MY FIRST DAY AT THE POLICE ACADEMY—AND MY LITTLE SISTER SHOWED UP TO CHEER ME ON

I stood there in a freshly pressed uniform that still felt a little too stiff, trying to look confident even though my stomach was flipping like a coin. First day…

Carnival Announces Significant Reduction in Food Waste on Their Cruise Ships

The world’s largest cruise company, Carnival Corporation, announced a significant reduction in food waste compared to five years ago. Carnival currently operates eight cruise lines and over 90 ships. In…

10 Items That Are Always Confiscated When Boarding Cruises

The last time I was on a cruise, I passed by a desk that said “confiscated items”. I had never seen it before, and it was a bit of a surprise…

Window Shatters on Royal Caribbean Ship Seconds After Guests Moved

Passengers aboard Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas experienced a frightening moment while sailing on June 8, 2025, when a large window at the ship’s Coastal Kitchen shattered without warning. The incident…

Expert tells parents to ask baby’s consent when changing diapers

Should Parents Ask Babies for Consent Before Changing Diapers? Australian sexuality educator Deanne Carson sparked debate by suggesting parents should ask their babies for permission before changing diapers. Her idea…

Cruise Ship Passengers Told to Shut Curtains and Lights for a Startling Reason While Sailing Through Certain Waters

How much do you know about cruise ship safety? Passengers aboard Cunard’s Queen Anne cruise ship found themselves in a unique and unexpected situation during their 111-night voyage. What was…

Alaskan Port Cancelled for Multiple Royal Caribbean Cruises

An Alaskan cruise can be a once-in-a-lifetime adventure for travelers and is certainly a bucket-list sailing even for experienced guests. Thousands of guests booked to visit the Last Frontier in…

Crown Princess Experiences Severe Sea Conditions, Forced to Turn Around

On June 6, 2025, just a week into a 113-day world cruise, Crown Princess experienced some less-than-ideal weather off the southern coast of Australia. While en route from Sydney to Adelaide, the…

Passengers Banned After Throwing Chairs on Carnival Sunrise

What was supposed to be a relaxing day on the deck took a turn for the worse over the weekend. A fight broke out aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Sunrise, stunning…

Cruise passenger stuck in hospital with no way home thanks to state govt stand-off

A cruise passenger is stuck in hospital after his 40th wedding anniversary trip went south. What started out as a fun-filled holiday at sea turned into a dangerous nightmare for…