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Long Beach to Pay $400K to Passenger Injured Near Carnival Terminal
Ruffino, a Nevada resident, had planned a weeklong Mexican Riviera cruise with stops in Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas before the June 2024 fall.
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Mein Schiff 3 Canary Islands Cruise Canceled After Collision
Bremen Police said a strong gust pushed the cruise ship toward MSC Anne F and MSC Victorine during a tug-assisted departure; no injuries were reported.
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Barcelona Labor Blockade Forces Cruise Passengers to Walk to Terminals
Port workers were disputing bonus arrangements and financial disparities; no injuries, missed sailings or significant ship-departure delays were reported.
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Coast Guard Airlifts Star Pride Passenger to San Juan Hospital
An MH-60T Jayhawk crew from Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen hoisted the passenger and a ship’s nurse, transporting them to Centro Medico in Rio Piedras.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Rough Seas Delay Three Cruise Ships at PortMiami by Up to Seven Hours
Norwegian Cruise Line offered Norwegian Getaway guests up to $300 per person for eligible airline change or cancellation fees not covered by airlines or travel insurance.
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Villa Vie Orders Odyssey Residents Ashore After Fuel Funding Appeal
In April, Villa Vie sought three million dollars in emergency loans from residents, offering annual interest of 12% to 24% with principal due after 12 months.
MSC Cruises
MSC Seashore Cancels Ocean Cay Stay Amid Gale Warning
Ocean Cay shore excursions will be canceled automatically with full refunds to onboard accounts, while swells near the island could reach 12 to 16 feet.
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Mein Schiff 3 Returns to Bremerhaven After Container Ship Collision
The container vessel was identified as the 366-metre MSC Victorine, built in 2023 and registered in Liberia, while water police opened an investigation.
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Rough Seas Near Bahamas Could Disrupt Florida Cruise Itineraries
AccuWeather says the low could bring rain and thunderstorms across the Bahamas, while rough surf and strong rip currents are forecast from Jacksonville to Miami.
Royal Caribbean
RCAF Crews Complete Three Cruise Ship Medevacs off Vancouver Island
As Alaska cruise routes push through remote Pacific waters, these rescues show the critical role of Canadian search-and-rescue crews far beyond the shoreline.
Royal Caribbean
Bermuda Assesses Heritage Wharf Damage After Cruise Ship Strike
Independence of the Seas, a Freedom-class vessel that entered service in 2008, carries 3,858 passengers at double occupancy and can exceed 4,500.
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AIDAnova Rescues Four Fishermen After Skagerrak Boat Fire
The fishermen entered a liferaft before AIDAnova launched a rescue boat; a Norwegian helicopter turned back after all four survivors were accounted for.