Why The Cruise Globe is Taking the Cruise Industry by Storm
- The Cruise Globe only launched on February 12, 2025.
- In just six months, the platform has grown exponentially. As of August 25, 2025, The Cruise Globe has reached 58,000 users.
- Over 300,000 cruises have been added to the Cruise Globe!
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From Tiny Shirts to Chest Waxing: Carnival Cruise Directors Boost Fundraising
- Carnival cruise director MarQ Anthony has added a small twist to St. Jude fundraising efforts with a fun shirt size choice.
- Cruise directors often go above and beyond to encourage donations for the fundraisers held on every sailing.
- More than $33 million has already been raised for St. Jude through various events, with a goal of $50 million by 2030.
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Glass Panel Shatters Suddenly Onboard Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas
- A glass panel on Deck 15 of Royal Caribbean’s brand new Star of the Seas suddenly shattered on the morning of August 26, 2025.
- Crew members took appropriate actions to block off the area and no injuries have been reported.
- The incident occurred during a preview sailing for the new ship, with her official maiden voyage quickly approaching on August 31, 2025.
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Family Sues Cruise Line After Drowning During Bermuda Port Visit
- A cruise family has sued Norwegian Cruise Line more than a year after a drowning death.
- The lawsuit alleges negligence in that NCL did not properly inform guests of hazards for a swimming tour.
- Drowning deaths happen for a variety of reasons, but how much responsibility does a cruise line have?
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Cruise Duck Phenomenon Getting Even Bigger on Royal Caribbean Ship
- A large, inflatable duck has been spotted sailing aboard Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas.
- Many cruise guests eagerly hunt for bigger and more unique ducks on different cruise lines.
- Inflatable objects are not permitted to be stored on stateroom balconies. It is unknown if the guests faced any consequences for their feathered cabin-mate.
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Repairs Underway for Broken Waterslide Onboard Icon of the Seas
- Repairs are now in progress for the Frightening Bolt waterslide onboard Icon of the Seas, from which a glass panel shattered while a guest was riding it earlier this month.
- The acrylic glass panel is being replaced with the same solid tubing that is used on the rest of the attraction.
- It’s unclear when the repaired slide will actually be back in business onboard Icon of the Seas, or when the identical slide onboard the newly launched Star of the Seas will open.
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Two Guests Airlifted From Cruise Ship in Impressive Joint Rescue
- Soon after embarking on an 11-night sailing to Alaska, two cruise passengers onboard Ruby Princess required an urgent medical evacuation at the same time.
- The two airlifts were pulled off successfully thanks to some impressive teamwork by the US Coast Guard, the Royal Canadian Air Force, and the Canadian Coast Guard.
- The rescue did not impact the itinerary, with Ruby Princess completing her first port call on the itinerary (on Ketchikan, Alaska) as planned.
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Carnival Guest Discovers Shocking Secret About Towel Animals
- A recent guest of Carnival Adventure discovered pre-made towel animals under his bed, which ruins the magic in a hilarious way.
- It makes sense for the housekeeping team to pre-make the beloved animals, as they would need to make hundreds to thousands every day to place one in every stateroom.
- The guest made light of the situation and decided to display the towel animals as a surprise for his room steward.
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