Cruise news (Tampa USA-tagged)
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Margaritaville at Sea's newest ship MAS Islander sets sail from Tampa FL
The newest addition to the Jimmy Buffett-themed Margaritaville at Sea cruise line has arrived in Tampa, Florida. MAS Islander, the company's second...
June 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Margaritaville at Sea's ship Islander sets sail for homeport Tampa Florida after major refurbishment
The newest Margaritaville at Sea vessel, the Margaritaville at Sea Islander, has commenced her voyage to Tampa, Florida USA. Departing from the...
May 24, 2024 - Accidents
Norovirus outbreaks affect ~200 passengers on Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean ships
Nearly 200 individuals fell ill due to norovirus outbreaks on Princess Cruises and RCI-Royal Caribbean International ships. According to the CDC...
April 27, 2024 - Accidents
Carnival Paradise crew rescues 27 Cubans during voyage from Tampa FL
During her voyage from Tampa, Florida USA to Isla Roatan/Honduras on Sunday afternoon, April 21st, CCL's ship Carnival Paradise engaged in a rescue...
April 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises unveils 2025-2026 Tropics and Exotics Collection
Oceania Cruises, renowned for its culinary and destination-focused voyages, has unveiled its 2025-2026 Tropics and Exotics Collection. The collection...
April 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean's ships Rhapsody and Grandeur homeported in Tampa for 2025-2026 winter
Tampa's maritime landscape is set to flourish with the arrival of two of RCI-Royal Caribbean's renowned vessels, Rhapsody of the Seas and Grandeur of...
March 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean unveils 2025-2026 Caribbean and Bahamas cruise itineraries
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has unveiled its latest offerings of 3- to 6-night Caribbean and Bahamas cruises for the 2025-2026 season. These...
February 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Tampa Bay poised to break cruise passenger record amid industry surge
Port Tampa Bay (Florida USA) anticipates surpassing its previous all-time high for cruise passenger traffic this year, reflecting the ongoing...
February 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Margaritaville's ship Islander/Costa Atlantica to be drydock refit/refurbished in Belfast for June...
The former Costa Cruises ship Costa Atlantica (acquired by Margaritaville at Sea/Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line in 2023) arrived at Harland & Wolff...
January 15, 2024 - Accidents
Norovirus outbreak affects ~100 passengers on Celebrity Cruises' ship Constellation
A norovirus outbreak affected ~100 passengers on a recent Celebrity Cruises sailing that concluded on Friday, January 12th. Of the 2056 passengers...
January 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
ACL-American Cruise Lines' newest voyage makes a second stop in Punta Gorda
ACL-American Cruise Lines' latest vessel American Glory, navigating from Saint Petersburg to Tampa, Key West, and back within an 8-day itinerary...
January 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
(2024) Celebrity Cruises' Caribbean fleet (9 ships) and diverse (3- to 12-day) itineraries
Celebrity Cruises is gearing up for its most extensive Caribbean season, deploying a fleet of 9 ships for itineraries ranging from 3-night getaways...
December 30, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Margaritaville at Sea ship MAS Islander to be homeported in Florida (Tampa) starting June 2024
Margaritaville at Sea/Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line introduced a novel maritime experience with the launch of its flagship Margaritaville at Sea...
December 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean unveils 2025-2026 Caribbean deployment (7 liners)
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has unveiled its 2025-2026 Caribbean vacation lineup, providing sun-seekers with an array of options for tropical...
November 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Paradise cruise ship resumes operations following renovation
Carnival Paradise resumed her service on Monday, October 30, in Tampa, Florida, following a comprehensive refurbishment during a 16-day dry dock in...
November 1, 2023