Cruise Industry

Viking Becomes Main Sponsor of Norway’s Youth Football Programs

Viking and the Norwegian Football Federation have entered into a new partnership which is aimed at elevating young football talent in Norway.

A football with the Norwegian flag on it sitting on a football pitch

Costa Toscana Completes Second Shore Power Test in La Spezia

The Costa Toscana successfully carried out a second shore power test on Thursday at the Port of La Spezia, connecting to the system at Garibaldi Pier.

The Costa Toscana cruise ship moored in a port

Seville Cruise Port Secures 25 Year Concession with GPH and OPM

Global Ports Holding Limited (GPH) and Ocean Platform Marinas (OPM) have been awarded a 25 year concession to operate Seville Cruise Port.

The river in Seville

Celebration Key Welcomes One Millionth Carnival Guest

Carnival Cruise Line has celebrated the arrival of its one millionth guest at Celebration Key, just five months after the new destination opened.

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Trojan Malware Found on Ferry in France Sparks Security Probe

Trojan malware discovered aboard passenger ferry while docked in Sète. Reportedly capable of giving attackers remote access to vessel’s systems.

A GNV ferry docked in the port of Sete, France

Norwegian Releases 2027–28 Sailings, Brings Back Free at Sea Plus

Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled its 2027–2028 deployment dates and ports, alongside the return of its Free at Sea Plus upgrade package.

The Norwegian Jade cruise ship's bow

MSC Unveils Two New Eastern Mediterranean Routes for 2026

MSC Cruises has announced two new Eastern Mediterranean itineraries for the summer 2026 season featuring the MSC Lirica and the MSC Divina.

The MSC Divina cruise ship moored in a port

Margaritaville at Sea Introduces New High Tide Market Food Hall

Margaritaville at Sea is launching High Tide Market, a new casual dining food hall set to debut on their cruise ship, Paradise in January 2026.

Tacos on a plate on a blue wooden picnic style table

Disney Adventure Delivered as Line’s Largest Ship to Date

Disney Cruise Line has officially taken delivery of the Disney Adventure. The ship was handed over during a ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard.

Mickey and Minnie Mouse

Jamaica Reaches 300,000 Visitors as Tourism Rebounds Strongly

Jamaica Tourist Board announces country has surpassed 300,000 visitors following Hurricane Melissa, a milestone credited to nation’s recovery strategy.

A man on a bicycle cycles past a wooden shop in Jamaica

Port of Rouen Ends 2025 with Strong Ocean & River Cruise Activity

The Port of Rouen concluded its 2025 cruise season with a final visit from Fred. Olsen’s cruise ship, Balmoral, from December 17th to 18th.

A boat on the River Seine passing under a bridge in Rouen, France

Holland America to Stream FIFA World Cup 26 Across Entire Fleet

Holland America Line announces guests and crew will be able to watch every match of the FIFA World Cup 26™, with all 104 games broadcast live.

The FIFA world cup trophy and a football on a pitch

Port of Brisbane Welcomes Its 500th Cruise Ship Arrival

Port of Brisbane celebrates by marking the arrival of its 500th cruise ship at the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal since opening in 2022.

A ship docked at Brisbane International Cruise Terminal with balloons spelling '500' on the dock

Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Brings Festive Cheer to AIDAnova

Guests on AIDAnova received an unexpected holiday treat on Saturday when the iconic Coca-Cola Christmas truck paid a visit to Hamburg Cruise Center

A Coca Cola Christmas truck surrounded by crowds

Atlantic Canada Marks Milestones in Strong 2025 Cruise Season

The ACCA reports a successful 2025 cruise season, highlighted by first time port visits, major achievements and cooperation across the region.

St. Johns, Newfoundland Port

AIDAdiva Makes Historic First Transit Through Panama Canal

AIDAdiva has completed passage through the Panama Canal during its world cruise, marking the first time an AIDA vessel has sailed the waterway.

The Panama Canal

Margaritaville Expands Free Hero Cabins for Holiday Season

Margaritaville at Sea launched its holiday giveback campaign, widening the availability of free hero cabins aboard the Paradise and Islander.

Close up of the USA's Stars and Stripes

Port Tarragona Wraps 2025 Season with Strong Cruise Numbers

Port Tarragona concludes its 2025 cruise season with 62 ship calls and 126,348 passengers, confirming that 2025 ranks as its third strongest season

View across Tarragona, Spain

MSC Orders New Frontier Class Ships from Meyer Werft

MSC Cruises has revealed an order for four next generation cruise ships, along with options for two additional vessels, from Meyer Werft.

The MSC cruise logo on the side of a ship

Costa Highlights 2026 Strategy at Global Summit in Barcelona

Costa Cruises held the second edition of the Costa Global Summit in Barcelona, with more than 2,500 attendees including partners and travel advisors

View across Barcelona at sunset