From fights to lost luggage to roaming fees to more fights, do you remember these crazy cruise stories from 2025?
The Year Cruises Went Off the Rails: 10 Stories That Shocked Us

One Carnival guest hoped to share some New Year’s cheer with homemade treats but is upset their cookies were confiscated.
Carnival Guest Claims Missing Treat Ruins the New Year

The 2025 Cruise Hive Awards name Legend of the Seas the Most Anticipated Cruise Ship of 2026, continuing Royal Caribbean’s dominance.
Cruisers Pick Legend of the Seas as 2026’s Most Anticipated New Ship

Norwegian Breakaway has adjusted the timing of its visit to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, due to strong currents in its path.
Norwegian Breakaway Makes New Year’s Day Itinerary Change

A Christmas cruise aboard Celebrity Eclipse was less than merry with an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness reported.
Over 100 People Got Sick on a Celebrity Cruise, the Cause Is Still a Mystery

Costa Diadema diverted to evacuate a guest who may have meningitis, but are others onboard at risk of contagion as well?
Sudden Passenger Evacuation on Costa Diadema Leads to Rare Mid-Route Diversion

More than 7.4 million cruise passengers and nearly 1,900 ships arrived in 2025 across Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico.
Quintana Roo’s Cruise Boom Breaks Records — But What’s Fueling It?

Royal Caribbean has been named the Best Overall Cruise Line, becoming the first brand to ever unseat Carnival as the winner of this title.
Royal Caribbean Usurps Carnival as the Best Overall Cruise Line of 2025

Star of the Seas has been voted the Best New Cruise Ship of 2025, giving the honor to a Royal Caribbean ship for the third straight year.
Star of the Seas Beats a Packed Field to Win Best New Cruise Ship

338,959 cruise passengers passed through Norfolk, Virginia’s cruise port in 2025, marking a record year.
Norfolk’s Cruise Surge Just Hit a Milestone — And 2026 Could Be Even Bigger