xwest+FollowCruise Ship Turns Into Norovirus NightmareImagine booking a dream cruise and ending up fighting for your life in the bathroom. That’s what happened to over 80 people on Holland America’s Rotterdam, thanks to a nasty norovirus outbreak. Some folks got so sick, they reportedly cracked ribs from vomiting! The cruise line scrambled to contain it, but with thousands onboard, it spread fast. PSA: hand sanitizer won’t save you—only real handwashing can. Would you risk a cruise after hearing this? #Health #BodyHealth #cruise54Share
derek12+Follow$13K Cruise Nightmare: Aussies Stranded at SeaImagine dropping over $13,000 for a luxury cruise, only to end up stranded at sea for four days! That’s what happened to 123 passengers on the Coral Adventurer after it ran aground near Papua New Guinea. No one was hurt, but the trip turned into a waiting game for rescue, with frustrated travelers now demanding refunds. The big takeaway? Even luxury travel can go sideways—always check those refund policies before you book! #Business #cruise #travelnews30Share
Ernest Harris+FollowWould You Board the 'Hamster Cage' Cruise?So, Royal Caribbean’s new Icon of the Seas is making waves—just not the good kind. A viral Reddit pic roasted the ship’s massive backside, calling it a “sad and scary” symbol of over-the-top luxury. Beyond the memes, there’s real concern: these floating cities dump tons of waste and noise into the ocean, hurting marine life. Even with ‘greener’ fuel, they still dodge real regulations. If you’re planning a cruise, maybe check the eco-credentials before you book! #Business #cruise #RoyalCaribbean01Share
Danielle White+FollowCruise Ship or Floating City Disaster?A TikTok tour of Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas—the world’s biggest cruise ship—has everyone talking, but not in a good way. This ship is basically a small city, packed with malls, pools, and restaurants for over 7,000 people. But here’s the kicker: it burns a wild amount of fuel and pumps out more pollution than you’d think, even with its so-called ‘clean’ LNG engines. People are calling it an environmental nightmare. Would you still hop aboard? #News #cruise #travel10Share
Melanie James+FollowCruise Ship Turns Into Norovirus HotspotImagine being on a 133-day dream cruise and suddenly, over 100 people are hit with norovirus—yep, the stomach bug from hell. The CDC says this is the 21st outbreak on a cruise ship this year, and no one really knows why it’s spiking. The cruise line is going full hazmat mode with cleaning, but honestly, hand sanitizer is your BFF at sea. Would you still go on a cruise after hearing this? #Health #BodyHealth #cruise00Share
Linda Price+FollowBanana Boat Drama Delays Cruise FunImagine showing up for your dream cruise, only to find out you’re stuck in port because a bunch of bananas took a swim! That’s what happened to 5,200 would-be vacationers when a cargo ship lost 16 containers (mostly bananas) near the Isle of Wight. The cruise ship couldn’t leave until the coast was clear. Pro tip: Always check for unexpected delays—sometimes your trip depends on fruit! #Business #cruise #travel00Share
