Cruise Industry

Lifeboat Drops Into Water During Carnival Dream Test

A scheduled lifeboat drill aboard Carnival Dream took an unexpected turn in Cozumel on Monday when a lifeboat detached and fell into the harbor.

The Carnival Dream cruise ship alongside another Carnival vessel

Samsung Expands Longstanding Partnership with Royal Caribbean

Samsung Electronics has delivered more than 6,000 televisions and digital displays to Royal Caribbean International’s ship, Star of the Seas.

The Samsung logo on a blue background

Carnival Magic Expands Premium Dining Options for Guests

Carnival Cruise Line is broadening its range of premium dining menus for guests sailing on the Carnival Magic as part of their SEA program.

The Carnival Magic cruise ship anchored offshore in a tropical location

Passenger Arrested in Germany Before Boarding Queen Mary 2

Police in Germany detained a woman on Monday after an exit check at the Bremerhaven container terminal revealed an outstanding arrest warrant.

Cunard's Queen Mary 2 cruise ship leaving a port

Anthem of the Seas Begins First Winter Season in Australia

Royal Caribbean's cruise ship Anthem of the Seas has made its debut in Australia ahead of its first winter deployment in the South Pacific.

The Anthem of the Seas cruise ship at sea

Virgin Voyages Rolls Out Black Friday Deals for 2025

Virgin has unveiled its Black Friday promotions, giving travelers the opportunity to book one and receive the second at 80% off through December 4

Virgin's Scarlett Lady cruise ship at sea

AIBES Cocktail Championship Makes Debut at Sea in 2025

AIBES Cocktail Championship 2025, Italy’s top bartending competition, reached a milestone by being held aboard a cruise ship for the first time.

The Costa Favalosa cruise ship

Carnival Luminosa Treats Hospital Staff to Spa Day at Sea

Carnival announced that 10 nurses and healthcare workers from Queensland Children’s Hospital were invited aboard the Carnival Luminosa for a spa day

The Carnival Luminosa cruise ship

Aurora Expeditions Reveals Antarctica Program for 2027–28

Aurora Expeditions announces its 2027–28 Antarctica program featuring 34 voyages across its fleet covering the Antarctic Peninsula and Patagonia

Penguins and seals on ice caps in the Antarctic

Former Costa Magica Reportedly Sold to Tianjin Orient

The former Costa Magica has reportedly been sold to Tianjin Orient International Cruises, according to information shared on Chinese social media

The Costa Magica cruise ship at sea

Man Rescued After Falling Between Ship and Dock in Nassau

A man was rescued from the water on Sunday after accidentally falling between the cruise ship Norwegian Encore and the dock at Nassau Cruise Port

Cruise ships moored at Nassau cruise port, Bahamas

Port of Quebec Marks Four Season Cruise Activity in 2025

The Port of Quebec announced in a press release that it hosted cruise ships across four seasons this year, from January 28 through November 2.

A view of Quebec city looking out towards the ocean

MSC Launches Major Relief Effort After Jamaica Hurricane

MSC begin a large scale relief initiative to assist the Jamaican Government’s humanitarian response after Hurricane Melissa struck on October 28.

The MSC cruise ship MSC Divina moored near a sandy beach

Royal Caribbean Plans Return to Baltimore in 2027

Royal Caribbean International has confirmed that it will resume operations from Baltimore in 2027, according to a recent company press release.

Baltimore harbor at night

Barcelona to Cut Cruise Arrivals Under New Port Plan

Barcelona is preparing to scale back the number of cruise passengers arriving at the city starting in 2027 according to a report by Catalan News.

A cruise ship in Barcelona port

Carnival Supports Jamaica’s Recovery After Hurricane Melissa

Along with providing donations and relief supplies Carnival Cruises is returning its ships to ports that are already prepared to receive visitors

The resort of Ochos Rios, Jamaica

Passenger Removed from Anthem of the Seas After Fight

A 44-year-old cruise passenger was removed from Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas in Port Chalmers following a late-night altercation onboard.

The Anthem of the Seas cruise ship

Hurtigruten Launches New Sami-Inspired Menu at Sea

Hurtigruten has unveiled a new Sami-inspired menu created by Culinary Ambassador Maret Ravdna Buljo, which is now being served across its fleet.

The Sami flag flying against a blue sky

Bodrum Cruise Port Ends Record-Breaking 2025 Season

Bodrum Cruise Port wraps up its cruise season after welcoming 116 ship calls and 138,149 passengers: a record-breaking number for the destination

A view from Bodrum town looking out to sea

Viva Cruises Expands Routes and Launches New Concepts

Viva Cruises continues to broaden its offerings beyond its sailings on the Moselle, Danube and Rhine Rivers, according to the CEO and co-founder.

The Moselle River running through a small German town