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Princess Cruises Surprises Passengers with Significant Bottled Water Price Increase

Passengers preparing for upcoming voyages with Princess Cruises have been caught off guard by a significant price hike on bottled water. Recently, the price for a 12-pack of 500-milliliter bottles increased dramatically, rising from $7.09 to $24.00—a substantial jump that left many guests surprised. This price change applies across both U.S. and international Princess Cruises […]

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Cruise Lines Adjust Routes Amidst Helene’s Impact

Cruise lines are modifying their itineraries in response to the projected path of Hurricane Helene, which is currently affecting the Gulf of Mexico. The Weather Channel predicts Helene will strengthen to a major hurricane before making landfall in Florida late Thursday. Carnival Cruise Line has already altered the schedules of five ships, including the Carnival

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PortMiami Secures $19.5M Grant to Enhance Flood Resilience and Combat Sea-Level Rise

Florida is taking proactive steps to protect PortMiami from rising sea levels and extreme weather, securing a $19.5 million grant from the Resilient Florida Program to enhance its infrastructure. This funding will support the construction of an elevated bulkhead system at Berth 10, aimed at safeguarding critical port areas from flooding, storm surges, and the

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Embark on a ‘Remote Escape’ with MedallionNet Aboard Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises is inviting travelers to seamlessly blend work and leisure with their new MedallionNet Max connectivity package.This service offers reliable, high-speed internet, allowing guests to stay connected even on extended voyages. This makes it possible to work remotely while enjoying unique destinations, famous ports, and iconic landmarks. With MedallionNet Max, staying connected is never

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Carnival’s Mardi Gras to Undergo European Drydock Renovation in 2025

Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras, a member of the Excel Class fleet, is slated for a European drydock renovation in 2025, giving passengers a unique opportunity for transatlantic voyages. The Excel Class fleet, featuring the Carnival Celebration and Carnival Jubilee, consists of the largest vessels in Carnival’s lineup and generally sails from the US. Mardi

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Nassau Cruise Port Announces $35 Million Investment in New Water Park

Nassau Cruise Port in the Bahamas is launching an exciting $35-million water park project aimed at families. This new attraction will enhance the port’s recent $330-million redevelopment, with completion targeted for December 2025. Located on the port’s western side near the amphitheater, the water park will occupy a finger-shaped greenspace. Although construction hasn’t started, the

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Missing Teen from Caribbean Princess Found Safe in Germany

A 14-year-old American teenager reported missing from the Caribbean Princess cruise ship in Germany has been found safe, with authorities ruling out any criminal involvement in his disappearance. The teenager, traveling with his grandmother, was discovered in Brandenburg, located roughly 150 miles south of the Rostock-Warnemünde train station and cruise terminal, where he was last

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Denali National Park Closed by Wildfire: Impact on Holland America and Princess Alaska Cruises

A wildfire in Alaska’s interior has forced the closure of Denali National Park and disrupted operations for Holland America Line and Princess Cruises resorts in the region. The Riley Fire, which has spread to approximately 388 acres as of July 3, has led to the closure of Denali National Park to visitors. Firebreaks have so

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NASA Satellites See Hurricane Barbara Come Ashore and Fizzle

Hurricane Beryl: Category 4 Storm Disrupts Caribbean Travel and Cruise Itineraries

Hurricane Beryl, a formidable Category 4 storm, is causing significant disruptions across the Caribbean, impacting travel plans and cruise schedules. The National Hurricane Center reports that Beryl is unleashing sustained winds reaching 150 miles per hour. According to the latest projections, the storm will traverse the waters between Aruba and the Dominican Republic on July

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Carnival Announces $92 Million Profit and Record-Breaking Cruise Bookings

Carnival Corporation (CCL) reported a second-quarter net profit of $92 million, surpassing analysts’ predictions. This represents an increase of nearly $500 million compared to the second quarter of 2023. Analysts had anticipated another quarterly loss, making this a significant rebound from the Q2 2024 loss of $214 million.Carnival outperformed expectations across all metrics, driven by

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