Today’s Your Daily Boarding Call begins with a mechanical issue that delayed Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas and forced an itinerary shuffle. MSC Cruises is also increasing illness precautions aboard MSC Poesia, while low water levels along portions of Europe’s Rhine and Danube are disrupting river-cruise plans.

GFree also discusses a serious shore-excursion injury that resulted in costly onboard treatment and an emergency medical evacuation, underscoring the importance of travel insurance. Plus, a viral cruise-fork controversy sparks outrage over buffet etiquette, and Fortnite comes to life at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights.

The Travel Tip of the Day explains what to review before booking adventurous excursions and how to prepare for a possible medical emergency abroad.