Travel & Cruise Industry News

MSC and Major Valencia Flooding is today's lead story on Friday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, November 1, 2024 with Chillie Falls. MSC Seaside arrived in Valencia, Spain, for her scheduled port call yesterday. Spain is currently coping with one of the worst flooding disasters in decades – which so far has claimed at least 158 lives, with more missing, and resulted in significant damage...

Regal Princess Cancels Second Cruise is the lead story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, October 31, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Also today, Disney Treasure On Her Way; Could Mobile Add Another Cruise Line?; Princess Mourns Loss; Delays Possible in Galveston; Shore Power Coming To Seward; and Lots more, live today at 11 AM EDT. CLICK Here for video feed #thuresdaytravelandcruisein...

Propulsion Issues For Another Carnival Ship is the lead story on a busy Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, October 30, 2024 with Chillie falls. Carnival Dream is the latest ship to experience an azi-pod attack. Also today, Hull Maintenance for Disney Wonder; Virgin Voyages Adds Alaska for 2026; Vancouver Breaks Record; Montreal Report; HAL World Voyage Changed; Crown Princess Arriv...

Huge Announcement From MSC is today's lead story on Tuesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, October 29, 2024 with Chillie Falls. MSC will enter the Alaska market for the first time with MSC Poesia starting in May 2026. Also today, Coast Guard Evacuates Guest Near Galveston; Outbreaks From Private Hot Tubs; Seattle Shore Power; 20 Years in Baltimore; and Lots more, live today at 11 AM EDT....

Royal Caribbean Makes Last-Minute Cancellations is the lead story on Monday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, October 28, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Calls to Nassau and CocoCay were canceled due to possible weather development. Also today, Norwegian Cancels Africa Stops; Ambassador Reroutes Amsterdam Stop; Regal Princess Cancels; Sea Cloud Spirit Embarks From Venice; Royal Caribbean Expands A...

Last Minute Regal Princess Cancellation is the lead story on a special Sunday episode of the Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, October 27, 2024. Also today, a long range medevac near Cairns; Brilliance of the Seas Forced to Overnight In Mexico; Carnival Guest Arrested; 4 Cruises Cancelled for Charters; Name for 2nd Adora Ship; and Lots more, live today at 11 AM EDT. #sundaytravelandcruisein...

Open Casinos If Port Proposal Passes is the top story this morning on Friday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, October 25, 2024 with Chillie falls. The Cayman Islands is considering a proposal that would allow cruise ships to keep their casinos open, with the aim of keeping the vessels in port overnight. Also today, Royal Caribbean Breaks Ground in Ravenna; Disney Treasure Delivered Early;...

Cruise Lines Win Major Cuba Cruise Case is the lead story on Thursday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, October 24 2024 with Chillie Falls. Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings have won a major appeals victory with respect to cruises to Cuba several years ago, following a lawsuit that alleged “trafficking” claims against the cruise lines. Al...

American Airlines Fined $ 50 million is the lead story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, October 23, 2024 with Chillie Falls, for "numerous serious violations" of the laws protecting airline passengers with disabilities. Also today, American Airlines Fined $50million; Spike In Bookings; Juneau At Odds With Royal Caribbean; Limitations from Tampa Bay; Recycling a Cruise Souvenir...

Norwegian Bliss Alters Itinerary is the top story on Tuesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, October 22, 2024 with Chillie Falls. The Bliss 16-night repositioning cruise from Los Angeles, California, to Miami, Florida, sailing December 6 has been significantly changed.. CLICK HERE for video feed. Also today, Half of Fleet Offers Non-smoking Casinos; New On World America; Fincantieri Cuts...

Stiff Fine For Royal Caribbean is the lead story on Monday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, October 21, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Royal Caribbean paid the Environmental Protection Agency a $473,685 fine for violating disposal guidelines. Also today, Huge Fundraiser for Duffy; Massive Itinerary Changes For Norwegian Dawn; A Carnival Panorama First; CocoCay Tram Service; Ferry Dock Collapse L...

Cruise Ship Finds Historic Vessel is the lead on Friday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, October 18, 2024 with Chillie Falls. A submarine tour from Seabourn Pursuit made a monumental discovery on Monday, October 14, 2024 off the coast of Chile. In addition, Bar Harbor to Consider Repeal; 5 MSC Ships In Caribbean; Comic-Con Cruise; Weather Update; Cindy Molle in Malta; Cindy Lee in Naples;...

Goldbelt and Royal Caribbean to Build Cruise Port in Juneau is the lead on Thursday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, October 17, 2024 with Chillie Falls. The new port will strengthen the city’s infrastructure, improve traffic congestion downtown, and enhance the local and visitor experience. Also today, Carnival's 4th Ship In Galveston; $150K Medevac Bill; Weather Update; Elizabeth on Loca...

Guest Arrested After Altercation is the lead story on Wednesday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, October 16, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Kelli Lyn Ryan and her son, Dylan Ryan, allegedly entered into a heated altercation with an elderly passenger. Disney Float For Macy's Parade; Scattering of Ashes; Canada, New England and Iceland Voyage; Ship To Resort Experience; Norwegian Long-term Deal...

Medevac From Grand Princess is the lead story on Tuesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, October 15, 2024 with Chillie Falls. A 63-year-old male passenger experienced severe abdominal pain that required greater medical care than could be provided onboard the Grand Princess. Only the ship was over 1,000 miles from assistance. Also today, Medevac From Grand Princess; Carnival Vista Repaired...

Overboard Passenger Dies is the lead story on Monday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, October 14, 2024 with Chillie Falls. A passenger aboard MSC Cruises’ MSC Virtuosa tragically lost her life after falling overboard near the Channel Islands in the English Channel. Also today, Crew Member Dies During Drill; Propulsion Issue Again For Carnival Vista; Royal Caribbean Adding Africa; Carniva...

Carnival Guest Reunites With Doctor After Rescue is the top story on Friday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, October 11, 2024 with Chillie Falls. In an emotional reunion on Good Morning America, 12-year-old Aiden Parker reunited with Dr. Stephanie Weiss, the cruise ship doctor who helped save his life during a dramatic medical emergency aboard the Carnival Venezia this past May. Also tod...

(Audio Issue, FF to 7 min mark) Hurricane Milton Aftermath is the lead on Thursday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, October 10, 2024 with Chillie Falls. We look at some of the damage from Milton including reports from some of this channels regulars. Also today, RCCL Announces New Destination In Mexico; MSC Expands Program With Guiness World Records; Today's Seashore Cruise Cancelled; Carni...

A CATASTROPHIC CATEGORY 4 HURRICANE is the lead story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, October 9, 2024 with Chillie Falls. After some 18 hours at Category 5, the wind speed dropped enough to reclassify as a Category 4 Hurricane. It appears to be going thru another eyewall replacement cycle. Landfall tonight could be anywhere from Category 3 to Category 5. Also today, List of S...

Category 5 Hurricane Aimed at Tampa Bay is the top story on Tuesday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast. October 8, 2024 with Chillie Falls. All major indications say this will be a massive disaster—category 4 or 5 powerful storm delivering a direct hit on Tampa Bay area a night. The area is still cleaning up from Hurricane Helene two weeks ago. Also today, Woman Struck By Bus Carrying Cruis...

Hurricane Milton Intensifies 100 MPH Overnight is the lead story on Monday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, October 7, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Florida residents need to prepare now! Also this morning, Cruise Changes; Recent Outbreak on Radiance of the Sea; Islander Sails Early; Amazon Drought; Back to Back Rescues; Double Sailaway; SS United States Damaged In Butglary; and Lots more, li...

Repairs Complete on Icon of the Seas is the lead story on Friday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, October 4, 2024 with hillie Falls. Also today, Okaloosa County and the SS United States; Launch of Mexico Cruise Season: Villa Vie Odyssey Sails; More Itinerary Changes From Carnival; Princess Ship Snaps Mooring Lines; Tragic Ferry Accident; and Lots more, live today at 11 AM EDT. CLICK for...

Carnival Guests Banned For Life is the top story on Thursday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, October 3, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Also today, Weather Update; Two P&O Ships Moving to Carnival; Expedition Ship Has Azi-pod Issues; A Ship For Hot Air Tom; and Lots more, live today at 11 AM EDT. #thursdaytravelandcruiseindustrynews #podcast #msccruises #cruisenews #travelnews #cruise #travel...

Strike Will Not Affect Cruise Operations is the lead story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, October 2, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Also today, Villa Vie Odyssey Update: CBD Issues at JFK; NCL Changes Specialty Dining Pricing; More Carnival Alterations; 7 Million From New Orleans; Anthem Sailing Delayed; and Lots more, live today at 11 AM EDT. CLICK for video feed #wednesdaytravel...

Longshoremen Strike Begins is the lead story on Tuesday Travel and Cruise Industry Newsodcast, October 1, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Also today, Villa Vie Odyssey Finally Sails; More Alaska Cancellations; Carnival Paradise Sailed Yesterday; Another Outbreak on Radiance of the Seas; Disney Wish Cancels Call Due to Civil Unrest; Star of the Seas Floated Out; Carnival Profits Soar; Women Only Cruise; T...