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Woman, 66, goes overboard from Royal Caribbean cruise ship that sailed out of Florida
Read full article: Woman, 66, goes overboard from Royal Caribbean cruise ship that sailed out of FloridaThe U.S. Coast Guard and Royal Bahamas Defense Force are searching for a 66-year-old woman who went overboard from Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas near Nassau.
The two largest cruise ships in the world set sail from Florida. Here’s how they compare
Read full article: The two largest cruise ships in the world set sail from Florida. Here’s how they compareWhile impressive in size, Utopia of the Seas is second to Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, which is the world’s largest cruise ship.
Port Canaveral selected as homeport for Royal Caribbean’s new ‘Star of the Seas’ ship
Read full article: Port Canaveral selected as homeport for Royal Caribbean’s new ‘Star of the Seas’ shipIn a major announcement today, Royal Caribbean revealed that its revolutionary ship, Star of the Seas, will make port in Port Canaveral.
Your Florida Daily: Broward deputy charged with soliciting minor for sex, Supreme Court unblocks sports betting decision
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Broward deputy charged with soliciting minor for sex, Supreme Court unblocks sports betting decisionDeputy Jemiah Thomas has worked for the Broward County Sheriff's Office for six years.
Allure of the Seas becomes first Oasis-class ship offering twice-a-week cruises from Port Canaveral
Read full article: Allure of the Seas becomes first Oasis-class ship offering twice-a-week cruises from Port CanaveralJoining the lineup at Port Canaveral, the port’s CEO Captain John Murray welcomed the captain of Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas on Wednesday.
FBI: Kissimmee cyber security worker recorded more than 150, including children, in cruise bathroom
Read full article: FBI: Kissimmee cyber security worker recorded more than 150, including children, in cruise bathroomA man who was employed by the city of Kissimmee as a cyber security officer secretly recorded more than 150 people, including children, using the bathroom on a seven-day cruise from Miami, according to the FBI.
Cruisin’ for a HOO-liday: Owl caught on Royal Caribbean ship in Florida
Read full article: Cruisin’ for a HOO-liday: Owl caught on Royal Caribbean ship in FloridaEven birds need a break. A Florida wildlife biologist was dispatched to catch a stowaway on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship in Miami this week — a burrowing owl.
Port Canaveral now home to world’s largest cruise ship
Read full article: Port Canaveral now home to world’s largest cruise shipAfter previously sailing this year out of Fort Lauderdale and Europe, Royal Caribbean says its fifth ship in its Oasis class will now call Port Canaveral home for at least the next two years.
Royal Caribbean delays cruises from Port Canaveral due to concerns over Hurricane Ian
Read full article: Royal Caribbean delays cruises from Port Canaveral due to concerns over Hurricane IanWith Hurricane Ian's expected to impact Florida by Wednesday, Royal Caribbean announced Tuesday it will postpone two of its cruises.
Royal Caribbean no longer requires vaccinated guests to take COVID test before select cruises
Read full article: Royal Caribbean no longer requires vaccinated guests to take COVID test before select cruisesRoyal Caribbean announced Thursday its no longer requiring vaccinated guests to take a COVID-19 test prior to embarking on cruises six nights or less.
‘Harmony of the Seas’ cruise ship hits dock in Jamaica, cruise line says
Read full article: ‘Harmony of the Seas’ cruise ship hits dock in Jamaica, cruise line saysFollowing a cruise mishap earlier in the morning by Carnival, another cruise ship crashed into a dock in Jamaica, according to the cruise line Royal Caribbean.
Hong Kong bans flights, imposes other COVID-19 restrictions
Read full article: Hong Kong bans flights, imposes other COVID-19 restrictionsHong Kong authorities have announced a two-week ban on flights from the United States and seven other countries and are holding 2,500 passengers on a cruise ship for coronavirus testing as the city attempts to stem an emerging omicron outbreak.
Thousands reject CDC advice, board cruise ships for vacations amid rise in COVID cases
Read full article: Thousands reject CDC advice, board cruise ships for vacations amid rise in COVID casesCruising into the new year, thousands of passengers are rejecting the CDC's advice not to sail as COVID-19 cases reach record numbers. The CDC issued this guidance despite every passenger 12 and older being required to be vaccinated.
CDC is investigating more than 80 cruise ships for COVID-19 cases. Here’s what that means
Read full article: CDC is investigating more than 80 cruise ships for COVID-19 cases. Here’s what that meansThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has color-coded dozens of cruise ships according to how many COVID-19 cases are reported on board, placing at least 89 under investigation or observation ahead of the new year.
Surge in COVID cases does not slow cruises at Port Canaveral
Read full article: Surge in COVID cases does not slow cruises at Port CanaveralAfter two canceled cruise trips in 2020, Cheryl Wulf and her family are looking forward to boarding Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas for a 4-day cruise.
How to fly with holiday food, according to TSA
Read full article: How to fly with holiday food, according to TSAThe Transportation Security Administration issued a statement Monday, reminding holiday travelers that you can travel with your holiday food, but some things can go in carry-on luggage, and some things need to be checked.
Royal Caribbean welcomes first Port Canaveral passengers since cruise shutdown
Read full article: Royal Caribbean welcomes first Port Canaveral passengers since cruise shutdownRoyal Caribbean's first Port Canaveral passengers since the COVID-19 shutdown were volunteers who along with the Allure of the Seas employees departed on a simulated cruise Tuesday night.
‘It’s a very big deal:’ Longwood travel agent sailing on first cruise from US port
Read full article: ‘It’s a very big deal:’ Longwood travel agent sailing on first cruise from US portThe first cruise with paying passengers is set to sail from a Florida port this month, marking a comeback from the cruise industry after it stopped sailings last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2 guests on Celebrity Millennium cruise test positive for COVID-19
Read full article: 2 guests on Celebrity Millennium cruise test positive for COVID-19Two guests who were sharing a room on a Celebrity Millennium cruise have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a news release from Royal Caribbean on Thursday.
Florida sees 2,340 new COVID-19 cases as cruise lines move toward sailing once again
Read full article: Florida sees 2,340 new COVID-19 cases as cruise lines move toward sailing once againCruise lines are moving toward normalcy with the latest seal of approval coming from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, allowing Royal Caribbean to begin simulated cruises from the U.S. this summer.
Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida will fill void if cruise lines leave
Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida will fill void if cruise lines leaveSaying Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings isn't one of the bigger cruise lines, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said if smaller cruise lines want to leave the state, their void will be filled.
New blast at St. Vincent volcano; cruise ship helps evacuees
Read full article: New blast at St. Vincent volcano; cruise ship helps evacueesLa Soufriere volcano has shot out another explosive burst of gas and ash and a cruise ship has arrived to evacuate some of the foreigners who had been stuck on a St. Vincent island by a week of violent eruptions.
2 Royal Caribbean lines to resume Caribbean cruises in June
Read full article: 2 Royal Caribbean lines to resume Caribbean cruises in JunePeople line up to get on a Royal Caribbean International, Adventure of the Seas, relief boat that is sailing to Ft. Lauderdale, Sept. 28, In San Juan, Puerto Rico. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesMIAMI – Two Royal Caribbean cruises will resume in June, ending a yearlong hiatus, but passengers 18 and older must test negative for COVID-19 before getting on a ship. The company's Celebrity Cruises subsidiary said Friday that its Celebrity Millennium ship will relaunch on June 5 from St. Maarten. With the Caribbean such a popular destination, “It’s not entirely surprising to see both Celebrity and Royal Caribbean finding a way to return to the region,” said Colleen McDaniel, editor or Cruise Critic, a website that reviews cruises. Shares of Miami-based Royal Caribbean rose more than 2% Friday.
Royal Caribbean extends sailing suspensions for majority of fleet until June 1
Read full article: Royal Caribbean extends sailing suspensions for majority of fleet until June 1MIAMI – Royal Caribbean announced to customers in an email Tuesday that it will be extending its sailing suspensions for the majority of its fleet until June 1 as it continues to make “return to service preparations.”The cruise line’s most recent plan was to resume its broader global operations on May 1, News 6 partner Local 10 reports. [TRENDING: Video: Arrest of Naked Cowboy at Bike Week | 36,000 Fla. Republicans leave GOP | Man rescued 135 miles off Fla. coast]AdThe change in plan excludes sailings onboard the Quantum, Spectrum, Voyager and Odyssey of the Seas. “Our plan is to resume operations for most of our fleet on June 1st, 2021,” the email stated. “Our primary goal continues to be a seamless and healthy return to service. We’re really looking forward to welcoming our guests back!”The cruise line stated that it has assembled a “Healthy Sail Panel” of experts who are working closely with governments and “leading health authorities” to “pioneer innovative ways to guide the cruise industry’s path forward in response to the pandemic.”For those who have had their vacations canceled due to the changes, the cruise line is offering three options:Receive a 125% future cruise credit to book a new cruise by April 30, 2022Select a new sail dateReceive a 100% refundCustomers with further questions may call the cruise line at 1-866-562-7625.
Cruises out of Port Canaveral could return in July
Read full article: Cruises out of Port Canaveral could return in JulyPORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Disney, Carnival, Norwegian and Royal Caribbean all announced this month the companies will wait even longer to restart, Port Canaveral officials now predict cruises might return in July. Port Canaveral commissioners approved a revised port budget to update its losses to $43 million. Fortunately, with savings built up from record years before coronavirus, Port Canaveral CEO Captain John Murray is confident the port will outlast the pandemic even all the way into next year. Port officials said it is most likely the beginning of the restart will feature one ship per cruise line and each ship will operate at 50% capacity. The first cruises will be crew members only, the next set of cruises will be volunteers, all before regular passengers can get a ticket.
Grandfather who held toddler before fatal cruise ship fall pleads guilty
Read full article: Grandfather who held toddler before fatal cruise ship fall pleads guiltyORLANDO, Fla. – The grandfather of a 1-year-old girl who died after falling 150 feet from a cruise ship has pleaded guilty to a charge of negligent homicide. Investigators say Salvatore Anello was holding Chloe Wiegand when she fell from Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas cruise ship last July. | President Trump returning to Central Florida]Authorities say Anello rested the little girl against an open window while the ship was docked in Puerto Rico, causing her to fall. Anello told investigators he believed the window was closed and that Wiegand slipped from his hands. Anello’s attorneys say he will not serve any prison time but will serve probation.
Royal Caribbean hopes to resume cruises by September
Read full article: Royal Caribbean hopes to resume cruises by SeptemberRoyal Caribbean hopes to resume cruises by September. The goal for the cruise line is to resume operations on Sept. 16. [RELATED: Cruise lines suspend US sailing until mid-September over COVID-19 concerns]This order ends on July 24. Royal Caribbean announced not all sailings will take place in September. The cruise line announced Odyssey of the Seas from Nov. 5- April 17, 2021, will be canceled.
Carnival announces layoffs and furloughs as cruise industry works to stay afloat
Read full article: Carnival announces layoffs and furloughs as cruise industry works to stay afloatMIAMI, Fla. – Carnival Corp. will implement layoffs, furloughs, reduced workweeks and salary reductions across the company, the Miami-based company announced Thursday. It’s the latest move in hopes of keeping the cruise industry financially afloat after it was rocked by the coronavirus pandemic, and it follows similar announcements by other lines. The report says that Carnival had about 120,000 workers worldwide before the start of the coronavirus outbreak and that furloughed employees could potentially return when cruising resumes. “Taking these extremely difficult employee actions involving our highly dedicated workforce is a very tough thing to do. Norwegian Cruise Line has furloughed 20% of its staff and has warned that it could face bankruptcy.
Coronavirus: Royal Caribbean taking temperature of all cruise passengers before setting sail
Read full article: Coronavirus: Royal Caribbean taking temperature of all cruise passengers before setting sailIf a guest’s temperature is above 100.4°F (38° C), the passenger and their party will undergo a secondary health screening, according to the cruise line. CORONAVIRUS: Royal Caribbean announced the company is adding mandatory temperature screenings before passengers board cruise ships. Carnival Cruise Lines also implemented screen procedures prior to guests boarding, including taking passengers’ temperatures. Click here for a full list of guidelines the cruise line has implemented amid the spread of the virus. Vice President Mike Pence is set to meet with cruise line representatives in Florida on Saturday to talk about ways to prevent the Coronavirus from spreading on cruise ships.
Carnival cruise ships collide in Cozumel
Read full article: Carnival cruise ships collide in CozumelCOZUMEL – A Carnival Cruise Line ship named Carnival Glory collided with the Carnival Legend Friday, then narrowly missed a Royal Caribbean ship. Passengers aboard a nearby Royal Caribbean ship watched in shock as the stern of the Carnival Glory drifted into the pointed bow of the Carnival Legend. “Carnival Glory just crashed into Carnival Legend and almost crashed into Oasis of the Seas at the Cozumel cruise port,” Bruin said on the video. Carnival Glory just crashed into Carnival Legend and almost crashed into Oasis of the Seas at the Cozumel cruise port. Carnival Cruise Line said both ships should be able to continue sailing.
Parents of toddler who fell to her death sue Royal Caribbean
Read full article: Parents of toddler who fell to her death sue Royal CaribbeanThe Indiana parents of a toddler who plunged through an open widow on a cruise ship in Puerto Rico have filed a lawsuit against Royal Caribbean Cruises. The parents accuse the company of negligence in Chloe Wiegand’s death by allowing a window to be opened in July. The girl’s grandfather, Salvatore Anello, has been charged in Puerto Rico with negligent homicide. Anello insists he’s colorblind and didn’t know the 11th-floor window was open. He says he believed he was lifting the girl so she could bang on the glass like at a hockey game.