cruise ship: Quick Facts

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News •

Cruise ship pianist rescued from sea after nine hours in Pacific Ocean • Nov. 8, 2026, 9:50 PM ET (BBC)

Cruise canceled after Coast Guard detains ship in Miami, officials say • Nov. 2, 2026, 9:44 PM ET (CBS)

Cruise line folds over fuel costs, booting passengers in Cambodia • Oct. 28, 2026, 6:20 PM ET (Washington Post)

Cruise captain investigated after three-ship collision forces Canary Islands voyage cancellation • Oct. 26, 2026, 1:14 PM ET (Deutsche Welle)

Cruise, interrupted: Rhine River adventure takes twists and turns due to low levels • Oct. 18, 2026, 6:00 AM ET (St. Paul Pioneer Press)

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Also Known As	passenger ship

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A large white cruise ship is docked at the port in Nassau, Bahamas, with colorful waterfront buildings and palm trees lining the harbor under a blue sky.

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