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.”
Category: Cruises
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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.
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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.
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Trieste Residents Worry Their City Will Be Overrun With Venice-Bound Tourists
After Venice shunned large cruise ships, many began to dock 100 miles east in Trieste. Residents now worry that tourists will overrun their city, too.
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Small, Luxurious Ships That Cater to Never-Cruisers
Five options for travelers who want to go by boat but prefer well-appointed yachts to floating cities.
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Hawaii Cruise Ships Leave Passengers Behind Amid Tsunami Warnings
In Hawaii, ships were directed out to sea by officials, but some guests who were on shore excursions couldn’t make it back in time to get aboard.
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Oh No, They Think He’s My Husband
My father and I were the only non-couple on the couples cruise.
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A Couple on a Cruise Was Wait-Listed for an Excursion, Yet Charged $800
After our columnist inquired about a surprise bill for a whale-watching outing, Holland America changed the way it handles passengers wait-listed for excursions.
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Disney’s Park Business Grows Despite Consumer Angst
The company’s domestic theme parks have long been seen as a bellwether for consumer confidence. Revenue climbed 9 percent, to $6.5 billion, in the latest quarter.
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In Argentina, a Boom in Antarctic Cruises Is Straining the ‘End of the World’
Crowds of tourists bound for Antarctica have brought prosperity to Argentina’s southernmost city, but the boom is also squeezing locals and stressing the environment.
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Travel and Tariffs: How Hotels, Airlines, Cruise Lines and Travelers are Faring
The travel industry doesn’t know what to expect from whipsawing U.S. policies. But concerns are hitting the bottom line, which could mean higher prices, and more confusion, for tourists.