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The Independent
09-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
P&O Cruises risks backlash over new pre-boarding kids' club charges
P&O Cruises has sparked debate among parents after it introduced a new pre-booking system that lets passengers pay to secure a kids' club space before boarding one of its cruise ships. Previously, P&O Cruises let parents reserve a space at The Reef kids' club for free once on board but that meant slots could get fully booked. Instead, the new system lets parents pay to secure a spot for their children before boarding. A space can be booked from two weeks before departure when logging into the My P&O Cruises site, with prices starting at £4.95 for daytime and £8.95 for evening sessions. Spaces will still be available on a first-come-first-served basis to book for free once on the cruise ship. The charge only applies to The Reef, which is the brand's on-board kids' club for children aged 12 and under. No bookings are needed for the H2O teens club. There has been a mixed response on social media, with some parents praising the ability to be able to plan ahead and ensure their child isn't left disappointed. But others have questioned the fairness of the policy as there are no refunds if your child decides they don't feel like going at the set time on the day while on board. However, your money will be refunded if you cancel a pre-booked slot before the cruise. It could also end up pretty expensive for larger families. Cruise blogger Jenni Fielding, who writes the CruiseMummy blog, highlights that a family with two children who want to attend all the sessions would end up paying up to £38 per day on top of the regular cruise fare. She said: 'The new pre-booking charges might sound appealing to some guests, especially those travelling in busier periods such as the school holidays and who don't mind paying extra to guarantee a space for their kids. 'But compared to other cruise lines that are a lot more relaxed about their kids' clubs, not even requiring advance reservations regardless of charges, it could be seen as another example of penny-pinching by the cruise line.' Other cruise lines such as MSC, Princess and Norwegian don't charge for kids' clubs, although there may be a fee for late-night babysitting. Carnival UK & P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said: 'We know how important it is for families to be able to plan and organise their time on board, by introducing pre-bookable sessions in The Reef, we're giving parents the flexibility to enjoy their own time while knowing their children are having a great experience. 'We've designed our family programme to be as inclusive and engaging as possible, from toddlers to teens there is a world of discovery, creativity and laughter waiting on board.' Asked about the online feedback, a spokesperson for P&O Cruises told The Independent: 'It is a very positive move, absolutely allowing families more flexibility to plan ahead. It also takes the stress out of potentially having to queue or turn up early to clubs on board.' P&O Cruises has also introduced new kids' club features. Teen guests can hear talks and take part in content creation workshops with popular young influencers. The cruise brand is also introducing autism-friendly cinema screenings, featuring softer lighting and lower sound levels.
Newsweek
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
New on Shudder: Full List of Movies, Shows Hitting the Streaming Platform in July 2025
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The sun may be shining, but it's always spooky season over on Shudder, the streaming platform dedicated to bringing horror, thriller, and supernatural fiction titles to audiences around the world. So, if you can't wait until September to feel that crisp Autumn chill, you can get a head start over on Shudder, where there are films and series – old and new – ready to greet you. Highlights from July 1 include Alexandre Aja's Crawl, starring Kaya Scodelario, Barry Pepper, and Morfydd Clark. This one's perfect for those who love a creature feature as antagonistic gigantic alligators swarm the floodwaters that engulf a home where a young woman lives with her father. A still from Crawl (2019) A still from Crawl (2019) Paramount Pictures Also joining Crawl on July 1 are Orca and Lake Placid, as well as a few other titles. On July 3, Shudder subscribers will be treated to four new titles, including No Way Up, Suzzanna: The Queen on Black Magic, The Last Breath, and The Reef (2010). July 7 sees the biggest drop, with six new titles landing, including Cujo, Lewis Teague's adaptation of Stephen King's novel of the same name, which follows "a rabid Saint Bernard". All that and more are to come throughout July on Shudder, so continue reading to uncover all the new titles on Shudder in July 2025. What's New on Shudder in July 2025? July 1 Crawl Lake Placid Orca The Ruins The Pack July 3 No Way Up Suzzanna: The Queen of Black Magic The Last Breath The Reef (2010) July 7 Cujo Sundelbolong The Queen of Black Magic (1981) Nyi Blorong Sankuriang Let the Corpses Tan July 11 The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs PUSH July 14 Mary Shelley The Housemaid July 21 Swallow 68 Kill July 25 Monster Island Continuing Series on Shudder in July 2025 Hell Motel (New episodes every Tuesday through July 29) Shudder Watch Parties in July 2025 July 4 Fourth of July Watch Party – Uncle Sam and No Way Up July 11 The Last Drive In Season 7 – Movies TBC July 18 Home Invasion – Push and Hush July 25
Fox News
09-04-2025
- Fox News
Bahamas officials reveal American man's cause of death after body found on beach
Bahamas authorities have released autopsy report findings for an American man who briefly disappeared during a vacation to Paradise Island with his parents and was found dead on a beach the next morning. Authorities found 23-year-old Dinari McAlmont, of Maryland, dead on Paradise Island in Nassau on April 6, just 12 hours after he landed on the island with his parents. "A post-mortem examination was performed, and the pathologist's findings revealed that the deceased died as a result of drowning," the Royal Bahamas Police Force said in a Wednesday news conference, adding that police are still awaiting the results of a toxicology exam. "Foul play is not suspected at this time," the police force said, following comments from Michelle McAlmont, McAlmont's mother, to Eyewitness News Bahamas expressing her belief that her son had been beaten. The McAlmont family was staying at a resort called The Reef at Atlantis on Paradise Island, Bahamas. Dinari apparently left his parents during dinner to retrieve a jacket, when he disappeared, and his parents filed a missing person report when they could not track him using cellphone location data. "We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of our guests," the resort told Fox News Digital in a statement. "Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. We are fully cooperating with the authorities as they conduct their investigation." The State Department has issued a Level 2 Travel Advisory for the Bahamas, as well as Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Netherlands Antilles and Turks and Caicos. The Level 2 Travel Advisory warns tourists to "be aware of heightened risks to safety and security."
