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New York Post
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Cruise workers can never break this rule, or they face getting kicked off the ship — and even arrested
They frown on this kind of relation-ship. Landing a man in uniform on the high seas might sound like the ultimate maritime fantasy, but one cruise ship employee revealed that's unlikely to happen. The reason: flirting with passengers could potentially get crew members booted from the vessel. Luke Osey, a professional magician who has worked on ships, dropped the bombshell in a viral TikTok video while responding to a fan who'd asked what employees do if passengers come on to them. 'The thing is, it's not really going to get to that point,' Osey explained. 'If you notice that a guest is starting to flirt with you, obviously you talk to them for a bit, but you're not going to flirt back because you know it would be leading them on.' 3 Cruise magician Luke Osey has revealed that flirting with passengers could get crew members kicked off a ship. CandyRetriever – Contrary to the sea-bound salaciousness that permeated the 1970s sitcom 'The Love Boat,' that kind of vessel va-va-voom is not allowed. The card-trick shark said that, for the most part, high seas employees 'politely decline' voyagers' advances, as not doing so could land them a one-way ticket off the ship. 'If there was even a hint of suspicion that you were talking to or sleeping with a guest, you'd be disembarked immediately,' the illusionist explained. 'My contract would be terminated, I'd be kicked off at the next stop pretty much.' Osey claimed he took this rule so seriously that he'd intervene if he saw a colleague coming onto a guest. 'I'd say, 'Hey, mate, that's not the best idea — you could get called out for this,'' said the magician. 'A little bit of fun is not worth your contract,' the young shipmate concluded. 'And, also, the average age of cruisers is about 65, so it's not really my type anyway.' 3 'A little bit of fun is not worth your contract,' magician and cruise vet Luke Osey declared. TikTok/lukeosey According to P&O Cruises' Fleet Harassment Policy, 'any intimate relations or attempts at intimate relations that are unwelcome, including asking a passenger to be alone, kissing, engaging in sexual relations, or any other similar behavior will be dealt with under the Code of Conduct with a potential sanction being up to and including dismissal.' In fact, non-consensual interactions could be deemed a 'criminal offense' and result in the offending crew member getting arrested. Crew members are also prohibited from inviting passengers to their cabin accommodations — unless the employee is already recognized to be in a relationship with said guest before boarding. 'You must declare this to your Head of Department prior to the passenger boarding,' they write. 3 The Liberty of the Seas sails away from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Getty Images Relationships between crewmembers, on the other hand, are generally acceptable with one caveat — supervisors are not allowed to date their subordinates, the Daily Mail reported. Meanwhile, cruise ships are veritable havens for inter-passenger relations. In fact, swinging — engaging in group sex or swapping partners — is particularly popular with randy travelers often pinning pictures of upside-down pineapples to cabin doors to let fellow pleasure boaters know they're in the mood for a switcheroo.
Cision Canada
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
ROYAL CARIBBEAN WILL AMP UP MEMORY-MAKING ON OVATION, HARMONY AND LIBERTY OF THE SEAS IN 2026
The three game-changing ships will be decked out with bolder thrills, unmatched chill and more ways to dine and drink MIAMI, June 18, 2025 /CNW/ -- Royal Caribbean is tripling the adventure in 2026 when it debuts three newly amplified vacations on Ovation, Harmony and Liberty of the Seas. The fan-favorite ships are set to be reimagined with bold new experiences while visiting must-see destinations across Alaska, Europe and the Caribbean. Vacationers have more choices than ever before for all-out adventures starting spring 2026 and can book the vacations now on Royal Caribbean's website. "Royal Caribbean continues to raise the bar on delivering the best of every vacation with revolutionary ships and top-rated exclusive destinations. The Royal Amplified program gives our guests the best of Royal Caribbean with new-to-class culinary options and experiences, entertainment and thrilling adventures, paired with the hospitality and service Royal Caribbean is known for," said Jay Schneider, chief product innovation officer, Royal Caribbean. "After seeing incredible success and guest satisfaction with the amplification of Allure of the Seas, we're excited to bring three new amplifications to our fleet in 2026." With new thrills and laidback chill, bolder ways to dine and drink, leveled-up nightlife, and more ways to stay, families and adventurers can max out memories on a lineup of unmatched experiences: Ovation of the Seas Vacationers can go all out with amplified experiences on Ovation, including a revamped pool deck with private casitas and a new whirlpool. To refuel, there's a variety of international cuisine to indulge in from Tuscan favorites at Giovanni's Italian Kitchen to hibachi at Izumi Teppanyaki. The celebrations continue with tropical cocktails at the Pesky Parrot tiki bar, making its Quantum Class debut; dancing at the brand-new Sound Cellar; and more slots and games at the expanded Casino Royale. Along with new accommodations like the Ultimate Family Suite and Panoramic Suite, the upcoming experiences join a lineup of returning Quantum Class favorites like the Ripcord by iFly skydiving simulator and SeaPlex, the largest indoor activity space at sea. Ovation will take adventure to the next level at sea and on land with getaways to Alaska, where vacationers can take in the wonders of the Last Frontier on 7- to 13-night Alaskan adventures starting spring 2026. Plus, Ovation returns to the region as the first in the action-packed Quantum Class lineup to deliver immersive adventures on land with multi-night Cruisetour experiences. Harmony of the Seas Making its way to Harmony is a new Caribbean-inspired pool deck with tropical sips at the new The Lime & Coconut, as well as a refreshed adults-only Solarium. Adventurers can dive into bold bites at more than 20 venues, including Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade for gameday favorites, El Loco Fresh for Mexican delights and the new Samba Grill Brazilian Steakhouse. Plus, new ways to stay like the Ultimate Family Suite and even bigger nightlife at the largest Casino Royale in Royal Caribbean's fleet create more ways for all kinds of vacationers to make memories. Harmony will kick off its summer glow-up in Europe before the Oasis Class vacation calls Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, home. Starting winter 2026, vacationers can get away to the Caribbean on 5- and 7-night vacations to locations like Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, and Falmouth, Jamaica. Adventurers can also visit the vacation brand's top-rated Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas and purchase their day passes to the all-inclusive Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, debuting December 2025. Liberty of the Seas Families are in for all-new experiences for all ages with unmatched chill at the completely reimagined pool deck with The Lime & Coconut and new casitas, and thrills at an all-new Royal Escape Room concept coming to Liberty. There are flavors for all tastebuds from Japanese cuisine and hibachi at Izumi Teppanyaki to tacos and more at El Loco Fresh, along with a new-to-ship Starbucks. It's all combined with returning favorites on deck, like The Perfect Storm waterslides, crave-worthy restaurants and show-stopping entertainment. Sailing from Southampton in summer 2026, vacationers on Liberty can explore European hot spots with 7-night adventures to places like the awe-inspiring Norwegian fjords, the medieval streets of Bruges, Belgium, and the rich culture of Copenhagen, Denmark. Then, Liberty will head to Galveston, Texas, for the winter season, unlocking more ways for vacationers to explore the Western Caribbean at spots like the vacation brand's Royal Beach Club Cozumel, delivering the ultimate beach day in Mexico when it opens in 2026. Following the newly reimagined Allure of the Seas, the three soon-to-be-amplified vacations are the latest in the award-winning fleet to be transformed as part of Royal Caribbean's Royal Amplified program, first introduced in 2018. Royal Caribbean continues to deliver the best vacations to more than seven million people annually with visits to 300-plus destinations across 28 ships, with four more on order. Plus, the vacation brand will continue to expand its destination lineup in the next three years with the addition of four exclusive experiences, including the next bold adventure in Perfect Day Mexico in fall 2027. Joining the lineup are Royal Caribbean's new Royal Beach Clubs in Paradise Island in The Bahamas and Cozumel, Mexico, along with exclusive beach destinations in Labadee, Haiti, and Lelepa in the South Pacific to deliver more ways to bask in paradise. More information about Royal Caribbean's leading vacations and growing lineup of ships and destinations can be found on Royal Caribbean's website. About Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean, part of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), has delivered memorable vacations for more than 50 years. The cruise line's game-changing ships and exclusive destinations revolutionize vacations with innovations and an all-encompassing combination of experiences, from thrills to dining and entertainment, for every type of family and vacationer. Voted "Best Cruise Line Overall" for 22 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards, Royal Caribbean makes memories with adventurers across more than 300 destinations in 80 countries on all seven continents, including the line's top-rated exclusive destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas. Media can stay up to date by following @RoyalCaribPR on X and visit For additional information or to book, vacationers can visit call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN or contact their travel advisor. *Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release relating to, among other things, expectations on timing and investments in the Royal Amplified Program, specific entertainment and culinary offerings, and future deployment plans constitute forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipate," "will," and similar expressions are intended to help identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations, are based on judgments, are inherently uncertain and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements. Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, those included under the caption "Risk Factors" in the most recent annual report on Form 10-K filed by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other SEC filings, copies of which may be obtained by visiting our Investor Relations website at or the SEC's website at Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this release, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Carnival shares cruise loyalty news; Royal Caribbean cruiser fined
For some time now, Carnival Cruise Line has been teasing that it's working on a revamp of its VIFP (Very Important Fun Person) Club loyalty program. In April, Carnival President Christine Duffy confirmed that enhancements to the program are indeed coming soon and will offer greater value and engagement for loyal Carnival cruisers. Details on these improvements are expected to be revealed this summer and take effect in before the full details are unveiled, Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassador John Heald just shared one key thing that the updated program won't include — and many passengers are not happy. Doug Parker shared more details on Carnival's disappointing loyalty program news and other cruise news, including a case that reminds cruisers to be mindful of laws in cruise ports of call, on the May 9th edition of Cruise News Cruise News Today with Doug Parker. Good morning, here's your cruise news for Friday, May 9th. A U.S. cruise passenger has been fined $2,500 in Bermuda after admitting to drug possession and importation. Pamela Walker, age 60, arrived aboard the Liberty of the Seas and asked customs officials if cannabis was illegal, then admitted to them that she had some. Now officers found over 10 grams of cannabis, a small amount of the white stuff, and other drug-related items. Walker said that the drugs were for pain relief and apologized in court. The judge reminded her that drug laws vary by Carnival Cruise Line has confirmed it will not offer loyalty status matching across its sister brands like Holland America, Princess, Cunard, and so on, which disappointed cruisers hoping for shared benefits like Royal Caribbean. Despite being part of the same corporate family, Carnival says each brand is run independently with different pricing and perks, making a unified loyalty program impractical. Carnival's brand ambassador John Heald says there are no plans to change this, meaning that if Carnival guests are looking to try premium lines like Cunard or Princess, they'll have to start the loyalty program from a federal appeals court has rejected a lawsuit by two Filipino crew members who claimed false imprisonment and emotional distress after being kept on board a Celebrity cruise ship during the early months of the pandemic. The 11th Circuit Court sided with the Miami-based cruise line, noting that the CDC's no-sale order delayed crew repatriation and that the company followed strict protocols once the order was lifted. The crew members, who remained on board for months, were eventually flown home in May of 2020. The court found that Celebrity's actions did not cross the line of being the photo of the week comes from Jeff on Sapphire Princess in Moorea. I hope I pronounced that correctly. You can send yours in: photos@ All photos are subject to broadcast. And cruise line stocks were all up on Thursday. Carnival Corporation: up 3 percent, 20.25. Royal Caribbean: up 2 percent, 232.84. Norwegian: up 3 percent, 17.88. And Viking: up 1.2 percent, 43.57. If you have a lead on a story, let us know. Tips@ Have yourself a great weekend. I'm Doug Parker with Cruise News Today. (The Arena Group will earn a commission if you book a cruise.) , or email Amy Post at or call or text her at 386-383-2472.
