Cruise Industry

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

Carnival Cruise Line Launches Partners in Paradise Program

Carnival introduces new initiative called Partners in Paradise, designed to give travel advisors an exclusive look at Carnival’s Celebration Key.

Carnival's Celebration Key resort

Icon of the Seas to Homeport in Galveston, Texas in 2027

Royal Caribbean International announces that its flagship vessel, the Icon of the Seas, will begin sailing from Galveston starting August 2027.

Royal Caribbean's cruise ship, Icon of the Seas

Cruise Ships Return to Revived Ocho Rios Port, Jamaica

After months of uncertainty and extensive recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, the port of Ocho Rios has officially reopened.

The resort of Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Madeira Nominated Again for Prestigious Cruise Awards

Madeira has been recognized on the global stage, announcing that the region has been nominated for two categories in the World Cruise Awards 2025

Funchal town, Madeira, Portugal

Cruise Ships Are Floating Hotels for Brazil COP30

The cruise ships, Costa Diadema and MSC Seaview have arrived in Belém, Brazil, where they will serve as floating hotels during UNFCCC COP30.

Costa and MSC cruise ships moored off Belem, Brazil

Disney Celebrates the Christening of the Disney Destiny

A waterfront ceremony for Disney Destiny featured a dynamic, pop rock-inspired performance showcasing beloved music from Walt Disney Animations.

The funnel on a Disney cruise ship showing the brand's logo

Celebrity Cruises Reveals 2027-28 Winter Itineraries

Celebrity Cruises has unveiled its deployment plans for the winter 2027-28 season featuring voyages across the Caribbean, Asia and South America.

The Celebrity APEX cruise ship at sea

Cruise Passenger Dies as Huge Wave Hits Tenerife Seafront

An incident in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife results in death of woman and injuries to several others after a massive wave struck the seafront.

The coastline of Tenerife