cruise ship
noun
variants
or less commonly cruise liner
: a large ship that stops at different ports and carries passengers who are traveling for pleasure
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In April, possible victims of a cruise ship crew member who planted a hidden camera to watch a young girl undress in her cabin obtained a significant legal victory in Fort Lauderdale federal court.
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Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had requested that the individuals linked to the cruise ship remain at the quarantine unit through May 31.
—Siddhi Mahatole, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Garcia was interrogated by Customs and Border Protection agents while on board the Viking cruise ship at the port in Charleston, South Carolina.
—Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 6 June 2026
Three of the 13 likely cases among cruise ship passengers ended in death.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
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Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had requested that the individuals linked to the cruise ship remain at the quarantine unit through May 31.
—Siddhi Mahatole, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Garcia was interrogated by Customs and Border Protection agents while on board the Viking cruise ship at the port in Charleston, South Carolina.
—Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 6 June 2026
Three of the 13 likely cases among cruise ship passengers ended in death.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
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“Cruise ship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruise%20ship. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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