Valletta Cruise Port Sees Strong Passenger Growth in 2025
Valletta Cruise Port on the island of Malta recorded continued increases in both cruise traffic and passenger volumes throughout the 2025 season.
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Seven Seas Voyager Reports Limited Illness During Voyage
Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Seven Seas Voyager has recorded a small number of illness cases during its 14-day round-trip sailing from Cape Town.
Odyssey of the Seas Sailing Delayed by Winter Storm
Royal Caribbean International has notified guests booked on an upcoming Odyssey of the Seas cruise that the departure will be postponed by a day.
MSC Opens New North American Cruise Headquarters in Miami
Holland America Launches New Alaska Moose Shore Excursion
Holland America Line marked National Moose Day with the announcement of a new exclusive Alaska shore excursion, according to a press release.
Queen Mary 2 Makes Historic First Panama Canal Transit
Queen Mary 2 has successfully completed her first-ever passage through the Panama Canal, reaching a key milestone in Cunard’s 2026 World Voyage.
Anthem of the Seas Delayed Returning to Sydney After Issue
Anthem of the Seas is heading back to Australia at reduced speed following a technical issue that affected the ship during a cruise to Vanuatu.
Port NOLA Surpasses One Million Cruise Passengers in 2025
The Port of New Orleans reported 1,067,407 cruise passenger movements in calendar year 2025, according to a PR issued by the port authority.
AIDAbella Enters Marseille Shipyard for Major Refit
AIDAbella has arrived at the Chantier Naval de Marseille in France to begin its journey through the AIDA Evolution refurbishment program.
Princess Cruises Creates Guest Operations Group
Princess Cruises is reorganizing shoreside leadership and introducing a new department aimed at strengthening oversight of the guest experience.
Carnival Sunshine Reveals New Europe and Africa Sailings
Carnival announces 2027–28 deployment plans for Carnival Sunshine, featuring first-ever calls in Africa and additional European destinations.
Fred. Olsen Names First Ever Composer-in-Residence
Fred. Olsen has revealed that award-winning composer Benjamin Squires has been appointed as the cruise industry’s first composer-in-residence.
MSC Launches Year-Round Cruises From La Romana on Opera in 2026
MSC Cruises CEO Gianni Onorato announces the cruise line’s new year-round operation from La Romana in the Dominican Republic will start in November
Developers Study New Cruise Port Near Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Florida
SSA Marine and Slip Knott LLC are evaluating plans to develop a new cruise port near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Manatee County, Florida.
Volendam Departs Fort Lauderdale on Grand World Voyage
The Volendam departed Fort Lauderdale on January 4th, 2026, marking the start of Holland America Line’s Grand World Voyage as a roundtrip.
Norwegian Gem Adjusts Great Stirrup Cay Visit Timing
Norwegian Cruise Line has notified guests of a change to the upcoming Norwegian Gem sailing departing Jacksonville, FL on January 20th, 2026.
Celebrity Solstice Enters Singapore Drydock for Major Refit
Celebrity Cruises’ vessel Celebrity Solstice has entered drydock in Singapore to begin a significant refurbishment and modernization program.
Passenger Overboard Reported on Star Breeze in Polynesia
Code Oscar alert issued aboard Windstar’s Star Breeze after a passenger was reported overboard while the ship was sailing in French Polynesia.
Ex P&O HR Manager Seeks £9.7m After Britannia Fall
A former senior HR manager at P&O Cruises is seeking millions in compensation, alleging that a fall onboard the Britannia left her unable to work
Swan Hellenic Adds Diving Programs to East Asia Voyages
Swan Hellenic announces series of diving-focused expeditions that enhance its East Asia itineraries, each sailing to Raja Ampat on the Minerva.