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Is the cruise ship Amy Bradley disappeared from still in use?

Amy Bradley went missing from the Rhapsody of the Seas Royal Caribbean cruise ship in March 1998 — and the ship is still in use today.
According to the Royal Caribbean website, the 915-ft-long boat embarked on its maiden voyage in May 1997, less than one year before Amy vanished without a trace while on a cruise with her family.
The Rhapsody of the Seas, which has the capacity for 2,416 passengers, was revitalized in 2012 and is still sailing today. The ship currently makes trips taking off from Tampa, Florida, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Upcoming Rhapsody of the Seas cruises include stops in Mexico, Belize, Honduras, the Cayman Islands, St. Thomas, the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Maarten, Antigua, Barbados, Aruba, Bonaire, St. Lucia, and Curaçao.
Amy went missing on March 24, 1998. Her family noticed her absence as the Rhapsody of the Seas was approaching the dock in Curaçao. Amy’s father, Ron Bradley, was the last member of the family to see her alive. He saw her sleeping on the balcony of the family’s cabin at around 5:30 a.m. When he woke up again about half an hour later, Amy was nowhere to be found.
The Bradleys asked cruise ship personnel to wait until Amy was found before letting passengers off the boat in Curaçao, but that didn’t happen. Other guests were able to leave the ship before the search for Amy was conducted, which made it difficult to determine whether she fell or jumped off the boat, walked off with the rest of the guests, or met with foul play.
Kirk Detweiler, who was the cruise director for Rhapsody of the Seas when Amy was onboard, thinks Amy jumped or fell, but not everyone is convinced. Some suspect that cruise ship bass player Alistir Douglas could’ve been involved somehow. Even his daughter, Amica Douglas, isn’t convinced of his innocence.
READ MORE: Where is Amy Bradley’s family now, 27 years after her disappearance?
Amica participated in the Netflix docuseries “Amy Bradley Is Missing,” which premiered on July 16. She recalled her mother telling her that Alistir had a suitcase full of pictures of white women and acted strange when he returned home from Amy’s cruise. Alistir was seen dancing with Amy the night before her disappearance, but he has vehemently denied any involvement in her disappearance.
Another theory is that Amy fell victim to sex trafficking. Several people claim to have seen her alive after her disappearance, with reported sightings on Curaçao, Barbados, and a website promoting prostitution.
If Amy were alive today, she would be 53 years old. Her dad, mom Iva, and brother Brad all participated in “Amy Bradley Is Missing” and are still hoping for answers about Amy’s whereabouts.
“Amy Bradley Is Missing” is available to stream on Netflix.
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New luxury cruise ship to sail from Southampton in 2026

Explora III is set to launch in 2026, joining sister ships Explora I and Explora II under the Explora Journeys’ umbrella.
The MSC-owned cruise line is expanding its choice of “upmarket ships” to boost choice for customers.
And the increase in choice will be coming to Southampton in August 2026, the cruise liner revealed.
The maiden voyage of Explora III is set to take place on August 3, 2026, and will take passengers from Barcelona to Lisbon.
The vessel will then sail around the Mediterranean and the Norwegian Fjords from Southampton in August and September.
READ MORE: Brand new cruise ship set to come to Southampton for first time next year
Anna Nash, president of Explora Journeys, said: “Today marks a proud milestone for Explora Journeys as we celebrate three remarkable ships, each a symbol of our ambition to redefine ultra-elegant ocean travel.
“This triple celebration reflects the strength of our vision.
“We are not just building ships; we are creating a legacy of transformative journeys that will endure for generations to come.”
The full fleet is set to comprise of six ships in total by 2028.
Explora I and Explora II are already welcoming guests, while Explora III will join the fleet in 2026, followed by Explora IV and Explora V in 2027, and Explora VI in 2028.
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Cruise Ship Crew Member Allegedly Stabbed Another Employee Before Suicide

Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas
Crew Member Accused of Stabbing Coworker Before Jumping From Ship
Published
The crew member who jumped to his death from Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas earlier this week allegedly attacked someone before taking his own life.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … the man — a 35-year-old from South Africa — is accused of stabbing another crew member — a 28-year-old woman also from South Africa — multiple times before jumping from the ship.
Authorities are still investigating the motive for the stabbing … and, while some rumors have claimed the two are married, we’re told that hasn’t been confirmed yet.
Police say the woman who was allegedly stabbed sustained multiple injuries to her upper body, but is in stable condition. It’s unclear if she remained on the ship for medical care after the stabbing or if she was taken off the ship when they docked somewhere.
TMZ.com
As we told you … rescue workers recovered the man’s body from the ocean Thursday night — a shocking clip shows his body being held by workers as they return to the ship. TMZ also obtained a photo of the area he jumped from, blocked off by caution tape.
The ship finished up a 7-day Eastern Caribbean voyage Saturday … with plans to dock in Miami just a few hours ago.
We’ve reached out to Royal Caribbean for more info … so far, no word back.
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