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Turkey Blocks LGBTQ+-Themed Cruise From Ports Over 'Moral Values'
world-news6 days ago

Turkey Blocks LGBTQ+-Themed Cruise From Ports Over 'Moral Values'

Turkey barred Virgin Voyages’ LGBTQ+-themed Scarlet Lady from docking at Kuşadası and Istanbul, citing groups deemed incompatible with the country’s ‘moral values.’ The voyage’s itinerary was shifted to Cairo and Crete; Atlantis Events says this is the first time docking was denied for an LGBTQ+-focused cruise in 36 years. The move comes amid Erdoğan government crackdowns on LGBTQ+ events, including a ban on Istanbul Pride since 2015. Roughly 1,900 passengers were expected on the 10-day Mediterranean trip, about 1,100 of them from the U.S.; passengers were informed of the itinerary change.

via New York Post|
#cruise#erdogan#lgbtq
Norovirus nightmare at sea: passenger recalls chaotic Ruby Princess Alaska cruise
travel6 days ago

Norovirus nightmare at sea: passenger recalls chaotic Ruby Princess Alaska cruise

A Ruby Princess 20-day Alaska cruise experienced a norovirus outbreak that sickened more than 100 passengers and about 20 crew. Passengers were urged to report symptoms as the ship underwent deep cleaning and non-self-serve meals, with quarantines for those affected. The CDC reported 3.4% of the 3,032 passengers and 2% of the 1,144 crew fell ill, and the vessel returned to San Francisco for comprehensive disinfection, after which illnesses declined. The passenger, Peter Korer, who didn’t fall ill, described the ship as a “floating Petri dish” and noted precautions and sanitization in place, while later boarding another cruise; Princess Cruises said illness was limited and highlighted ongoing sanitation protocols, with previous outbreaks on other Princess ships this year.

via New York Post|
#alaska#cruise#norovirus
Turkey blocks LGBTQ+ cruise from docking, reroutes Mediterranean voyage
world7 days ago

Turkey blocks LGBTQ+ cruise from docking, reroutes Mediterranean voyage

Turkish authorities canceled port calls for Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady, a LGBTQ+-focused cruise chartered by Atlantis Events, citing 'moral standards' and 'family values.' The ship, carrying about 2,000 passengers, was scheduled to dock in Kusadasi and visit Istanbul but will not call at Turkey and will instead reroute to Cairo, Egypt and Crete. The move drew criticism from Atlantis CEO Rich Campbell and prompted Patti LuPone to express shock after plans to perform on the cruise; the U.S. Embassy reportedly could not intervene to overturn the decision.

via USA Today|
#atlantis-events#cruise#lgbtq
Norovirus outbreak hits 125 aboard Ruby Princess on 20-day Alaska cruise
health8 days ago

Norovirus outbreak hits 125 aboard Ruby Princess on 20-day Alaska cruise

A norovirus outbreak infected 125 people on the Ruby Princess during a 20-day San Francisco–Canada–Alaska cruise (102 passengers and 23 crew). The ship docked in San Francisco and will be cleaned and disinfected before its next voyage. CDC data show several norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships this year; prevention centers on thorough handwashing (at least 20 seconds) since hand sanitizer is less effective against norovirus.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|
#cdc#cruise#health
Sailing Toward Health: Passengers chase lasting weight loss on a Low Carb Cruise
lifestyle20 days ago

Sailing Toward Health: Passengers chase lasting weight loss on a Low Carb Cruise

A cruise program centered on low‑carb eating features talks from doctors and health coaches, sharing weight‑loss success stories and building a community at sea. Passengers enjoy fiber‑forward, plant‑based meals and gut‑health focus, with organizers stressing personal choice and not policing diets, as attendance grows from a handful to hundreds.

via Fox News|
#cruise#health#keto
JoJo Siwa Turns a Cruise into a Fan-Fest Aboard Royal Caribbean
entertainment22 days ago

JoJo Siwa Turns a Cruise into a Fan-Fest Aboard Royal Caribbean

JoJo Siwa headlined a three-night theme cruise on Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas, mixing live performances with fan experiences—from bow-making workshops to private cabana events at CocoCay—while most activities were included or optional, and attendees described intimate moments with Siwa that made the voyage feel more like a friends-on-a-ship weekend than a typical cruise.

via USA Today|
#cruise#entertainment#fans
Six Cruise Guests Hit with $52K+ Fines After Nassau Port Brawl
port-news23 days ago

Six Cruise Guests Hit with $52K+ Fines After Nassau Port Brawl

Six American cruise passengers from Colorado were fined a combined $52,725 after a brawl at Nassau’s Cruise Terminal on June 8. The group faced charges including assaulting a police officer, disorderly conduct, obscene language, resisting arrest, and property damage, and all pleaded guilty while claiming intoxication. Fines ranged from $150 to $16,600 per person, plus $5,375 in officer compensation. The incident occurred in the port area and at the Tourism Police Station; it involved injuries to officers and damage to property, but it is unclear which cruise ships or lines were involved. There were six ships in Nassau that day, from four lines, while the vast majority of beachgoers sailed without incident.

via Cruise Hive|
#brawl#colorado#cruise
Cruise Lines Hike Gratuities, Sparking Passenger Backlash Over Hidden Fees
business25 days ago

Cruise Lines Hike Gratuities, Sparking Passenger Backlash Over Hidden Fees

Cruise lines are raising automatic gratuities and service charges for 2026, with Holland America implementing daily 'Crew Appreciation' fees of $18 per day for non-suites and $20 for suites, plus an 18% service charge on drinks, spa, and certain purchases. MSC Cruises and Carnival followed with higher per-night or per-day charges (MSCs rising to $17 standard, $23 for Yacht Club; Carnival to $17 standard, $19 suites), prompting passenger complaints on social media about deceptive pricing and mounting travel costs.

via New York Post|
#business#cruise#gratuities
Why the hantavirus quarantine lasts six weeks
health1 month ago

Why the hantavirus quarantine lasts six weeks

A hantavirus outbreak linked to a Dutch cruise ship that departed from Argentina infected 11 people and killed three; 18 Americans are under a six-week quarantine, longer than guidelines for most contagious diseases. Experts point to Andes hantavirus’s longer incubation period and transmission via bodily fluids, meaning the overall risk to the U.S. public remains low even as authorities maintain extended monitoring to prevent further spread.

via The Washington Post|
#centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention#cruise#disease-outbreaks
Bordeaux orders 1,700 aboard Ambition to stay on ship amid gastro outbreak
world1 month ago

Bordeaux orders 1,700 aboard Ambition to stay on ship amid gastro outbreak

More than 1,700 passengers and crew aboard the British cruise ship Ambition were ordered to remain on board in Bordeaux after a gastrointestinal illness outbreak, with disembarkation suspended and affected passengers isolated as medical teams tested samples; French authorities said there is no link to hantavirus cases on another vessel. The ship, on a Belfast–Liverpool itinerary, had its Bordeaux shore excursions canceled and refunds offered as health officials monitor cruise-ship outbreaks, most commonly caused by norovirus.

via AP News|
#cruise#europe#health
Mobility scooter tragedy at Bahamas pier leaves 88-year-old Carnival passenger dead
world2 months ago

Mobility scooter tragedy at Bahamas pier leaves 88-year-old Carnival passenger dead

An 88-year-old American woman died after losing control of her mobility scooter and plunging from a Bahamas pier while the Carnival Celebration was docked at Celebration Key. Carnival says rescuers retrieved her from the water but she did not survive; Bahamian police are investigating the death as a suspected drowning, noting she may have struck the hull before entering the water. Witnesses said she appeared to suffer a heart attack before the fall.

via nypost.com|
#bahamas#carnival#cruise