Cruise Industry

VIVA Cruises Unveils 2028 European Boutique Sailings

VIVA Cruises has revealed its 2028 program for the VIVA Boutique brand, featuring river cruises in France and Italy.

The River Seine in Paris at sundown

Royal Caribbean's Serenade and Norwegian Joy to Close Astoria Cruise Season

Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas arrived in Astoria, Oregon on September 28, carrying more than 2,000 passengers.

An aerial view of the port at Astoria, Oregon, USA

Carnival Already Half Booked for 2027 at Record Prices

Carnival Corporation has already booked half of its available capacity for 2027, with occupancy and pricing reaching record levels.

The Carnival Radiance cruise ship moored at a dock

AI Supports Cruise Retail but Cannot Replace Human Connection

AI can help cruise retailers analyze data, predict inventory and identify trends, but it can't replace the personal touch.

An AI robot performing analysis behind the scenes while a retail worker shows passengers some jewellery

Carnival Teams Collect 5,000 Pounds of Coastal Waste

Carnival Cruise Line mark International Coastal Cleanup Day with cleanup activities at ports and destinations around the world.

The Carnival Glory cruise ship in port

Great Bear Rainforest Cruise Finale for Zaandam’s Alaska Season

Holland America Line's Zaandam is currently operating the cruise line's “Great Bear Rainforest and Alaska Explorer” voyage.

The Great Bear Rainforest shrouded in mist as seen from the water

Two Cruise Ships Could Bring 9,334 Visitors to Tenerife

Two cruise ships could bring as many as 9,334 passengers to Santa Cruz de Tenerife within a short period of each other on October 10.

The cruise port at Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Quebec City Welcomes Seabourn Ovation on Maiden Call

The Seabourn Ovation made its inaugural visit to Quebec City on September 23, 2026, according to an update from Port de Québec.

A view across Quebec City and its waterfront

Norwegian Jade Repositions to Japan for Fall Cruise Season

The Norwegian Jade is currently making its way to Yokohama ahead of a fall deployment featuring cruises around Japan and South Korea.

The Norwegian Jade cruise ship at sea

Virgin Voyages Celebrates Its Two Millionth Passenger

Virgin Voyages has reached a new milestone after welcoming the two-millionth passenger to choose a sailing with the cruise line.

A Virgin Voyages cruise ship with confetti and fireworks in the background

Disney Dream Makes Maiden Visit to Madeira Island

The Disney Dream made its inaugural visit to Madeira on September 16, 2026, calling at Funchal during a transatlantic voyage.

The hull of the Disney Deam cruise ship showing its name

Typhoon Dujuan Could Force Costa Serena and Athletes to Leave Nagoya

Typhoon Dujuan may force Costa Serena to leave Nagoya with Asian Games athletes under the port's emergency evacuation procedures.

The Costa Serena cruise ship in dock

Royal Caribbean Passenger Takes Cruise Ban Dispute to Court

Passenger prevented from boarding Royal Caribbean cruise pursues claim worth A$22,000 after cruise line placed him on “no sail” list.

Four Aces on a card table in a casino

Costa Fortuna Begins Transformation Into Beachcomber

The former Costa Fortuna has entered the early stages of its transformation into Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber.

The Costa Fortuna cruise ship in Genoa

Pete Tong Brings Ibiza Sound to P&O Cruises’ Arvia

DJ Pete Tong performs 90-minute set for P&O Cruises guests aboard the Arvia while the ship was docked at Ibiza's Botafoc Pier.

British DJ Pete Tong playing records at a club night

Aroya Cruises Welcomes Guests from Over 100 Nationalities

Aroya Cruises welcomed passengers representing more than 100 nationalities aboard during its summer season in the Mediterranean.

Various flags of the world strung up as bunting

Viking Helps Ocean Officers Transition to River Cruising

Viking is encouraging experienced ocean-going officers to move into the company's river cruise operations through its recertification program.

The River Seine in Paris at sundown

Almost 80% of Landfill Waste Diverted by Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean Group has announced that the company is now keeping almost 80% of its waste out of landfills.

Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas cruise ship at sea

Queen Elizabeth Delays Alaska Cruise for Essential Maintenance

Cunard's Queen Elizabeth is sailing a modified Alaska itinerary after its departure from Seattle was delayed by approximately 24 hours.

Cunard's Queen Elizabeth cruise ship

MSC Cruises to Sponsor Three Formula 1 Races in 2027

MSC Cruises has announced that it will serve as title sponsor for three FIA Formula One races during the 2027 season.

A black racing car on a track