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Viral TikTok Shows Teens Climbing Between Cruise Ship Balconies
Viral onboard clips are pushing cruise lines toward tougher oversight. The bigger question is who is accountable when minors take dangerous risks at sea.
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Icon of the Seas Rerouted West to Avoid Tropical Storm Melissa
Melissa’s rapid intensification shows how volatile Caribbean hurricane season has become, forcing even the biggest ships to pivot at the last minute as ports brace for impact.
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Royal Caribbean Debuts Star of the Seas as Efficiency Testbed
As cruise lines race to prove cleaner cruising can scale, Royal Caribbean is treating Star of the Seas as a floating lab to turn real performance data into fleetwide upgrades.
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Royal Caribbean Lines Up Four Ships for 2027 Alaska Cruises
Alaska is becoming cruising’s next capacity battleground as brands bring bigger ships and bundled land tours, chasing travelers who want glaciers with Denali-style adventure.
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Seattle’s 2025 Cruise Season Sets Records, Drives Economic and Green Growth
Seattle’s record-breaking 2025 cruise season fueled economic growth, job creation, and new sustainability efforts as the port expanded green technology and prepared for future cruise innovations.
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Cruise Lines Advance Net-Zero Goals With Tri-Fuel Ships and AI Solutions
Alongside investing in new ship designs and alternative fuels, cruise lines are integrating AI, port infrastructure, and waste innovations to help reach industry-wide climate targets.
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Explorer of the Seas Marks 25 Years With Dry Dock Updates, Returns to Caribbean
Marking a quarter-century in service, Explorer of the Seas blends a pioneering history—including early scientific collaborations—with refreshed features as it returns to Caribbean itineraries.
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PortMiami Faces Fuel Supply Uncertainty After Fisher Island Depot Sale
As PortMiami navigates the loss of its main fuel depot, county leaders balance urgent supply concerns with calls to modernize infrastructure and safeguard billions in economic activity.
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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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Serenade of the Seas Launches Southern Caribbean Cruises From Cartagena
Royal Caribbean expands its Latin America presence, introducing culturally tailored Southern Caribbean cruises as regional deployment and local partnerships gain momentum for 2025–2026.
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Royal Caribbean Unveils Legend of the Seas and Seventh Oasis-Class Ship
Royal Caribbean’s latest milestones mark a new era of innovation, with its advanced ships debuting in Europe and ongoing investments in fleet expansion and industry-leading guest experiences.
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How Cruise Ship Salaries and Gratuities Shape Crew Compensation
Cruise ship pay structures, including automatic gratuities, reflect broader industry efforts to balance fair compensation, international labor practices, and service quality for guests and crew.