Cruise Industry

Cruise Lines Fund Rebuild of Ketchikan Veterans Post

Princess Cruises, Holland America Line announce joint contribution of $175,000 for reconstruction of an American Legion Post in Ketchikan, Alaska.

Boats in Ketchikan's Harbor, Alaska, USA

Adora Flora City Unveils First Cruise Itineraries in Asia

Adora Cruises has announced the first itineraries for its newest ship, the Adora Flora City, with bookings set to open on May 20th, 2026.

The Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong

Star Princess Completes First Panama Canal Transit

Princess Cruises’ latest vessel, Star Princess, has completed its maiden voyage through the Panama Canal - a highlight in the ship’s debut season.

A tugboat in the Panama Canal

Top Cruise Lines Honored at F&B@Sea 2026 Awards

A number of cruise operators and industry figures have been celebrated at the F&B@Sea Awards, recognizing excellence in onboard food and beverage.

A bottle of Champagne being poured into flutes

Two Incidents on Carnival Splendor Shock Passengers

A tragic situation unfolded on board the Carnival Splendor, where two separate incidents during the same voyage have deeply affected passengers.

The Carnival Splendor cruise ship at sea

Cruise Ships Resume Voyages After Hormuz Reopens

Following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, six cruise ships that had been delayed in the region are now preparing to return to service.

Tui's cruise ship, the Mein Schiff 5 at sunset

Norwegian Jewel Restarts Cruise Sailings From Philadelphia

Norwegian Jewel became the first cruise ship in years to arrive and depart from Philadelphia as operations resume at the PhilaPort Cruise Port.

Close up of the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship

Princess Cruises Orders Three Next-Gen LNG Cruise Ships

Princess announces new agreements with Fincantieri for the construction of three next-generation cruise ships, according to a company statement.

The bow of a Princess cruise ship showing the Princess logo

Marseille Port to Provide Power to Three Cruise Ships At Once

Port of Marseille Fos is preparing to become one of the first Mediterranean ports able to provide shore power to three large cruise ships at once.

Cruise ships in the cruise terminal at Marseille, France

NCL Settles $2M Case Over COVID Cruise Marketing

Norwegian Cruise Line agrees to $2 million settlement with 12 U.S. states following an investigation into how it promoted cruises during COVID-19.

Close up of a virus and the words COVID-19

MSC Expands Bahamas Offering With New Sandy Cay

MSC Cruises is set to grow its private island portfolio in The Bahamas with the addition of Sandy Cay, a high-end destination planned for 2028.

Palm trees on a tropical sandy beach in The Bahamas

Holland America Unveils $500M Fleet Upgrade Plan

Holland America Line has revealed a $500 million refurbishment initiative, Evolution, which will see six ships in its fleet undergo major upgrades.

The Holland America cruise ship Ooseterdam in dock

Search Suspended for Crew Member Overboard From Norwegian Viva

The search operation for a crew member who went overboard from the Norwegian Viva has been officially called off Norwegian Cruise Line confirmed.

The Norwegian Vi

MSC Founder Transfers Ownership to His Children

MSC has undergone a significant leadership shift, with founder Gianluigi Aponte formally transferring ownership of the company to his children.

The MSC Regulus container ship at sea

MSC Eyes Cruise Ships to Evacuate Seafarers in Gulf

MSC Cruises proposes using ships currently stranded in the Persian Gulf to evacuate thousands of seafarers who remain onboard commercial vessels.

The cruise ship MSC Euribia moored near mountais

Asian Cruise Destinations Highlight Market Growth in Miami

Five destinations from Asia presented the latest developments in the sector during a luncheon with cruise line executives this week in Miami Beach.

Kai Tak cruise terminal in Hong Kong under a blue sky

Cunard Partners with Olivier Awards for 50th Year at Royal Albert Hall

Cunard was headline partner for the 50th anniversary of the Olivier Awards, hosting the ceremony at London’s Royal Albert Hall on April 12th.

The Royal Albert Hall in London

Cork Cruise Season Begins With AIDAluna & Record 2026 Schedule

The cruise season at the Port of Cork got underway on April 13 with the arrival of AIDAluna, marking the vessel’s first-ever visit to Cork Harbor

The Port of Cork, Ireland at sunset

Successful Antarctica Season Reported by HX Expeditions

HX Expeditions has reported that its Antarctica season which ran from October 2025 to March 2026 was the most successful in the company’s history.

Penguins and seals on ice caps in Antarctica

Hero of the Seas to Debut New Features at 2027 Launch

Royal Caribbean International’s upcoming ship, Hero of the Seas, is set to introduce a range of new features when it enters service in 2027.

A yellow and blue waterslide against a pink sky