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Melissa Mayntz

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A birder and a writer, naturally writing about birds. Author of "Migration: Exploring the Remarkable Journeys of Birds" (Quadrille Publishing, Spring 2020).
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New Princess Cruises Fee Increase Hits Guests Ordering Medallions

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By Melissa Mayntz Verified
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Princess Cruises' Ocean Medallions (Photo Credit: EWY Media) Key Aspects: Shipping fees for Princess Cruises’ Medallions have increased by $2 for guests in the US and Canada. The shipping rate increase is effective from Thursday, August 20, 2026 for all new orders. Guests may still pick up their Medallions for free during embarkation check-in at the cruise terminal.
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Search for Missing Ambition Passenger Ends With Body Recovered

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By Melissa Mayntz Verified
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Ambition Cruise Ship (Photo Credit: Peter Titmuss) Key Aspects: A man’s body has been recovered following a missing guest report from Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition on August 21, 2026. The man’s family has been informed, but no further identification details or circumstances of the overboard have been released. Ambition’s debarkation in Dundee, Scotland, and subsequent embarkation later that day were briefly delayed for an onboard search.
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11 Cruise Ship Crew Members Arrested When Ships Docked in Boston

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By Melissa Mayntz Verified
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Cruise Arrests and Boston Cruise Ships (Photo Credit: CBP & Wangkun Jia) A total of 11 foreign nationals have been arrested by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) as part of “Operation Tidal Wave” for crimes against children, including receiving and distributing child sexual abuse and exploitation material. The operation took place from August 14-16, 2026, with the actual arrest at the Port of Boston.
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