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Tensions in the Middle East remain high after the uncertainty of the ceasefire declared by President Trump. Travelers are understandably worried, especially as several countries have closed their airspace, leading to disrupted flight plans. 

With the conflict far enough away from ports in countries like Italy, Greece, and Turkey, cruisers likely don't have much to worry about. That said, cruise operators are remaining vigilant and will make any necessary changes as the geopolitical situation continues to unfold to ensure passenger and crew safety. 

Cristiano Ronaldo made a bizarre appearance in a new advertisement for a small cruise line with a single ship. 

Ronaldo, one of the world's most famous soccer stars, was seen in an Instagram ad with his partner, Georgina Rodríguez, promoting Aroya Cruises, a Saudi Arabian cruise line. The one-minute video begins with Rodríguez scrolling through her phone past images of luxury cars and jets before pausing at a picture of a cruise ship. 

An unidentified female cruise passenger died after a fatal jet ski accident at Carnival's private island, Half Moon Cay, in the Bahamas. 

According to Eye Witness News, an investigation is underway following the tragic accident that took place on March 22, 2025. 

Less than one month after revealing that she was leaving Celebrity Cruises, Captain Kate McCue announced that she'll be joining a new cruise line. 

Her departure from Celebrity after making history as the first American woman to captain a mega cruise ship left many wondering what her next move would be. However, she promised she wasn't retiring because she has "too much salt in [her] veins to leave the sea behind."

Instead, the Instagram-famous Captain is joining Four Seasons Yachts. 

A Trump administration official blasted cruise ships for avoiding taxes. 

Annual data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that 2024 was the worst year for cruise ship gastrointestinal outbreaks in over a decade. There were 16 reported outbreaks on ships last year, up from 14 in 2023. 

A passenger died after contracting norovirus on a cruise ship.

Alan Forster, 77, passed away from suspected kidney failure after a cruise last October, The Independent reported. He was sailing aboard P&O Cruises' Arcadia from England to the United States and Canada. 

Cruises are one of the safest vacations you can take. However, that doesn't mean you should let your guard down onboard or ashore. 

An increase in deadly gang violence resulted in the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago declaring a country-wide state of emergency on Monday. 

An 82-year-old cruise passenger died in St. Maarten last Thursday after falling into the water from her electric wheelchair while on the pier. 

According to the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM), the incident occurred around 5:00pm and was believed to be caused by a wheelchair malfunction. Though emergency responders tried to resuscitate the elderly woman, she was pronounced dead at the scene.