March 12 Cruise line jacks up mandatory gratuities for travelers as 9 in 10 Americans blast tipping Starting March 8, Princess Cruises has raised its daily crew tips by $1 and increased its food service charges to 20%, citing rising operational costs and expenses.
March 6 Dream vacation becomes nightmare as dozens fall ill in suspected norovirus outbreak on cruise ship Nearly 80 people fell ill with suspected norovirus on Holland America's Westerdam cruise ship during visit to Hong Kong, prompting a health investigation.
March 4 Middle East cruise nightmare deepens as Iran airstrikes leave passengers stranded Cruise passengers are stuck in the Middle East as the broader conflict escalates, with thousands trapped aboard ships unable to disembark while airlines cancel flights.
February 28 Cruise ship abruptly changes course to rescue people in distressed boat: 'Knew something' was up Regal Princess cruise ship passengers cheered after the crew rescued four people from a distressed boat in the Gulf of America during a Texas-to-Mexico voyage.
February 26 Mexico cruise stops are suddenly scrapped as safety concerns continue in region Amid continuing safety concerns, a security alert for Mexico has forced some cruise diversions from Puerto Vallarta, as vacationers face adjusted travel plans and reroutes.
February 24 Anna Kepner's stepbrother charged with homicide: court docs Anna Kepner's stepbrother faces homicide charges in 18-year-old's death aboard cruise ship last November, according to emergency divorce petition.
February 21 Outraged cruise passengers blast company's 'idiotic' new dress code crackdown Cruise passengers are revolting against Norwegian Cruise Line's new restaurant dress code policy, calling it tone-deaf to the line's famous freestyle cruising culture.
February 20 Fatal fire engulfs cruise ship with hundreds of passengers aboard: ‘I panicked' Fire erupts on a cruise ship heading to Singapore, forcing the emergency evacuation of 271 passengers. One death is reported; the cause is being investigated.
February 19 Emergency scare rocks major cruise ship company as another voyage is canceled A Celebrity Infinity cruise ship lost control in Greece, triggering an emergency rescue. Passengers described a chaotic scene, with no lights and no running water.
February 14 Popular cruise company abruptly shuts down, disrupting upcoming vacations A beloved cruise ship company abruptly closed after 15 years, shocking customers. Vacation plans have been disrupted. Passengers will receive refunds, the cruise line said.