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                    <title><![CDATA[What Royal Caribbean Passengers Wish They Knew Before Booking Their Cruises]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.planetware.com/2161951/water-slides-closed-royal-caribbea-passengers-wish-knew-before-booking-cruises/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 13:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@planetware.com (Steve Blanchard)</author>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[Passengers on two of Royal Caribbean&#39;s Icon-class ships are sharing their frustration and disappointment online over an unwelcome surprise on board.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Passengers on two of Royal Caribbean&#39;s Icon-class ships are sharing their frustration and disappointment online over an unwelcome surprise on board.<p><img src="https://www.planetware.com/img/gallery/what-royal-caribbean-passengers-wish-they-knew-before-booking-their-cruises/intro-1777644765.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[What It Means When You Hear A 'Code Charlie' Called During Your Cruise]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.planetware.com/2152529/code-charlie-what-it-means-during-cruise/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@planetware.com (Steve Blanchard)</author>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[Cruise ship personnel are trained to respond to emergencies of all kinds, using secret codes like &#34;Code Charlie&#34; to communicate without alarming passengers. ]]></description>

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                    <title><![CDATA[Cruise Lines Are Banning This Popular US Destination, Leaving Travelers With Fewer Options]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.planetware.com/2150760/tracy-arm-fjord-alaska-cruise-lines-banning-popular-us-destination-leaving-travelers-fewer-options/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@planetware.com (Johanna Hartford)</author>
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                    <guid>https://www.planetware.com/2150760/tracy-arm-fjord-alaska-cruise-lines-banning-popular-us-destination-leaving-travelers-fewer-options/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Major cruise lines are steering clear of this destination due to passenger safety concerns - but, for those hoping to see the area, not all hope is lost.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Major cruise lines are steering clear of this destination due to passenger safety concerns - but, for those hoping to see the area, not all hope is lost.<p><img src="https://www.planetware.com/img/gallery/cruise-lines-are-banning-this-popular-us-destination-leaving-travelers-with-fewer-options/intro-1776448083.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[These Deadly Diseases Are Lurking On Cruise Ships. Here's How Passengers Can Stay Safe]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.planetware.com/2124316/deadly-diseases-lurking-cruise-ships-how-passengers-can-stay-safe/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@planetware.com (Dave Bowling)</author>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[Though you&#39;d hope to experience nothing worse than mild seasickness on a cruise, there are a few deadly diseases to be aware of before setting sail.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Though you&#39;d hope to experience nothing worse than mild seasickness on a cruise, there are a few deadly diseases to be aware of before setting sail.<p><img src="https://www.planetware.com/img/gallery/these-deadly-diseases-are-lurking-on-cruise-ships-heres-how-passengers-can-stay-safe/intro-1773658504.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Astro-Cruising: The Popular Trend That's Taking Over In 2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@planetware.com (Steve Blanchard)</author>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[A growing travel trend is drawing stargazers away from bright city skies and encouraging them to rethink the best way to experience rare natural phenomena.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[A growing travel trend is drawing stargazers away from bright city skies and encouraging them to rethink the best way to experience rare natural phenomena.<p><img src="https://www.planetware.com/img/gallery/astro-cruising-the-popular-trend-thats-taking-over-in-2026/intro-1770747400.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[What Tourists Need To Know About Mexico's New Law Before Packing For A Cruise]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.planetware.com/2092085/vape-e-cigarette-mexico-new-law-what-tourists-need-know-before-packing-cruise/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@planetware.com (Steve Blanchard)</author>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[After a new law was passed in Mexico in 2026, an item you might carry with you every day could get you in trouble with local authorities in the country.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[After a new law was passed in Mexico in 2026, an item you might carry with you every day could get you in trouble with local authorities in the country.<p><img src="https://www.planetware.com/img/gallery/what-tourists-need-to-know-about-mexicos-new-law-before-packing-for-a-cruise/intro-1770100475.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Royal Caribbean Stopped Visiting This Caribbean Destination Over Safety Fears]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.planetware.com/2028679/royal-caribbean-suddenly-stops-visiting-this-caribbean-destination-over-safety-fears/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@planetware.com (Chris Tharp)</author>
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		<category><![CDATA[Caribbean Islands]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.planetware.com/2028679/royal-caribbean-suddenly-stops-visiting-this-caribbean-destination-over-safety-fears/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Royal Caribbean has canceled its stops at a once-popular Caribbean port due to escalating safety concerns, instability, and government travel warnings.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Royal Caribbean has canceled its stops at a once-popular Caribbean port due to escalating safety concerns, instability, and government travel warnings.<p><img src="https://www.planetware.com/img/gallery/royal-caribbean-stopped-visiting-this-caribbean-destination-over-safety-fears/intro-1759168508.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Doing This Popular Leisure Activity On A Cruise Ship Can Get You Banned For Life]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.planetware.com/2018954/popular-activity-on-cruise-ship-fishing-banned-for-life/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:09:02 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@planetware.com (Dave Bowling)</author>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[One popular and seemingly harmless water activity is against the rules on most cruise ships. Here&#39;s what could happen if you try it during your sea voyage.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[One popular and seemingly harmless water activity is against the rules on most cruise ships. Here&#39;s what could happen if you try it during your sea voyage.<p><img src="https://www.planetware.com/img/gallery/doing-this-popular-leisure-activity-on-a-cruise-ship-can-get-you-banned-for-life/intro-1760425024.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[This Common Cruise Behavior Is More Dangerous Than It Sounds]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.planetware.com/2018953/overconsuming-alcohol-common-cruise-behavior-more-dangerous-than-sounds/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:08:31 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@planetware.com (Jenna Busch)</author>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[Many take a cruise so they can relax and see new places without having to drive. However, despite not driving, this one behavior on a cruise is still dangerous.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Many take a cruise so they can relax and see new places without having to drive. However, despite not driving, this one behavior on a cruise is still dangerous.<p><img src="https://www.planetware.com/img/gallery/this-common-cruise-behavior-is-more-dangerous-than-it-sounds/intro-1758728125.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Think Twice Before Making This Assumption About Your Cruise Ship Vacation]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.planetware.com/2018335/disappointing-pools-less-swimming-cruise-ship-vacation-think-twice/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:06:36 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@planetware.com (Johanna Hartford)</author>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[If you&#39;re going on a cruise, there&#39;s one activity you shouldn&#39;t assume you&#39;ll be able to enjoy to the fullest, thanks to the ship&#39;s design and safety features.]]></description>

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