Travel & Cruise Industry News

Medical Emergency Delays Harmony is the lead story on Monday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast with Special Guest Gretchen Guerra, December 16, 2024. Just off the brand new Sun Princess, Gretchen chats about her experience in a mini-suite. Also today, Medical Emergency Delays Harmony; Another Norovirus Outbreak; MSC Drink Limit; 2 Medevacs; Compensation For Fire; Carnival Itinerary Changes;...

Travel Warning Updated is the lead story on Friday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast with Special Guest Mr Bucketlist, December 13, 2024. The US State Department updated warning for Honduras and Costa Rica, whil Mr Bucketlist with hat about Virgin Voyages and his upcoming travel plans. Also today, Yacht Collides With Allure; Captain Circle Party Canceled; Another Change For Norwegian Joy; An...

Controversial Tax Postponed is the lead story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, with Special Guest Hot Air Tom, December 11, 2024. According to the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), the $42 tax for cruise passengers visiting Mexico has been deferred by six months and will now take effect on July 1, 2025, instead of the originally planned date of January 1, 2025. Also...

Norwegian Dumps 35 More Cruises is the lead story on Monday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, with Special Guest Frank "Bubba" Shumard, Mr HAL, December 9, 2024. Also today, Fake Royal Caribbean Cruise Scam; Flood on Allure; P&O Ship Remains Docked; Ferry Dock Damaged: Power Failure On Belissima; Wellness Themed Cruises On Windstar; Fully Electric Ferry; and Lots more, live today at 11 AM E...

Voyager of the Seas Homeports at Port Canaveral is the lead story on Friday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, December 6, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Also today, special guest Nate Vallier chats about post dry dock NCL Encore and his visit to Lisbon; NCL Takes Over Cruise Terminal B Parking Garage; Tech Item Added To Banned List; Carnival Raises Price on Cheers and Internet; Another Outbreak o...

Overboard Search Called Off is the lead story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, December 4, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Hunger Strike Over Canceled Ports; Celebrity Ship Arrives at Port Canaveral; Annual Pass From Virgin; NCL Fills In Some Blanks; New Class of Ship Delivered; Another USCG Rescue; Motor Cycle rally On Cruise Ship; and Lots more, live today at 11 AM EST. #wednesdayt...

Tragic Crew Death on Disney Ship is today's lead story on Monday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, December 2, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Gessica Disertore, a 27-year-old pastry chef from Italy, was on her first contract when tragedy struck on September 27, 2023. Also today, Boarding After Midnight; 2 Medvacs By Coast Guard; Bypass Mexico?; Tragic Crew Death on Disney Ship; and Lots more, liv...

Princess Homeports In Port Canaveral For First Time is the lead story on Friday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, November 29, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Also today, Activists Protest Cruise Ship Pollution; Fast Ferry Collision; HX Sold To Investor Group; and Lots more, live today at 11 AM EST. CLICK HERE for video feed #fridaytravelandcruiseindustrynews #podcast #cruisenews #travelnews #crui...

Prison For Carnival Passenger is the lead story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, November 27, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Michael Truman, the man who attacked a fellow passenger on Carnival Magic in 2023, is serving a prison sentence two and a half years. Also today, Kool and the Gang World Cruise Gala; Southwest Air Adds Cruise Option; San Juan Port Issues; Mediterranean Cruise...

Unethical Casino Tactics is the lead story on Tuesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, November 26, 2024 with Chillie Falls. P&O Cruises Australia faces an imminent class action lawsuit over its “unethical and predatory” practices in ship casinos. Also today, Holland America Offers Free Gratuities For Black Friday; 24 Ships Ace Health Inspection; Leadership Changes For Carnival Brands; Amb...

Norwegian Cancels 40 Cruises is the top story on Friday Travel and Cru8ise Industry News Podcast, November 22, 2024, with Chillie Falls. All the details are within. Also this morning, Breaking News Cancellation; Mike Pack Announces Retirement; No Topless Sunbathing; Royal Caribbean Goes Haiti; and Lots more, live today at 11 AM EST. #fridaytravelandcruiseindustrynews #podcast #cruisenews #travelne...

Actor Named Godparent is the lead story on Thursday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, November 21, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Actor Erik Stonestreet, famous for his role as Cameron Tucker in the hit TV show “Modern Family,” has been named Godparent for the upcoming Norwegian Aqua. Also today, Profitable Year For Port Canaveral; New Itineraries Released For 12 Royal Caribbean Ships; No Show, N...

Visa Required To Enter UK and Ireland is the lead story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, November 20, 2024 with Chillie Falls, broadcasting LIVE from Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Application process opens November 27, 2024 for the required Visa, effective January 8, 2025. Also today, Cruise Line Faces Legal Action; Bluetooth Speakers Banned; HAL Cooking Shows; Disney Fanta...

Sprinklers Erupt On Harmony is the lead story on a very slow Tuesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, November 19, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Also this morning, A Doggy Cruise; MAS Islander Expands Itineraries; Outbreak on Coral Princess; and Lots more, live today at 8 AM EST. #tuesdaytravelandcruiseindustrynews #podcast #cruisenews #travelnews #cruise #travel #chilliescruises #chilliefalls...

Sometime Things Just Go Terribly Wrong is today's lead story on Monday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, November 18, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Chillie's first day on the Norwegian Epic cruise, even though personal rates the equal importance of a news story. Also this morning, Carnival Bringing Back Midnight Buffet; Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol Celebrates Grand Opening; All Departure T...

Sara Stationary In Honduras is the lead story on a Special Broadcast of Saturday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, November 16 2024 from Port Canaveral Florida. Also this morning, Sara Stationary In Honduras; Passenger Limit for Sitka; Bar Harbor Recount; Another Royal Caribbean Ship Encounters Atlantic Storm; Voyager of the Seas Rescue; Lots more, live today at 8 AM EST. CLICK for video fe...

Fair Labor Practice Causes Hiring Bans is the lead story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast with Chillie Falls, November 14, 2024. Imagine if cruise ship crew members enjoyed the same labor protections as workers on land: overtime pay for Sundays and holidays, night shift bonuses, and an annual bonus. Well, this became a reality for hundreds of Brazilian crew members after they s...

Will Chillie and crew hit bad weather this cruise? is the lead story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, November 13, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Anew system is brewing in the Caribbean. Details here. Also today, Regal Princess Fixed; Disney Treasure In Port Canaveral; Carnival Announces Lineup For NYC and Los Angeles; Carnival Piano Bar Updates; Philippine Coast Guard Evacuates Gro...

Cruise Passenger Arrested For Child Porn is the top story on Tuesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, November 12, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Miami-Dade Police arrested Nicholas Gardener, age 24, of Brampton, Ontario who was initially held in the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on a $50,000 bond for five felony charges related to the possession of child sexual abuse materials. Als...

Terrifying Event on Explorer of the Seas is the lead on Monday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, November 11, 2024 with Chillie Falls. It was a terrifying sequence on Explorer of the Seas on Nov. 7 when unexpected hurricane-force winds hit the ship. According to social media reports from passengers on board, the squall caused the ship to list by roughly 30 degrees. Also today, Third Regal P...

Chillie Chats with John Reitmeier is the top feature on Friday's Travel and November Cruise Industry News Podcast, November 8, 2024 with Chillie Falls. A lively discussion of Norwegian Epic staterooms included. Also today, Two Florida Ports Set Records; MSC Loyalty Adds Blue Diamond Tier; Princess Offers 131 Day Round Pacific Cruise ; and Lots more, live today at 11 AM EST. CLICK for video feed #f...

Carnival Quietly Raises Specialty Dining Prices is the top story on Thursday Ttravel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, November 7, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Pice details are within. Also today, Change In Direction For Hurricane Rafael; Storm Adjustments; Royal Confirms Port Deal; Close Vote But Cap Stays; Airlift From Grand Princess; Divina TA Shortened; Spectrum Cruise Canceled; and Lots more, liv...

Major Hurricane Rafael is the lead story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, November 6, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 110 mph with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is expected, and Rafael is forecast to be a major hurricane when it makes landfall in Cuba. Also today, Major Hurricane Rafael; Utopia of the Seas Misses Nassau; Carniva...

Hurricane Rafael Update is the lead story on Tuesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, November 5 2024 with Chillie Falls. Steady to rapid intensification is forecast over the next 24 to 36 hours, and Tropical Storm Rafael is forecast to become a hurricane in the northwestern Caribbean near the Cayman Islands this afternoon. Also today, Record-setting Quarter For NCL; More Cruise Lines Canc...

Intoxicated Passenger Denied Boarding is the lead story on a busy Monday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, November 4, 2024 with Chillie Falls. A 53-year-old passenger was denied boarding on the German cruise ship AIDAmar, operated by AIDA Cruises, due to severe intoxication. Also today, Rotterdam Returns To Ft Lauderdale; One Step Closer To Supersonic Flight; Princess Doubles FCC; Royal Ca...