Victoria, BC Expects 14 Cruise Ships and 46,000 Passengers
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is preparing to welcome 14 cruise ships to Ogden Point between September 7 and September 13.
Cruise Industry
TUI Launches New Mein Schiff Sales Campaign with Robbie Williams
TUI launches sales campaign for Mein Schiff as the cruise line enters the final stage of its early booking promotion for summer 2027.
AIDA Renames Repositioning Cruises as “Time-Out Voyages”
AIDA Cruises has rebranded its repositioning sailings as “Time-Out Voyages” for a program running through fall 2026 and spring 2027.
Serenade of the Seas Returns to Service After Repairs
Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas has returned to service after spending a week undergoing maintenance in Alaska.
Princess Cruises Ends Local Sales Operations in Taiwan
Princess Cruises ended its sales operations in Taiwan on August 31, 2026, according to an article in Taiwan News.
Carnival Legend Heads to Mediterranean for Fall Cruises
Carnival Legend is currently sailing on a repositioning voyage to Civitavecchia ahead of a series of Mediterranean cruises.
Xiamen Concludes 2026 Summer Cruise Season with 50,000 Guests
Xiamen concluded its 2026 summer cruise season on August 22 as Star Voyager departed from Xiamen International Cruise Homeport.
Jamaica Honors Top Cruise Travel Advisors at 2026 Awards
Jamaica Vacations Limited (JAMVAC) honors its five leading cruise travel advisors for 2024-2026 Regal Rewards Awards on August 29.
Heineken Expands Cruise Bar Crew Training Program in 2026
Heineken grows cruise industry training initiative, aiming to train 2,500 bar crew across Europe and the United States in 2026.
Passenger Dies Aboard Seven Seas Voyager During Donegal, Ireland Visit
A passenger died aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Seven Seas Voyager while the cruise ship was visiting Ireland on August 28.
Cruise Industry Brings Billions to Australian Economy
Cruise passengers spent $1.82 billion during Australia's 2024-25 season, with average spending ashore approximately $440 per passenger.
Three Legionnaires’ Disease Cases Linked to Norwegian Prima
NCLH cooperate with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after three guests Norwegian Prima guest diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease.
Seabourn Opens Bookings for Quest's 138-Day 2029 World Cruise
Seabourn opens reservations for its 138-day 2029 World Cruise, which will take guests to destinations across several continents.
More Australian Ports to Welcome Cruise Ships for 2026-2027
Melbourne and Adelaide are expected to account for a greater proportion of departures during the 2026 – 2027 cruise season.
Crown Princess Opens Australia’s 2026-27 Cruise Season
Crown Princess is set to officially open Australia's 2026-27 international cruise season when it arrives in Sydney today.
Carnival Adjusts Bahamas Itineraries Through 2028
Carnival Cruise Line announces itinerary changes affecting Carnival Conquest, Carnival Legend and Carnival Elation through to 2028.
Carnival Breeze Damaged After Contact with Cozumel Pier
Carnival Breeze sustained minor damage to its exterior after making contact with a pier while docking in Cozumel on Monday.
NCLH Seeks Dismissal of Frank Del Rio’s $8m Lawsuit
NCLH and former directors ask Miami-Dade judge to permanently dismiss compensation lawsuit brought by former President and CEO.
Trial Delayed for Teen Charged in Carnival Horizon Death
The federal trial of a 16-year-old accused of sexually assaulting and killing his stepsister aboard the Carnival Horizon is postponed.
Adora Magic City Begins First Cruise Season from Shenzhen
Adora Magic City departed from Shenzhen beginning its first international cruise in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.