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

Viral waterslide stuck incident, MSC world cruise changes, Icon overboard & onboard violence, Carnival & Celebrity itinerary shifts, renewable-powered cruise ships.

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.