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☆ Princess Cruises is taking a page out of the ultra-luxury cruise industry with new all-inclusive, $3,000 cabins
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Princess Cruises says its new Sun Princess and upcoming Star Princess will have all-inclusive cabins. It's a stark contrast to the high-end cruise industry, where all-inclusivity is often considered the standard. In 2024, Sun Princess' Sanctuary cabins start at more than $3,000 per person for a weeklong Caribbean cruise in mid-December. Princess CruisesThe cruise line says its next ship, Star Princess, which will debut in late September 2025, will also carry the Sanctuary Collection. Following in the footsteps of high-end, all-inclusive cruise lines could be a wise decision for Princess.

Persons: who've, —, Princess, Cruises Organizations: Cruises, Service, Princess Cruises, Carnival Corp, Regent Seven Seas, Princess Premier, cabanas, MSC Cruises, HX, Hyatt, Marriott Locations: Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Caribbean

☆ Carnival canceled a woman's ticket and refused to refund her because she was 26 weeks pregnant: report
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-19 | by ( Marielle Descalsota | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewCarnival barred a passenger from boarding a cruise after she was found to be 26 weeks pregnant, the Australian broadcaster 9News reported on Thursday. However, Farrington was denied boarding, as she was more than 24 weeks pregnant, breaking Carnival's conditions of carriage, per the report. Another passenger, who was only identified as Mrs. Vorghese, was also denied boarding for the same cruise for being more than 24 weeks pregnant, according to 9News. AdvertisementA Carnival spokesperson told 9News the passengers were denied boarding "to ensure the safety and well-being of both mothers and their unborn babies." In June, two blind passengers said they were denied boarding on a P&O ship "for health and safety reasons."

Persons: —, 9News, Robyn Betts, Kaylee Farrington, Farrington, Betts, Carnival, Vorghese Organizations: Service, Business, MSC Locations: Australian, Brisbane

☆ Passengers are furious after Norwegian Cruise Line removed Antarctica from its itinerary after everyone had boarded
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Norwegian Cruise Line passengers are upset over a sudden itinerary change, skipping Antarctica. AdvertisementPassengers aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship are furious about a change in their itinerary which means they are no longer heading to Antarctica. Those aboard the cruise ship were expecting to travel to Antarctica and South America. But after they boarded, they noticed the trip's name was quietly changed on the app to "Round-trip of South America" last week. Business Insider has reached out to @ruinedvacation and Norwegian Cruise Line for comment.

Persons: —, @ruinedvacation, They've, we're, Shane C Grant Organizations: Cruise, Passengers, Service, Norwegian Cruise, Norwegian, NZ Herald, Facebook, Norwegian Star South, NCL, MSC Cruises, Business, Cruise Line Locations: Norwegian, Antarctica, South America, Norwegian Star South America, Miami, New York, Boston, Caribbean, @ruinedvacation

☆ The world’s best beaches, according to Lonely Planet
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-03 | by ( Maureen O'Hare | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The dim sum capital of the worldLegacy House: Legacy House's fantastic dim sum set includes steamed spotted garoupa dumplings with salted lemon. Courtesy Legacy House Forum: This three-Michelin-star restaurant, which serves classic Cantonese dim sum dishes, is famed for its impeccable attention to detail. Tai Wai Dining Room Veggie Kingdom: Veggie Kingdom serves high-quality meat-free versions of classic dim sum dishes. Maggie Wong/CNN Spring Moon: In addition to serving delicious, classic dim sum dishes, Spring Moon's cinematic interior is an attraction in its own right. Courtesy Peninsula Hong Kong Hong Kong’s best dim sum Prev NextThis is our essential guide to Hong Kong’s best dim sum: Where to find it and how to eat it, from classic no-frills joints to Michelin-starred adventures.

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☆ Houthi attacks in the Red Sea are now wrecking world cruisers' vacation plans
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The cruise industry is being hit by ongoing Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. Among the cancellations are some 20-day world cruise voyages. AdvertisementEscalating tensions in the Red Sea amid ongoing Houthi attacks have already hobbled global trade and prompted a US military response. Carnival Cruise Lines is the most recent player to confirm schedule changes because of the risks. MSC Cruises cancelled three sailings in April to avoid traversing the Red Sea, a spokesperson for the company told Business Insider.

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☆ Carnival reroutes cruises as Red Sea tensions rise
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Ryan Anastasio | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Carnival announced Tuesday it would reroute cruise itineraries for a dozen ships scheduled to transit the Red Sea as tensions rise in the Middle East. Carnival expects the rerouting to impact its adjusted earnings per share by 7 cents to 8 cents in 2024. The company forecast adjusted full-year earnings per share of 93 cents, according to its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings released last month. The cruise liner is expected to release its fiscal first-quarter 2024 earnings in March. Carnival is the latest company to announce disruptions due to the conflicts in the Red Sea.

Persons: reroute itineraries, Joe Biden Organizations: Carnival, Houthi Rebels, Royal, MSC Cruises Locations: Avalon , California, Iranian, U.S, Yemen, Jordan, Red, Royal Caribbean, Swiss, Italian

☆ 5 reasons Royal Caribbean's 9-month Ultimate World Cruise is unlike most around-the-world cruises
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-13 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementTikTok can't get enough of Royal Caribbean's ongoing Ultimate World Cruise , and for good reason: There's been nothing like it before. At 274 nights long, Royal Caribbean's itinerary is over double the length of most world cruises. Royal Caribbean says travelers on this world cruise may be able to visit 11 "wonders of the world." AzamaraBoth Princess Cruises and MSC Cruises have 116-day world cruises scheduled for 2025. The last two — "Middle East and Mediterranean" and "Europe and Beyond" — of Royal Caribbean's world cruise can still be booked .

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☆ Rape at sea: How a broken system is failing passengers and darkening the cruise industry
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Sophia Ankel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Cruise ship companies are failing sexual assault victims, lawsuits seen by Business Insider show. Carnival told the Washington Post last year that the alleged assailant was fired from the cruise line but that he was never charged. "The truth is, cruise companies don't know much about the employees they hire," he told BI. "I don't know how they sleep at night, I really don't"Jamie Barnett, from the organization International Cruise Victims (ICV), told BI that the behavior of cruise companies makes victims feel "lost and very isolated." Cruise companies, she said, "will fight tooth and nail before they would roll over and not do what they needed to do, to keep the public from knowing."

Persons: —, Ryan, Patrick Connolly, Ross Klein, They'll, they'll, Klein, they've, Justin Sullivan, Jane Doe, Jim Walker, Walker, Jamie Barnett, Barnett, Democratic Sen, Richard Blumenthal Organizations: Business, Service, MSC, MSC Cruises, MSC Meraviglia, Orlando Sentinel, Tribune, Getty, BI, US Department of Transportation, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Cruise, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Cruise, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Vessel Security, Safety, FBI, Princess Cruises, BuzzFeed, Carnival, Washington Post, International Cruise, Democratic Locations: Port Canaveral, Port of Oakland, California, Caribbean, Miami, Key West , Florida

☆ Coast Guard searching for cruise ship crew member believed to have gone overboard near Puerto Rico, the second such incident within 48 hours
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

An MSC Cruise crew member is missing and believed to have gone overboard a ship on Tuesday. The Coast Guard is searching the waters near Puerto Rico for the 30-year-old man. AdvertisementThe Coast Guard is searching for a missing crew member believed to have gone overboard an MSC cruise ship on Tuesday evening. Officials are looking for a 30-year-old man of Indian nationality in waters north of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, the Coast Guard said in a Wednesday press release. The time between someone going overboard and the cruise ship launching a search-and-rescue mission can often be the difference between life and death.

Persons: —, Cody Alcorn, KndanB6xeO — Cody Alcorn, Tyler Barnett, Elisha Reid, Barnett didn't Organizations: MSC Cruise, Coast Guard, Service, Guard, MSC, MSC Seascape, MSC Cruises, Cayman, Security, Safety, Business Locations: Puerto Rico, New Orleans, Aguadilla , Puerto Rico, San Juan , Puerto Rico, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Atlanta, Cayman Islands, Cozumel, Mexico

AdvertisementAdvertisementMy family's cruise cost less than $1,700 for a week visiting several islands in Greece and Turkey. Cruise travel insurance is a good way to make sure you get the most out of the money you spend. Either way, interior cabins are always the least expensive, and they are often roomier and nicer than you might think. Compare cruise lines and itinerariesMake sure to compare cruise lines and itineraries before you book a cruise. Book earlyFinally, booking early is always the best way to save money on a cruise.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, MSC Musica, MSC Cruises, MSC Voyagers Locations: Greece, Turkey, Caribbean, Europe, Athens, Mykonos, Rhodes, Santorini, Cyprus, Kuşadası

☆ Disney is the No. 1 cruise line for families, travelers say
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-05 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

1 cruise for families: Disney Cruise LineDisney Cruise Line is the best cruise line for families, with a rating of 4.46. The cruise line has five ships: Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Wish. Disney Cruise Line is the best cruise for families, travelers say. Disney Cruise Line is typically more expensive than other family-friendly cruise lines, the report states. The 5 best cruise lines for familiesDisney Cruise Line Royal Caribbean International Carnival Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line MSC Cruises The second best family-friendly cruise line is Royal Caribbean International with a rating of 4.17.

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☆ The biggest cruise ships keep getting bigger and it's splitting the industry in two
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-29 | by ( Brittany Chang | Hannah Towey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

New cruise brands are launching smaller, luxury ships geared toward wealthy travelers. Large cruises are a "cash cow" for operators but experts say smaller ships have distinct long-term advantages. AdvertisementAdvertisementEvery year it seems a new world's largest cruise ship is crowned. To fill this void, several new cruise lines are taking an underdog strategy of building smaller luxury vesselsThe Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection. Smaller ships are better positioned to meet sustainability goalsBrittany Chang/InsiderMega-ships may be popular among some passengers, but the ports they're visiting aren't always fans.

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Cruise travel insurance can help cover emergency costs as well, which is why I have an annual travel insurance policy. For Caribbean cruises in particular, this part is easy since almost all spots in and around cruise ports accept US dollars. Drinks (if you drink a lot)I drink a lot on cruises, and I'm not just talking about cocktails and beer. This is why I always have a drink package when I cruise, which is easy since I normally cruise with MSC Cruises. On my next Caribbean cruise, we've booked a resort day pass at an all-inclusive resort in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic through a platform called Resort for a Day.

Persons: I'm, Coke, we've Organizations: Voyages, MSC Cruises, Caribbean, MSC Yacht Club, Yacht, MSC, tote Locations: Caribbean, Europe, Miami, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

☆ Cruises are increasingly adopting the strategy of budget airlines: Get ready to pay more for all the extras.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-30 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Cruise lines are seemingly adopting the budget airline model: Charge a base fare and pile on extras. Newer cruise ships have "more opportunities to upsell" with restaurant and entertainment options. In fact, cruise lines have told their investors recently that passengers are embracing these add-on costs — and enhancing their bottom lines. "Cruise lines are creative to try to make you forget you actually bought some things nine months ago," Scholes said. Cruise lines are trying to cut costs at the same timeThe cost of drink packages have been increasing on some cruise lines.

Persons: Brittany Chang, Patrick Scholes, Guy, Scholes, Silversea, It's, it's, Josh Weinstein, Tynan Smith, Kara Wallace, Royal Organizations: Cruise, New, Truist Securities, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Royal, Royal Caribbean Group, Royal Caribbean, Carnival Corp, Street Journal, UBS, Royal Caribbean's Locations: New York City, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Royal, Brittany

☆ Smart ways to save money in Europe this crazy, crowded summer
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-15 | by ( Terry Ward | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

“Last-minute flight prices, especially international ones, are expensive,” says Katy Nastro of Going.com (formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights) about airfares from North American to Europe. “Their best value comes when cash prices are high, and there’s no time more expensive than last-minute summer travel,” Nastro says. CNN Travel talked to travel agents, experts and expert travelers, too, for their tips on saving money on European travels this unprecedented summer. “Most travelers going to Europe have a few destinations in mind, “ says Henley Vazquez, co-founder of luxury travel advisor group Fora. These places he calls “the Chicagos of Europe” include Marseille in France, Hamburg in Germany and Liverpool in England.

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☆ These are the cruise ships with the best — and worst — sanitation scores so far this year
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-09 | by ( Hannah Towey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

These are the cruise ships with the best and worst sanitation report cards in 2023 so far. There's nothing like a stomach virus to ruin your vacation, as hundreds of cruise ship passengers have unfortunately learned this year. "People often associate cruise ships with acute gastrointestinal illnesses such as norovirus, but acute gastrointestinal illness is relatively infrequent on cruise ships," the CDC explains on its website. In the past 10 years, only three other cruise ships have received sanitation scores below 70, CDC records show. These are the cruise ships with the highest and lowest sanitation scores so far this year:The 15 cruise ships with perfect scores of 100The majority of cruise ships have received CDC sanitation scores in the high nineties this year.

Persons: Gerard Bottino Organizations: CDC, Morning, Health, Vessel Sanitation, MSC, MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean International Cruise, Seas Royal Caribbean, Cruise Lines, Inc, Sunshine, Disney, Disney Cruise, Cruise Management, Joy Norwegian Cruise, Pearl Norwegian Cruise, Riviera Oceania, Rotterdam Holland America, Silversea Cruises, Getty Locations: United States, Rotterdam

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☆ MSC cruise ship fails health inspection with the lowest score in years after CDC finds a door handle covered in hamburger blood and yogurt containers with 'black filth residue'
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-09 | by ( Hannah Towey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The cruise ship MSC Seaside failed its CDC's sanitation inspection on April 27, records show. The vessel received a 67 out of 100 — the lowest score a cruise ship has received in five years. The cruise ship MSC Seaside failed the CDC's vessel sanitation inspection at the end of April with an unusually low score. The vessel received 67 out of 100 points, nearly twenty points below the agency's passing grade. In the past 10 years, only three other cruise ships have received sanitation scores below 70, CDC records show.

☆ Here are some of the craziest activities you can do on cruise ship, from full length karting tracks, to ziplines and 'boomerang' slides
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-08 | by ( Sawdah Bhaimiya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Robotron is a robotic arm with an attached gondola that seats three people and flies them out 53 meters above the sea, whilst rotating riders and giving them a 360-degree view of the ocean. It is available on the MSC cruise ship Seascape. Robotron, MSC Cruises MSC CruisesSource: MSC Cruises

☆ I went on MSC Cruises' Meraviglia now sailing year-round from NYC — see what it's like aboard the 5,700-guest vessel
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-28 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

This is the first MSC ship to home port year-round out of New York and one of five vessels currently based in the US. Brittany Chang/InsiderSource: Insider

☆ 35 secret terms only cruise workers know — and the ones you don't want to hear as a passenger
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-29 | by ( Hannah Towey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Cruise workers have their own secret language they use to communicate with one another. That's because crew members have dozens of secret code words and sayings they use to communicate while keeping passengers in the dark. Insider compiled a dictionary of cruise ship language based on interviews with cruise workers, previous reporting, and industry blogs. GUSTAVO GRANADO/AFP via Getty ImagesBabaloo: Alternatively spelled "Babalu," this is widespread cruise worker slang that means "fool" or "idiot." Cruise to Nowhere: Also called a "stay-cation" by some cruise workers, this is when a ship cruises at sea without stopping at any ports.

☆ A European cruise line with cheap fares is making a big splash in the US — take a closer look at MSC Cruises
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-21 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

"The US is the biggest cruise market in the world and it is important that we play a big role here," the spokesperson said.

☆ Here are 15 of the wildest cruise ship activities for thrill seekers, including a 400-foot zipline, a 'boomerang' slide, and a robotic arm that flies guests over the ocean
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-16 | by ( Sawdah Bhaimiya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

☆ A cruise passenger is suing MSC, saying she was sexually assaulted by a crew member
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-12 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A passenger is suing MSC Cruises, claiming a crew member sexually assaulted her on February 9. download the app Email address By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy PolicyA cruise passenger is suing MSC Cruises, saying she was sexually assaulted by a crew member while aboard the ship, the MSC Meraviglia. The lawsuit says the woman's husband confronted the crew member, whom the husband said apologized before security was alerted. MSC Cruises had fired another crew member weeks earlier after a passenger and staff members caught him filming the passenger from a toilet cubicle. MSC Cruises did not respond to Insider's request for comment.

☆ Holland America has unveiled more extended itineraries up to 59 nights long as travelers flock to longer cruises — see what they'll be like
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-10 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

And despite only being three months into the new year, major cruise lines like Carnival and MSC have already unveiled new extended cruises this year. The MSC Magnifica in Auckland in 2019. MSC CruisesSource: Insider, Insider

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