Martinique Cruise Arrivals Climb Nearly 11% in 2024–25

Martinique recorded close to an 11 percent rise in cruise traffic for the 2024–25 season, increasing from roughly 421,000 to more than 465,000.

Curaçao to Host Two-Day Cruise Tourism Symposium

The Curaçao Tourist Board unveiled “Shore to Ship: Elevating the Local Cruise Experience,” a cruise tourism symposium set for September 29–30.

RCI Swaps Jewel and Grandeur Deployments for 2026–27

Royal Caribbean is exchanging assignments for the 2026–27 season, shifting Jewel of the Seas to Florida and Grandeur of the Seas to Latin America

NCL Revamps Wi-Fi: Basic vs Streaming, Video Requires Upgrade

Norwegian Cruise Line updates internet offerings for guests and crew, rolling out two tiers to take effect fleetwide beginning upcoming embarkations.

Carnival Conquest Axes Four Feb 2025 Cruises After Drydock

Carnival cancels Carnival Conquest sailings following drydock rescheduling. The line said affected cruises were planned to depart PortMiami in Feb.

Sun Princess Galley Steward Missing in Dardanelles

A 27-year-old Kenyan national working aboard the Sun Princess is missing after going overboard in the Dardanelles Strait on August 20, 2025.

Holland America Welcomes Eland to Alaska Wildlife Center

NCLH Confirms David Herrera Exit; Sommer Steps In

NCLH has said that David J. Herrera, who had been serving as president of Norwegian Cruise Line, left the company effective August 20th.

Nordstjernen Grounds in Warnemünde; Cleared After Checks

On 19 August, the Norwegian-flagged passenger ship Nordstjernen briefly ran aground at Rostock–Warnemünde, Germany, following a mechanical issue.

Royal Princess Set for Southeast Asia Debut in 2026

Princess Cruises has revealed that the Royal Princess cruise ship will set sail in Southeast Asia for the very first time in October 2026.

LTH Baas Adds Cabins, Revamps Areas on Allure of the Seas - VIDEO

LTH Baas has completed a major refurbishment project on the Allure of the Seas, which included the addition of 52 passenger cabins and upgrades.

Holland America Unveils Coasters from Recycled Carpet

Holland America has introduced a new retail product: a set of coasters crafted from repurposed carpet once installed aboard several of its ships.

Viking Open to M&A If Right Opportunity Arises

Leah Talactac, the president and CFO at Viking, has said that the company is prepared to pursue acquisitions if the right situation emerges.

Celebrity Launches Priority Access for River Cruises

Celebrity River Cruises announced it will open Priority Booking Access at 9 a.m. EDT on September 3rd, 2025, for its debut river cruise season.

Disney Reveals Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Cruise Plans

Disney has unveiled its lineup of itineraries for fall 2026 and spring 2027, expanding options for families on the West Coast and in Texas.