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Weather Prompts Two-Hour Boarding Delay for Legend of the Seas
Royal Caribbean moved October 4 boarding in Barcelona later as weather slowed the ship’s return from its previous cruise.
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Zaandam Drops Fanning Island and Revises Pacific Port Schedule
The October 15 departure gains time in Kahului and Moorea, while passengers receive a $100 non-refundable onboard credit.
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Brilliant Lady Replaces Cabo Call With Ensenada After Storm Swells
Virgin Voyages revised the October 3 Mexican Riviera sailing because lingering swell made tender operations in Cabo San Lucas unsuitable.
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SpongeBob Musical Joins Hero of the Seas’ 2027 Lineup
Royal Caribbean has announced a shipboard adaptation for the Royal Theater, timed to Hero of the Seas’ planned Miami debut.
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Six Carnival Departures Set for Full In-Person Safety Drills
Guests on selected October 8–12 sailings should watch for a full muster briefing. Carnival’s normal self-muster process continues elsewhere.
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Reports: Scarlet Lady Returns to Berth After Rhodes Mooring Incident
Greek reporting describes contact with three small vessels on September 30. Initial accounts reported no passenger or crew injuries.
Read storyNorth Miami Beach Mother Faces Neglect Charges After Bahamas Cruise
Police allege four children were left without adult supervision. The mother denies the allegations and has been released on bond.
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Utopia, from the first day to the final detail
Start with the ship, look inside a cabin, and then choose the experiences that interest you.
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Royal Railway: dinner becomes part of the adventure
Why this Utopia Station experience deserved a video of its own.
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Our Grand Canyon Railway trip: what the package included
Two hotel nights, a Luxury Dome rail journey and a canyon tour, with the costs kept in context.
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A new home for our voyages
The videos, the stories and the questions that come with planning your next trip.
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Look beyond the cruise fare
See what the whole trip will cost before choosing your splurges.
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