Cruise Industry

Disney Treasure Marks First Year Sailing for the Line

Cruise ship, the Disney Treasure has wrapped up its first full year sailing for Disney Cruise Line, following its handover on October 24th, 2024.

The Disney cruise line logo on a cruise ship's funnel

Holland America Launches Second Annual Great HALiday Event

Holland America Line is marking the festive season with the return of its Great HALiday Giveaway, now in its 2nd year, according to an announcement.

The Holland America Line logo

AIDA Highlights Festive Experiences for 2025 Christmas Cruises

AIDA Cruises has unveiled what guests can expect from its 2025 Christmas sailings, offering a variety of seasonal experiences across the fleet.

Santa Claus and guests celebrating Christmas on the deck of an AIIDA cruise ship

Princess Cruises Announces Major Updates to Rooms Division Roles

Princess Cruises outlines series of significant changes to Rooms Division across its fleet, introducing new roles and performance-based incentives

The Coral princess cruise ship as see from the shore

Holland America Sets New Black Friday Booking Record in the US

Holland America Line surpassed its previous Black Friday weekend sales record in the United States, reporting 19 percent more bookings than 2023.

A Holland America cruise ship at sea

Margaritaville at Sea Paradise to Add New Market-Style Eatery

The vessel, Margaritaville at Sea Paradise will introduce a new self-service dining venue after completing a scheduled drydock in January 2026.

A pizza on a table next to a pizza cutter

Celebration Key Unveils First Holiday Decor & Seasonal Events

Carnival Cruise Line’s Grand Bahama destination Celebration Key has rolled out its first collection of holiday decorations and seasonal activities

Close up of a Christmas tree branch and a gold bauble and lights

French Senate Approves New €15 Cruise Passenger Tax

The French Senate has passed a new measure that would introduce a nationwide tax on cruise operations, according to a report from Le Figaro.

Marseille cruise port and a cruise ship at sunset

MSC Sinfonia Begins 2025–26 Cruise Season in South America

The MSC Sinfonia arrived in South America in late November in readiness to launch its 2025–26 season in Brazil, docking in Santos on November 25.

The MSC Sinfonia cruise ship at sea

Stockholm Expects 157 Cruise Calls and 300,000 Guests in 2026

Ports of Stockholm has announced continued growth in cruise traffic, forecasting 157 ship calls and approximately 300,000 passengers for 2026.

View across Stockholm at sunset

Philadelphia Begins Work on New Cruise Terminal for NCL

The Port of Philadelphia has officially broken ground on the long-anticipated PhilaPort Cruise Terminal, a new homeport for Norwegian Cruise Line

The Norwegian Sun cruise ship sailing under a suspension bridge

Oceania Sonata to Debut Two New Culinary Concepts at Sea

Oceania Cruises announces two new dining concepts that will launch aboard the Oceania Sonata, revealed during a press conference at ILTM Cannes.

A chef pouring soy sauce into a bowl

Margaritaville at Sea Islander Debuts Onboard Tattoo Studio

Margaritaville at Sea announces the Margaritaville at Sea Islander now features a dedicated tattoo studio, as per a recent social media update.

A tattoo design and tattoo gun in a tattoo studio

Ovation of the Seas Sails Nowhere Cruise After Typhoon Disruption

Royal Caribbean International’s Ovation of the Seas operated a cruise to nowhere over the weekend after a typhoon forced the ship to change course.

The Ovation of the Seas cruise ship in front of a mountain backdrop

Ocean Advice Orders Eight Newbuild Cruise Ships in China

Ocean Advice, under United Waterways, finalizes agreement to construct eight cruise vessels from China Merchant Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Shipyard

The China Merchants Heavy Industry Jiangsu shipyard

Bondi Lifeguards Train in Vanuatu Through Carnival Program

Bondi lifeguards deliver vital water safety training to communities in Vanuatu as part of a Carnival Cruise Line initiative in the South Pacific.

A lifeguard tower on a tropical beach

MSC Foundation, UNICEF Launch Education Program in Philippines

The MSC Foundation and UNICEF unveiled the next chapter of their 16-year partnership with an initiative supporting children in the Philippines.

A floating school in the Philippines with a teacher and pupils on deck

AIDAprima Launches AIDA’s First Winter Season From Kiel

AIDAprima’s inaugural sailing to Northern Europe’s holiday markets has officially begun the company’s first winter season operating out of Kiel.

An AIDA cruise ship moored in Kiel Port, Germany

Ambassador & ORCA Raise Over £18,000 Through Whale Campaign

Ambassador Cruise Line and ORCA have announced that their #AmbassadorForWhales fundraising campaign has generated £18,426 to support ORCA’s work.

A whale's tail lifting out of the ocean

Costa Deliziosa Departs Barcelona to Begin 2026 World Cruise

The Costa Deliziosa has departed from Barcelona port, officially launching Costa Cruises’ 2026 World Cruise which will span the next 142 days.

The Costa Deliziosa cruise ship in a port