The Barefoot Brief — Week of Oct 17, 2025

• Princess cancels Asia sailings amid staffing & port issues

• Crew member dies overboard aboard Icon of the Seas

• P&O launches 124‑night world voyage for 2028

• New leads emerge in Amy Bradley cruise disappearance

The Barefoot Brief — Week of Oct 10, 2025

• RC rescues ~10 stranded on raft between Cuba & Mexico

• Medevac from Sky Princess off Algeria

• Woman stuck in over‑ocean waterslide aboard Bliss

• Carnival demands “guardian” for adult cruisers

• MSC Silver II collides with fishing boat off India

• German police board Disney’s new cruiser during test voyage

The Barefoot Brief — Week of Oct 3, 2025

• Norovirus outbreak on Serenade of the Seas sickens ~100

• Norwegian cancels 55+ sailings in fleet redeployment

• Aqua & Escape skip Bermuda; rerouted due to storms

• Star of the Seas reroutes to Western Caribbean to avoid weather

• Carnival tweaks itineraries amid Atlantic storms

• Medevac: 2 guests + 1 crew flown off Carnival Adventure

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The Barefoot Brief — Week of Sept 19, 2025

• Wonder of the Seas brawl sends ship back to Miami; two hospitalized.

• Carnival Pride crew removed after exploitation allegations.

• Juneau tragedy: 36-year-old Texas passenger dies on Mount Roberts hike.

• Sitka loss: 71-year-old Florida man found dead aboard Oceania Riviera.

• Celebrity Beyond sparks panic with erroneous itinerary emails.

• Western Australia announces major cruise expansion for 2026–27.

• Carnival modifies loyalty program: “Diamond Forever” for top members.

The Barefoot Brief — Week of Sept 12, 2025

• Overboard drama in San Juan: Rhapsody of the Seas guest jumped ship over unpaid gambling debt. Survived, swam ashore, and was later arrested with cash and fake IDs. Facing federal charges.

• Dock collision in Athens: MV Gemini smacked the pier at Piraeus, scraping her hull. No major injuries, but itineraries may shuffle.

• Ketchikan tragedy: A 57-year-old cruise guest died after a vehicle veered into a pedestrian area near the port. Others injured. Community stepped in quickly.

• Labadee pause: Royal Caribbean cancels Labadee calls until at least spring 2026 due to safety concerns.

• Disney Adventure delay: Inaugural season pushed to early 2026 out of Singapore.

• Carnival shuffle: Hurricane season prompts Carnival Firenze to swap Cabo and Ensenada stops. Expect more storm-season adjustments.