The cruise ship rescued 11 people adrift between Cuba and Mexico, a stark reminder that beyond tourism and the joy of travel, the oceans are also pathways of hope and despair.

The refugees were found adrift between Cuba and Mexico Wednesday, and cruise staff helped them aboard Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas. Royal Caribbean is providing food, water, and medical care to those in need, said VACAYA, an LGBTQ+ vacation company that was chartering the cruise ship.

The cruise ship Brilliance of the Seas rescued 11 people adrift in the Gulf of Mexico between Cuba and Mexico on Wednesday, according to VACAYA, an LGBT+ vacation company that chartered the ship.

Shorty Fest Presented by Acura is inviting the public to join an evening of live performances at Tipitina’s on April 28 at 5:00

NEW ORLEANS — A memorial second line for Caleb Wilson went through Tremé Thursday evening. The Southern University student was a Human Jukebox band member who died last week. Wilson's death is being investigated as hazing. Many of Wilson's friends came out to play in the band and honor his life.

Young musicians from the Trombone Shorty Foundation in New Orleans play with their counterparts from Havana during the foundation's "Getting Funky in Havana" cultural exchange last month.Submitted Image As a pioneer who has forged a successful career in the music promotion business,

The cruise ship Brilliance of the Seas rescued 11 people adrift in the Gulf of Mexico between Cuba and Mexico on Wednesday ... cruise line ship departed New Orleans on Saturday for a seven ...