Category: Cruises

How to Prepare for Your First River Cruise

The New York Times – Business:
As cruises gain popularity among travelers, here’s what to know before setting sail down a river.
Supreme Court Considers Fate of Docks and Other Assets Seized by Cuba in 1960

The New York Times – Business:
Amid rising tensions with Cuba, the Trump administration is backing lawsuits that would allow Americans to get compensation for property confiscated by Fidel Castro’s regime.
How the War in Ukraine Is Affecting Travel

How travelers feel the effects of Russia’s assault on Ukraine depends largely on where they’re going, though the price of oil will weigh on all airfares, even domestic.
What to Know About Canceled Flights in the Caribbean Amid U.S. Military Action in Venezuela

The F.A.A. grounded U.S. flights in the region because of the Trump administration’s military action in Venezuela, stranding travelers and disrupting vacations.
Cruise Passenger Was Served 33 Drinks Before Deadly Encounter With Crew, Suit Says

Michael Virgil, 35, became agitated on a Royal Caribbean ship and was restrained by at least five crew members, including some who stood on his back, before he died, the medical examiner said.
Black Friday Travel Deals on Hotels, Resorts and Cruises

For the thrifty and flexible, this year’s crop of seasonal deals is value-packed.
Teenager Under Investigation After Stepsister Is Found Dead on Cruise Ship

Anna Kepner, 18, was found dead on the Carnival Horizon on Nov. 8. Her stepbrother, 16, is under an investigation related to her death, his mother wrote this week in a legal filing.
For Victims of Sexual Assault on Cruise Ships, Justice Can Be Elusive

As cruise travel hits record demand, cases of sexual assault have also risen. Many accusers learn that the rights they had on land don’t always apply.
Cruise Ship Workers Use Social Media to Expose Life Behind the Luxury

Crew members’ videos let cruising fans get behind the scenes of what life is really like on board. (Spoiler: It’s not as glamorous as you might think.)
Mother of Girl Who Fell Overboard on Disney Cruise Will Not Face Charges

The incident, in which a girl fell from a Disney cruise ship and her father jumped in to save her, was captured on video and shared widely on social media. A prosecutor said the mother had a lapse in “proper judgment.”
Norovirus Outbreak Sickens Nearly 100 on Royal Caribbean Cruise

Four crew members and 94 passengers came down with norovirus while sailing from San Diego to Miami.
Cruise Ship Passenger With $16,000 Gambling Debt Jumps Overboard

The man, who was rescued, told authorities he was trying to avoid declaring money in his possession, but Royal Caribbean said he also had casino and gaming losses.