cay Pier for Excel-Class Ships
Carnival Sunrise was first to use the completed pier, docking at eight in the morning and departing at four in the afternoon on opening day.
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Carnival Mardi Gras Rescues Nine From Disabled Boat Off Florida
Crew saw a distress flag and people waving near Sebastian Inlet, used a small boat to reach the craft, and gave the adults food, water and medical evaluations onboard.
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Carnival Venezia Swaps Grand Turk for Amber Cove on 2026 Sailings
The switch underscores how crowded Caribbean port schedules can reshape late-season deployments, with cruise lines relying on flexible alternatives to keep sailings intact.
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Miami-Dade Weighs Direct Rail Link From MIA to PortMiami
As Florida ports battle for cruise dominance, Miami is eyeing airport-to-terminal rail to make weekend turnarounds smoother and less car dependent.
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Carnival Expands Express Dining Ahead of Fleetwide May 2026 Rollout
The move signals how cruise lines are reshaping traditional dining around packed evening schedules, keeping formal service while freeing time for shows and family routines.
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Carnival Marks 20 Years at Grand Turk Cruise Center
Grand Turk shows how a purpose-built cruise port can reshape a small island economy, as major lines lean on dependable Caribbean stops while promising deeper community ties.
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Regal Princess Rescues Four From Sinking Boat Near Yucatán
The rescue underscores how cruise ships between Mexico and Cuba often become first responders to distressed small boats, reflecting a recurring safety challenge in the region.
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PortMiami Faces Gridlock as Up to Eight Cruise Ships Dock
Miami’s cruise boom is colliding with downtown construction, and the resulting gridlock shows how port growth is testing the city’s transportation network.
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Carnival Celebration Rescues Five From Distressed Boat Near Cozumel
As Caribbean lanes grow busier, cruise ships are increasingly pressed into frontline rescue roles, showing how tourism routes overlap with regional safety and migration pressures.
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PortMiami Tops 1 Million Cruise Passengers in November for First Time
Miami’s surge underscores how mega-ship homeports are reshaping the Florida cruise race, rewarding ports that can turn ships fast while testing roads and terminals.