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Royal Caribbean lifts annual profit forecast on steady cruise demand

MIAMI (Reuters) — Royal Caribbean raised its annual profit forecast this week, banking on resilient demand for its luxury destinations, even as the cruise operator faces pressure from higher fuel costs.…

John McCarthy July 31, 2025

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4 US cruise ship passengers accused of smuggling drugs and detained in Bermuda

HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) — Authorities in Bermuda said that they arrested four U.S. cruise ship passengers accused of drug possession. Police said in a statement that the suspects had a “significant quantity…

John McCarthy July 24, 2025

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Cruise ship saves passengers, pets from disabled catamaran in South Pacific

A Carnival Cruise Line ship rescued four people and three dogs from a disabled catamaran caught in treacherous conditions in the South Pacific on Thursday morning, marking the second rescue…

John McCarthy May 24, 2025

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Carnival Cruise Line SLAMMED by mourning woman who was refused a refund for her ‘forced’ cancelled vacation

MIAMI — A woman who suffered a tragic miscarriage just days before she was set to embark on a cruise has claimed that the cruise line is now refusing to…

John McCarthy May 15, 2025

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Carnival is opening a private resort for cruise passengers. Want a sneak peek?

NASSAU — Carnival Corporation is putting the finishing touches on, not a new ship but a new destination for cruise passengers. Beginning in July, Doral-based Carnival will send ships between…

John McCarthy March 4, 2025

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Americans’ cruise vacations to see slower growth in 2025, industry group forecasts

FREDERIKSTED — Nearly 19 million Americans are expected to go on cruise vacations this year, but passenger growth is likely to cool off after seeing a boom post pandemic, travel…

John McCarthy February 1, 2025

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British Virgin Islands welcomes P&O’s Iona on its maiden call

ROAD TOWN, Tortola — The British Virgin Islands welcomed the first call of P&O Cruises’ Iona, the port authority announced. According to the statement, the LNG-powered vessel arrived in Tortola…

John McCarthy January 28, 2025

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Cruise passenger dies after falling into water from wheelchair in Sint Maarten

PHILIPSBURG — A tragic accident at Sint Maarten’s cruise port claimed the life of an 82-year-old cruise passenger last week. The woman reportedly fell into the water from her electric…

John McCarthy January 3, 2025

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Carnival forecasts robust 2025 bookings as cruise demand booms

MIAMI — Cruise operator Carnival Corporation forecast strong bookings for 2025 ahead of the busy summer travel season, riding the wave of strong spending on experiences even as prices increase, sending…

John McCarthy December 22, 2024

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Royal Caribbean lifts annual profit forecast on strong cruise demand, price hikes

MIAMI — Royal Caribbean boosted its annual profit forecast today for the fourth time this year, driven by high demand for private destinations and cooler cruise travel spots, as well as…

John McCarthy October 29, 2024