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Accessible Travel, Field-Tested

Cruise reporting, practical access guidance, reader questions, and firsthand notes for traveling with confidence.

Major 7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Japan

Major 7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Japan⁠ is the lead story on Monday ⁠Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, April 20, 2026⁠ with Chillie Falls. Also this morning, Celestyal Discovery First Cruise Ship to Transit Strait of Hormuz ;  MSC Euribia Safely Transits Strait of Hormuz; Tui Ships Clear After Tense Confrontation; Norwegian Aura Floated Out; NCL Issues Parking Procedures; Carnival Splendor […]

Norwegian Jewel Departs Philadelphia

Norwegian Jewel Departs Philadelphia⁠ is today’s lead story on Friday ⁠Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, April 17, 2026⁠ with Chillie Falls. Also this morning, Princess Cruises Orders Three New Mega-Ships ; Cruise Industry Surges to Record; Ship Saves Sailor and His Cat; $300K Carnival Lawsuit; Adults Only Cruises From California ; and lots more LIVE […]

Sun Princess Passengers Spot Military Submarine

Sun Princess Passengers Spot Military Submarine⁠ is the lead story on Wednesday, ⁠Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, April 15, 2026⁠ with Chillie Falls. Also this morning, $500 Million Overhaul; Ship Fails Inspection; Norwegian Dawn Changes Debarkation Port; NCL Settles Over Covid Sales Tactics; MSC Gratuities; Marseille To Power 3 Ships At Once; and lots more […]

Senior Living Bingo and Machetes

Senior Living Bingo and Machetes⁠ is a fun way to start Monday’s ⁠Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, April 13, 2026⁠ with Chillie Falls. Also this morning, Norwegian Confirms Crew Member Overboard; MSC the Latest to Skip Fjord; Passenger Detained In Cabin; Trump Recruiting Gamers For Air Traffic Controller Jobs; Jet Fuel Crisis; Carnival Spirit Delayed; […]

Meyer Werft Unveils Battery-Powered Cruise Ship

Meyer Werft Unveils Battery-Powered Cruise Ship⁠ is the lead story on Friday ⁠Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, April 10, 2026⁠ with Chillie Falls. Also this morning, Juneau Finalizes Lease for New Downtown Cruise Dock; MSC Cancels Season Opener; Symphony of the Seas to Leave Texas; Virgin Voyages Launches First California Season; Carnival Spirit Itinerary Change; […]

P&O Formula 1 Experience

P&O Arvia’s Formula 1 Experience⁠ is the lead story on Wednesday ⁠Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, April 8, 2026⁠ with Chillie Falls. Also today, Ship Runs Aground Near Movie Island; All Passengers Rescued; Port of Galveston Approves $2.4B Master Plan; Royal Caribbean Sued After Child Suffers Severe Burns on Wonder of the Seas; Virgin Voyages […]