Cruise News Update: Ships Break Free, Navigating Behavior Warnings, and Oversold Cabin Concerns

You’ve come to the right place to keep up with the big cruise news stories of the week. Highlights include significant incidents affecting multiple cruise ships, warnings about guest behavior, and oversold cruise options.

Windy Weather Causes Mishaps on Three Ships

High winds have recently impacted several cruise ships. On May 30, 2025, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Epic experienced a serious incident in Catania, Sicily. Strong winds caused the ship to move, breaking mooring lines and sending the gangway tumbling, resulting in a female passenger falling into the water. Fortunately, both she and her husband were rescued quickly, with no serious injuries reported.

The same day, Holland America Line’s Westerdam in Ketchikan, Alaska, faced 70 MPH winds that caused the gangway to separate from the pier. There were no injuries in this event either. On May 31, MSC Cruises’ MSC Seascape also broke away from its mooring lines while at MSC Ocean Cay, with the gangway falling into the water, but again, no injuries were reported.

Carnival’s Preemptive Measures Against Misbehavior

As the summer season approaches, Carnival Cruise Line has implemented new guidelines for guests aboard its ships. On June 1, 2025, guests received letters outlining specific rules meant to ensure everyone’s safety. This includes a curfew for minors under 17, a ban on excessive noise, and restrictions on specific personal devices. Penalties for violations could include fines or being removed from the cruise.

Lucrative Deals From Oversold Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship

Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas announced a series of lucrative offers due to overbooking for its June 7, 2025, Western Caribbean cruise. Guests are being invited to swap their cruise for another select voyage, receiving a 50% fare refund and a $300 onboard credit. Alternatively, guests may cancel for a full refund and receive a 100% Future Cruise Credit towards another cruise by June 7, 2026.

Carnival Cruise Line Bans Certain Fans

In an interesting development, Carnival Cruise Line has banned certain types of hand-held fans from nightclubs and indoor dance venues on its ships. This rule, part of the "Have Fun. Be Safe" guidelines, specifically targets clack fans, which are often used in dance routines.

MSC Orchestra Power Outage and Fire

MSC Cruises’ MSC Orchestra encountered an engine room fire on June 2, 2025, that led to a power loss while sailing a 7-night cruise from Sardinia. The fire was extinguished quickly, but the ship drifted without power for hours. Initial reports suggest crew members were unharmed despite some sustaining soot on their faces. The ship later regained power and arrived in Genoa, where further repairs were made.

Cunard Initiates Charges for Room Service

Cunard has begun charging for room service items ordered after 10 a.m. for guests booking the lowest fare categories. Prices for these items will range from $2.50 to $6.50, while breakfast orders placed prior remain complimentary.

Diana Ross to Christening New Icon-Class Ship

Finally, superstar Diana Ross has been named the godmother of Royal Caribbean’s upcoming Star of the Seas, set to enter service in August 2025. The ship will be based in Port Canaveral and will debut alongside its inaugural voyage to the Western Caribbean.

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