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Port Everglades Sets Record With 4.7M Cruise Passengers in FY2025
Fort Lauderdale’s surge signals a shift in South Florida’s cruise pecking order. With more new ships based here, Port Everglades is challenging Miami for winter travelers.
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Carnival Leads DOT’s Q3 2025 Cruise Incident Report
The quarterly tally is a window into cruise safety, but limiting reports to United States victims leaves blind spots for crew and other passengers, raising transparency questions.
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Ocho Rios Reopens to Cruise Passengers After Hurricane Melissa
Ocho Rios’ return shows how cruise lines can jump-start a storm-hit tourism economy while doubling as supply pipelines, even as other Jamaican ports lag in repairs.
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Disney Treasure Drops Falmouth After Hurricane Melissa, Adds Lookout Cay
Disney’s switch highlights how cruise lines increasingly lean on company-owned islands to keep itineraries stable when Caribbean ports are knocked offline, leaving local economies waiting.
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Disney Adventure Gets 186-Foot Castle Ahead of Singapore Debut
Disney’s floating castle signals how cruise lines are turning ships into destination-scale attractions, with Singapore emerging as a key hub for family travel in Asia.
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Carnival Pledges $1M to Direct Relief for Jamaica After Melissa
As Jamaica rebuilds, cruise companies are increasingly acting like emergency logistics partners for key ports, underscoring how tightly Caribbean recovery is tied to tourism.
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Disney Cruise Line reroutes Treasure and Wish around Hurricane Melissa
As stronger storms reshape Caribbean cruising, lines with private island stops gain a built-in backup plan, turning weather detours into a smoother guest experience.
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Disney Fantasy Returns With Fuel-Saving Upgrades and New Luxury Suite
After an extensive refit in France, Disney Fantasy now features advanced fuel-saving technology and upgraded guest spaces, reflecting broader trends toward greener, more luxurious cruising.
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Vancouver Cruise Port Sets Passenger Record, Tops $1 Billion Economic Impact
Vancouver’s cruise sector not only drew record crowds in 2025 but also advanced sustainability efforts and tourism growth, strengthening its role as a prominent Pacific Northwest home port.
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Five-Year-Old Rescued After Falling Overboard From Disney Dream Cruise
The rescue of a five-year-old girl who fell overboard from the Disney Dream has sparked renewed debate over cruise ship safety standards and parental vigilance on family-oriented voyages.
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China’s Rising Port Fees Prompt Cruise Lines to Skip Major Chinese Ports
China's escalating port fees for U.S.-linked ships are prompting cruise lines to bypass major Chinese ports, shifting regional travel patterns and benefiting non-U.S. and domestic operators.
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LNG Powered Disney Destiny Debuts in Florida in 2025
Arriving ahead of its debut, the LNG-powered Disney Destiny highlights advances in eco-friendly cruising and expands Disney’s commitment to innovative, family-focused vacation experiences.