Cruise Industry

Cordelia Sky Unveils Mumbai Cruises and Onboard Highlights

Cordelia Cruises share details of itineraries and experiences when Cordelia Sky begins operating later this year.

A cruise ship docked at Mumbai cruise terminal

Costa Fortuna Sets Sail on Final Cruise for Costa Cruises

Costa Fortuna is currently sailing on its final voyage for Costa Cruises, bringing the ship's 23-year career with the cruise line to an end.

The Costa Fortuna cruise ship at sea

Oceania Cruises Plans First Fully Gluten-Free Voyage

Oceania Cruises has revealed plans for what it says will be the cruise industry's first completely gluten-free ocean voyage.

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Accident Aboard Sun Princess Results in Death of Minnesota Pastor

Minnesota pastor Stephen Junker has died after sustaining a serious spinal cord injury in a swimming pool aboard the Sun Princess.

The Sun Princess cruise ship at sea on an overcast day

AIDAperla Strikes Quay After Breaking Moorings in France

A call at Le Havre in France took an turn on September 8 when AIDAperla broke free from its moorings and collided with a quay wall.

The AIDAperla cruise ship at sea

Norwegian Sky Ends Career with Norwegian Cruise Line – and No Shops

Norwegian Sky is completing its final cruise for Norwegian Cruise Line today, September 9, 2026.

The Norwegian Sky cruise ship in a port

Frank Del Rio’s $8m Lawsuit Against NCLH Dismissed

Frank Del Rio’s lawsuit against Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and four former directors has been dismissed.

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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.

Victoria Harbor, Canada at night

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.

Tui's cruise ship, Mein Schiff 4 in Hamburg Port at night

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.

The AIDAperla cruise ship at sea

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.

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

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.

A speedboat passing under the bow of a Princess cruise ship

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.

The Carnival Legend cruise ship in port at night

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.

Xiamen cruise terminal

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.

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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.

Bottles of Heineken beer resting on ice in a wooden crate

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.

Regent Seven Seas' cruise ship, Voyager

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.

The Australian flag

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.

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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.

The Seabourn Quest cruise ship at sea