Celestyal Journey Debuts in Agios Nikolaos, Crete
The Celestyal Journey made its first-ever visit to Agios Nikolaos, Crete on May 12th replacing Heraklion on Celestyal’s seven-night “Idyllic Greece” itinerary.
Cruise Industry
Norwegian Gem and Jade Return After Drydocks
The Norwegian Gem and Norwegian Jade have both returned to service following recent scheduled drydock periods as part of NCL’s ongoing maintenance program.
Two New Casual Dining Spots for MSC Seashore
MSC Cruises is expanding the dining selection aboard MSC Seashore with the introduction of two new casual fast-food venues.
Heritage Adventurer's Japanese Cruises to Feature on Oz TV Show
Heritage Expeditions’ Japan itineraries are set to be showcased on the Australian television program Travel Oz Global, according to a company press release.
Costa Cruises Warns Guests Over Food Hygiene Rules
Costa reminds passengers about policies, warning guests who remove food from restaurants for consumption elsewhere could face a cleaning charge.
Australia to Raise Departure Tax in 2027
Passengers leaving Australia will soon pay higher departure fees after the government confirmed increase to the country’s Passenger Movement Charge.
Passenger Dies After Going Overboard From Carnival Liberty
Passenger on Carnival Liberty died Wednesday night after reportedly going overboard while the ship was between Celebration Key and Nassau in the Bahamas.
Marella Cruises Expands Reusable Cup Program
Marella Cruises is introducing reusable coffee cups across its fleet in partnership with Apollo Group as part of efforts to reduce single-use plastic waste.
Costa Cruises Rules Out Fuel Surcharges for 2026
Costa Cruises has confirmed it will not apply additional fuel fees due to rising energy prices on cruises departing through September 30, 2026.
Columbia Cruise Services Opens Shanghai, China Office
Columbia Cruise Services (CCS) has launched a new office in Shanghai, positioned alongside its cruise partner Adora Cruises.
MSC Cruises Reveals 2028 Caribbean Summer Deployment
MSC Cruises has announced its North America and Caribbean deployment plans for the 2028 summer season, featuring itineraries across seven ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Survey Explores Longer Crew Contracts
A new survey conducted onboard several NCL vessels is prompting discussion about whether the company may be considering longer contracts for crew and officers.
Virgin Cruises Warns Guests of Delays at Spanish Ports
Virgin Voyages is warning passengers about longer disembarkation times in Spain following the introduction of new European Union border control procedures.
Royal Caribbean Reminds Symphony Guests of Door Rules
Passengers on Symphony of the Seas receive notice from Royal Caribbean International outlining guidelines for decorating stateroom doors during the cruise.
Heritage Discoverer to Sail Antarctic Preview Voyage
Heritage Expeditions has announced a special preview sailing aboard its newest expedition ship, Heritage Discoverer, set to take place in November.
Carnival Faces Lawsuits Over Reported Data Breach
Carnival is dealing with a number of lawsuits following a reported data breach that may have exposed personal information of millions of customers.
Margaritaville at Sea Crew Join Beach Cleanup for Earth Day
Crew members from the cruise ship Margaritaville at Sea marked Earth Day by taking part in a beach cleanup effort in Nassau, in the Bahamas.
Royal Caribbean Opens new Beach Club in Santorini, Greece
Royal Caribbean International has launched its first Royal Beach Club in Europe, introducing a new shore experience on the island of Santorini.
Rotterdam Returns to Service After Drydock Upgrades
Holland America Line’s cruise ship Rotterdam has returned to operation following a two-week drydock in The Netherlands where it underwent upgrades.
MSC Euribia Prepares for Return to Cruise Service
MSC Euribia is currently docked in Valletta’s Grand Harbour as it gets ready to resume normal cruise operations after several weeks of disruption.