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Carnival rolls out shoe-recycling program across U.S. fleet

The cruise line is working with Miami-based Sneaker Impact to reuse or recycle donated and unclaimed footwear.

The current charge is $10 per person, including for cruise passengers who remain aboard their ships.

The pilot tool allows travel agents to package sailings with flights, hotels and transfers in one interface.

Royal Caribbean will offer short regional sailings from Singapore during a year-long deployment beginning in October 2026.