Top 5 Cruise News Stories for Oct 4, 2026

Mom Arrested After 3-Day Cruise, Police Say She Left 4 Children Home Alone

A three-day Carnival cruise ended with an arrest for a North Miami Beach mother after police say she left her four young children home alone while she sailed to the Bahamas.

According to an arrest affidavit, 29-year-old Nathalie Belizaire was taken into custody Monday morning after Carnival Conquest returned to PortMiami. Police allege she had left four children, including a 2-month-old infant and a 2-year-old, inside her apartment without adult supervision.

Thinking About Taking a Solo Cruise? Here's What You Need to Know

When people think about cruising, they often picture couples or families sailing together. In fact, our name—Cruising Together Couple—reflects exactly how we enjoy cruising.

But cruising solo has become more popular than ever.

Whether you're single, widowed, divorced, retired, or simply looking for some time to yourself, more travelers are discovering that a cruise can be an excellent solo vacation. Cruise lines have taken notice, and many now offer cabins designed specifically for one guest.

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MSC World Asia Completes Sea Trials Ahead of December Mediterranean Debut - MSC Cruises is getting closer to welcoming its newest flagship to the fleet. MSC World Asia has successfully completed her final sea trials in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of France, marking another major milestone as the cruise line prepares the ship for her December 2026 debut in the Mediterranean. (CLICK HERE TO READ MORE)

Fight Breaks Out on Carnival Horizon During Final Day of Cruise - A fight involving several passengers aboard Carnival Horizon is making the rounds on social media after video of the altercation was posted as the ship was wrapping up its September 20–26 sailing from Miami. (CLICK HERE TO READ MORE)

Why You Can’t Cruise After 24 Weeks Pregnant

Cruising while pregnant is something many families look forward to a relaxing babymoon before welcoming a new addition. But there’s an important rule across the cruise industry that sometimes catches travelers by surprise: you cannot sail if you are beyond a certain number of weeks pregnant.

Recently, there was a heartbreaking situation involving a pregnant passenger who was under the required limit but went into labor unexpectedly. Tragically, both babies did not survive. Our hearts go out to that family. Situations like this are devastating, and they also highlight why cruise lines have these policies in place.

MSC Breaks Ground on New Private Island Destination in The Bahamas

MSC Cruises is expanding its private-island presence in The Bahamas with the groundbreaking of Sandy Cay, a new destination being developed next to the cruise line's existing Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.

MSC held a groundbreaking ceremony on September 28, marking the official start of the next phase of a project that was first announced earlier this year. Construction and site work are already well underway, with the new destination currently scheduled to open in 2028.

The ceremony brought together MSC Group Cruise Division Executive Chairman Pierfrancesco Vago, Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis, government officials and other people involved with the project.

Top 5 Cruise News Stories for Sept 28, 2026

Fight Breaks Out on Carnival Horizon During Final Day of Cruise

A fight involving several passengers aboard Carnival Horizon is making the rounds on social media after video of the altercation was posted as the ship was wrapping up its September 20–26 sailing from Miami.

According to social-media posts, the incident took place on the final full day of the cruise, September 25, while the ship was at sea. Carnival Horizon's itinerary shows the ship returning to Miami on September 26 after visiting Celebration Key, Montego Bay and Grand Cayman.

Video posted by a passenger shows several women involved in a physical confrontation on the lido deck near the BlueIguana area. The fight appears to have been captured from at least two different angles, with other passengers watching and attempting to intervene. Another report on the incident says Carnival security eventually became involved and that some of those involved were taken away.

MSC World Asia Completes Sea Trials Ahead of December Mediterranean Debut

MSC Cruises is getting closer to welcoming its newest flagship to the fleet. MSC World Asia has successfully completed her final sea trials in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of France, marking another major milestone as the cruise line prepares the ship for her December 2026 debut in the Mediterranean.

The final sea trials were designed to put the ship through a variety of tests, including her engines, maneuverability, fuel efficiency, safety systems, speed and stopping distances. According to MSC Cruises, the testing confirmed that the ship is ready to move into the final stages of completion. The ship had previously completed her first round of sea trials in July.