Travelers planning cruise vacations are increasingly prioritizing travel insurance. New data from InsureMyTrip shows cruise-related searches account for 11.3% of all searches on InsureMyTrip.com, and “Cruise” is the single most searched keyword on the site. At the same time, InsureMyTrip data shows the average cost of a cruise dropped 4% YOY – making Read More …
In a response to massive amounts of late, cancelled and delayed airline flights, Norwegian Cruise Line has taken a positive and proactive step to ensure every guest begins their vacation with total peace of mind by updating its air travel Read More …
A 27-year-old male passenger was found dead aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Ovation of the Seas on January 19, 2026. The vessel was docked at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre in Singapore at the time of the discovery. According to Singapore Read More …
A recent report from Cruise Law News tells us the Department of Transportation has released its fourth-quarter crime report for 2025, detailing incidents reported to the FBI under the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act. During this period, 44 crimes Read More …
Royal Caribbean has officially extended the suspension of all scheduled visits to Labadee, its private destination in Haiti, through the end of December 2026. This decision follows a previous announcement that had paused stops at the island through April 2026, Read More …
Following United States military actions in Venezuela in early January 2026, the Caribbean cruise industry faced logistical challenges primarily stemming from significant flight disruptions rather than direct maritime threats. While the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association confirms that most itineraries are operating Read More …
A gastrointestinal illness outbreak occurred aboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Radiance of the Seas shortly after it departed from Tampa, Florida, for a week-long voyage. Approximately three days into the seven-day Western Caribbean itinerary, the vessel’s sanitation program reported Read More …
Following a large-scale U.S. military strike in Venezuela on January 3, 2026, which resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, Canadian tourists are expressing growing anxiety about travel to nearby Caribbean destinations. The “ABC islands”—Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao—are particularly Read More …
The Caribbean tourism sector encountered significant hurdles at the start of 2026, as geopolitical tensions between the United States and Venezuela created ripple effects throughout the region. During the critical New Year holiday peak, travelers faced widespread disruptions including flight Read More …