Cruise Industry

Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Wins Muslim-Friendly Transport Award

The Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong has received the Muslim-friendly Transport Hub of the Year title at the Halal in Travel Awards 2026.

The Kai Tak cruise terminal in Hong Kong

Alexandria Welcomes Aroya Cruises Interporting Operations

The Alexandria Port Authority has marked the launch of interporting operations in Egypt in partnership with Aroya Cruises.

Small boats in the harbour at Alexandria, Egypt

AIDA Announces Dance and True Crime Cruises for 2027

AIDA Cruises has revealed the return of two themed sailings scheduled for Europe in January 2027: “AIDA Dances” and “Crime & Sea.”

Yellow police crime scene tape and flashing emergency vehicle lights

Holland America Unveils New Farewell Dining Experience

Holland America Line is launching a new onboard event called the “Farewell Dinner,” giving guests a special way to mark the end of their cruise.

A Holland America cruise ship's hull

Cunard's Queen Elizabeth Sets Sail on Final Alaska Season

Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth arrived in Alaska in May to begin what is currently scheduled to be the cruise line’s final summer season in the region.

Cunard's Queen Elizabeth cruise ship at sea

Cruise Passenger Brawl in Nassau Ends in Arrests

A fight involving cruise passengers at Nassau Cruise Port escalated into a confrontation with police, leading to several arrests and injuries to officers.

Cruise ships docked in Nassau's cruise terminal

Cruise Tourist Attacks Raise Safety Concerns in Genoa

Incidents involving cruise passengers in Genoa, Italy, renew concerns about safety in areas commonly visited by tourists arriving by ship.

The town of Genoa, Italy

Royal Caribbean Honors Seward Greenhouse Business

Royal Caribbean names Exit Glacier Greenhouses winner of its first-ever Port Partners Small Business Accelerator Award.

Boats in the harbor at Seward, Alaska

U.S. CBP Removes Cruise Crew Member From Pearl Mist

U.S. Customs and Border Protection continues enforcement activity of cruise ship crew following deportation of 27 workers last month.

A Border Patrol vehicle near a fenced off area

Maine Man Jailed Over Assault Aboard Cruise Ship

A Maine resident has been sentenced to federal prison following an assault that occurred onboard an international cruise ship.

A blue and red flashing light on the top of a police car

Celestyal to Show World Cup Matches Live Onboard

Celestyal will broadcast FIFA World Cup matches live on both ships in its fleet during the tournament, which runs from June 11 to July 19.

The FIFA WorldCup trophy and a goal

Voyager of the Seas Debuts Alaska Season From Seattle

Royal Caribbean International’s Voyager of the Seas arrived in Seattle in May to begin its first-ever season sailing in Alaska.

Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas cruise ship at sea

Vancouver Marks One Million Biometric Cruise Passengers

The Port of Vancouver reaches significant milestone, welcoming its one millionth cruise passenger through its facial biometric embarkation system.

The Vancouver cruise terminal with a cruise ship docked alongside

Independence Day Cruise Sale Announced by Costa

Costa Cruises North America has introduced an Independence Day Sale featuring balcony staterooms for the price of ocean view cabins.

The Costa Favolosa cruise ship at sea

Alaska Cruise Cut Short After Zaandam Propulsion Issue

Holland America's Zaandam was forced to cancel the remainder of its Alaska itinerary after experiencing a propulsion problem.

Close up of a Holland America cruise ship's hull

TAG Heuer Hosts Monaco Grand Prix Event at Sea

Swiss luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer hosted one of the most exclusive gatherings of the Monaco Grand Prix weekend aboard the Le Dumont-d'Urville.

Ponant's luxury expedition ship, the Le Dumont-d'Urville.

Greek Police Arrest Man Over Suspected Cruise Ship Plot

Greek authorities have detained a Palestinian man suspected of being involved in an alleged plan that may have targeted an Israeli cruise ship.

A Greek police car

Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas Kicks Off Latin America Season

Grandeur of the Seas has arrived in Latin America in May to begin Royal Caribbean International’s summer season in the region.

Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas cruise ship docked in a small tropical port

Norwegian Viva Moves to Miami for 2027-28, Puerto Rico Cancelled

NCLH to reposition Norwegian Viva to PortMiami for 2027-28 winter season, cancelling the ship’s previously scheduled cruises from Puerto Rico.

The stern of the Norwegian Viva cruise ship

Carnival Wins Seattle Sustainability Awards

Carnival Corporation and Carnival Cruise Line receive Sustainable Century Awards from the Port of Seattle in recognition of their environmental initiatives.

Close up of the Carnival Elation cruise ship at sunset