Cruise news (FamiliesKids-tagged)
- Accidents
10-Year-Old Kid Drowns on the GHK Cruise Ship Genting Dream
On November 18, 2019, a 10-year-old male passenger (Alan Heng Kai Lun, from Singapore) drowned in the ship's swimming pool of the ship Genting Dream...
November 21, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Chocolate-Themed Cruise Sets Sail Aboard Costa Pacifica
The Italian company Costa Cruises (subsidiary of Carnival Corporation) teamed up with the Italy's annual week-long chocolate exhibition...
October 26, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Jim Henson Puppet Show to Debut on Sky Princess and Enchanted Princess
Puppets are due to set sail with Princess Cruises after “Jim Henson’s Inspired Silliness” debuts on the new Sky Princess. Princess...
October 25, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Introduces New Party Space
When Carnival Panorama debuts in December 2019, Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship will feature a unique outdoor party deck space. The first at...
October 24, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Princess Extends Loyalty Program to All Passengers
Princess Cruises announced that it will extend eligibility for the company's loyalty program (Captain’s Club) to all cruise passengers...
October 24, 2019 - Cruise Industry
P&O Cruises Announces New Family-Focused Activities Onboard Iona
P&O Cruises revealed that it aims to create street food options for families on its newest liner - MS Iona. Taste 360 is a brand new concept...
August 1, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Cruise Line Hosts More Than 200 Teens in the Bahamas
Carnival Cruise Line hosted over 200 local teens on two cruise liners from a summer camp that was sponsored by Royal Bahamas Police Force (Grand...
July 29, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Disney Cruise Line Announces New Halloween and Christmas Routes for 2020
Walt Disney Cruises revealed its new routes for 2020 including tropical Halloween celebrations and Christmases. Mickey Mouse and co will all be on...
July 28, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises Introduces Its First Waterpark on Caribbean Princess
Princess Cruises opened its first waterpark on Caribbean Princess. The liner has been renovated over the last few years with new features that...
July 25, 2019 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises Offers Drone-Flying Classes
MSC Cruises is now making a major play for the young market via finding creative ways to keep children under-17 well entertained. Company’s...
July 23, 2019 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises Reveals New Kids’ Entertainment
MSC Cruises announced details of company's new kids’ entertainment programming that debutes on MSC Grandiosa (fleet's flagship and newest...
July 6, 2019 - Accidents
5-Year-Old Medevaced from Ovation of the Sea
A 5-year-old girl has been medevaced from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship sailing in the Gastineau Channel outside of Juneau, Alaska Sunday afternoon...
June 18, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages’ No Guilt-Trip
8 out of 10 parents said they feel guilty taking a vacation without their children, even though kids want them to go away. To highlight this, Virgin...
May 10, 2019 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Royal Caribbean Opens New Attractions on CocoCay
Over the weekend, Royal Caribbean International expanded Perfect Day at CocoCay soft opening via providing guests access to the new Splashaway Bay...
April 23, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Announces New Kids' Program
Carnival Cruise Line announced it is expanding its onboard youth programming via an exclusive partnership with Zumbini to offer high-energy early...
April 22, 2019