Travel & Cruise Industry News

Wonder of the Seas Itinerary Change is the lead story on Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, October 11, 2023 with Chillie Falls. The January 7 sailing of Wonder of the Seas has altered its itinerary due to refueling requirements. The cruise will stop in San Juan rather than St Thomas, USVI. Also today, $1 Million Grant For Shore Power in Galveston; Barcelona Bans Ships From Central Port; Ele...

Carnival Freedom Begins $Multi-million Enhancement is the lead story on the Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, October 10 2023 with Chillie Falls. The most important part of this dry dock is the replacement of the iconic funnel that was destroyed by fire last summer in Grand Turk. Also today, Savannah Bananas To Sail; Bar Harbor To Limit Passengers in 2024; India-Sri Lanka passenger ferry co...

Cruise Lines Cancel Israel is the lead story on Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, October 9, 2023 with Chillie Falls. Numerous ships have altered itineraries due to recent attacks by Gaza militants on Israel. We will update all that we know. Also today, Virgin Voyages Deal; NYC Shore Power By 2028; Azamara Meet-up; Resort World Adds Vietnam and Philippines; Huge Change In Weather Update; an...

Solo Rower Rescued is the lead story of many this morning on Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, October 6, 2023 with Chillie Falls. Australian solo rower Tom Robinson's rescue unfolded successfully earlier today as the Pacific Explorer cruise ship came to his aid. The Pacific Explorer was in the midst of a 9-day journey departing from Auckland, New Zealand, with approximately 2000 passengers...

Passport Processing Times Better is the lead story on the Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, October 5, 2023 with Chillie Falls. The US Department of State announced that passport processing times are now two weeks shorter to restore passport waiting times to pre-pandemic levels. Also today, Two Royal Caribbean Ships Alter Itineraries; Viking Sweeps Awards; OceaniaTo Alaska in 2025; Norwegia...

8 Year Old Boy Rescued from Fall is today's lead story on Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, October 4, 2023 with Chillie Falls. An 8-year-old boy narrowly escaped a tragic fate when he slipped and fell into the water in the small gap separating the dock from the ship, the Enchantment of the Seas. Also today, Amsterdam Port Taxes Increase 37%; Heavy Rains and Flooding In Virgin Islands; Carn...

51 Back To Back Princess Cruises is the lead on Tuesday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, October 3, 2023 with Chillie Falls. Jess and Marty Ansen from Australia are amid a two year,51 cruise vacation that is cheaper than a nursing home. Also today, Phillippe Batters Leewards; NCL Reclassifies Spa Suites; Norwegian Adds Wheel of Fortune; Celebrity Ascent Passes Sea Trials; Former Costa Me...

Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast with Special Guest Kelly Narowski, October 2, 2023. Host Chillie Falls and Kelly will discuss mental health and psychiatric disabilities, some of which affect our guest. This promises to be a most insightful and inspirational interview. A long time professional speaker, Kellly opens up about her personal situation that made this a totally poignant chat. Also...

Captain of Viking River Ship Sentenced For Negligence is the lead story on Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, September 29, 2023 with Chillie Falls. Hungarian Judge Dr. Leona Németh found that Captain Chaplinsky was negligent in the operation of the Viking river cruise ship which overtook and ran over the smaller sightseeing boat as the two vessels proceeded at night under the Margit Bridge...

Passenger Dies While Snorkeling is the lead story on Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast for September 28, 2023 with host Chillie Falls. During an Australian voyage, an Pacific Adventure, a passenger tragically lost their life on while snorkeling at Mystery Island/Aneityum Vanuatu - a renowned holiday destination known for its exquisite beaches. The report was verified by P&O Cruises. Also tod...

Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast with Special Guest Nate Vallier, Alaska and Yukon Tours, September 27, 2023. Nate and Chillie discuss some of the problems caused by a record year in Alaska and what needs to be done about those issues. They also honed in on Sitka, Alaska and efforts there to limit cruise ship traffic. Also this morning, Two Islands Impose Tax On RCCL; Age Limit Raised For S...

One Dead During Rescue Attempt is the lead story on today's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, September 26, 2023 with Chillie Falls. P&O Australia's ship Pacific Explorer, which departed from Auckland NZ on Friday, encountered a distress call from a New Zealand-flagged sailing yacht with a broken mast, necessitating a course diversion. Tragically, one life was lost during this incident yest...

Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast with Special Guest Bethany Bartley, September 25, 2023 and your host, Chillie Falls. Bethany chats about her recent Crystal Symphony Cruise and compares that with her last two Azamara cruises. To follow Bethany, check out her travel blog, https://bethanyexplores.com/. Also today, AIDA Bids Farewell To AIDAaura; Royal Caribbean Cancels Cruise; New Ship Earns...

China's Ministry of Transport Grants Approval is the lead story on today's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, September 22, 2023 with Chillie Falls. In a significant development, China's Ministry of Transport has granted official approval for the complete resumption of international cruise ship transportation to and from Chinese ports. This marks a pivotal milestone towards returning to norm...

Alaska Port Seeks Cruise Passenger Limit In 2024 is the lead story on today's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, September 21, 2023 with Chillie Falls. The number of cruise passengers flooding the small town of Sitka, Alaska, has left a group of residents clamoring that a cruise passenger limit be imposed. This past summer, cruise ships transported around 560,000 visitors to Sitka, breaking...

Ships To Return To Venice is today's top story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, September 20, 2023 with Chillie Falls. Cruise ships will return to the primary cruise port in Venice at Marittima (Stazione Marittima) in spring 2027, announced Fulvio Lino Di Blasio president of the Port Authority of Venice and Chioggia. This marks a turning point after the ban on large ships' acc...

Utopia of the Seas Floated Out is today's lead story on Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, September 19, 2023 with Chillie Falls. The final of Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-class cruise ships, Utopia of the Seas, entered the water during a float out. The 15-hour event took place at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. Utopia of the Seas will be debuting out of Port Cana...

Hurricane Nigel: What To Expect is the lead story on Monday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, September 18, 2023 with Chillie Falls. Nigel is forecast to rapidly strengthen into a major hurricane on Tuesday. A gradual weakening trend could start late Wednesday. Also today, Luminosa Spending 10 Days at Sea; Starlink Gains More Ships; Carnival Quietly Eliminating Libraries; 2 Passengers Lef...

Free at Last is today's lead story on Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, September 15, 2023 with Chillie Falls. SunStone, the Miami-based owner of Ocean Explorer, confirmed its ship has been successfully assisted off its grounding by Tarajoq, a Greenland research vessel involved in several earlier attempts to refloat her. Also today MEO-LEO Service with Starlink; a weather update and lots mo...

News Dominated By Weather is today's lead story on Thursday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, September 14, 2023 with Chillie Falls. With a look at two hurricanes and to other strong systems, today's news, is in fact, dominated by weather. Also today, Carnival Panorama misses call in Mazatlán due to a sinking cargo vessel. CLICK HERE to access video feed #whill_us #whill #hurricanelee #hurr...

Ship Runs Aground In Greenland is the lead story on Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, September 13, 2023 with Chillie Falls. Ocean Explorer, has run aground in Alpefjord near Mestersvig within the National Park in East Greenland. The ship had 206 passengers on board, and fortunately, no injuries were reported in connection with the grounding. Also today, Adora Magic City Completes 2nd Sea T...

Carnival Shutting Down Website For 2 Days is the lead story on Tuesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, September 12, 2023 with Chillie Falls. Carnival Cruise Line is upgrading their reservation systems this weekend that will take all of Saturday and most of Sunday. The downtime will affect GoCCL Navigator, Carnival.com, and the booking systems used by Carnival’s Contact Center teams. Also...

Passenger Indicted For Sexual Assault is the lead story on Monday Travel and Cruise Industry News, September 11, 2023 with Chillie Falls. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced last week that Salem Christopher Diop, age 22, of Kingston, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand jury on a sexual assault charge. No information about the victim, nor...

Guest Drowns On Cruise Line Private Island is the lead story on an action packed Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, September 8, 2023 with Chillie Falls, broadcast unexpectantly from Richmond, Virginia. A 26-year-old individual died last Thursday after going underwater at MSC Cruises Ocean Cay Marine Reserve during a family visit to the lagoon area of the island. Also today, Hurricane Lee Po...

Crew Wages Worth 2 $Million Aus Stolen is the lead story on Tuesday Travel and Cruise Industry News, September 5, 2023 with Chillie Falls. The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has exposed a case of wage theft amounting to a staggering $2 million Australian Dollars (approximately 1.27 million US Dollars) aboard the luxury cruise ship MS Caledonian Sky. Also today, Norwegian Joy Dela...