Costa Serena To Serve As Floating Hotel for Asian Games
Costa Serena to serve as floating hotel during 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan, accommodating athletes and officials while in Nagoya Port.
Cruise Industry
PortMiami Faces Fuel Uncertainty After Depot Sale
PortMiami could soon face a major operational challenge after the recent sale of its main fuel depot, according to a report by WLRN South Florida
P&O Cruises’ Iona Enters Drydock for First Major Overhaul
P&O Cruises’ flagship Iona has entered drydock at Damen Shipyard in Rotterdam for her first scheduled maintenance since joining the fleet in 2021
Royal Caribbean Reroutes Liberty of The Seas to Canada
Royal Caribbean has modified the itinerary for the Liberty of the Seas so that the ship can avoid the projected path of Tropical Storm Jerry.
NCL to End Shipboard Drink Perks at Great Stirrup Cay
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced upcoming changes to its onboard beverage policy while at Great Stirrup Cay, beginning on March 1st, 2026.
Marella Finds 57% of Brits Open to Family Cruise Holidays
Marella Cruises reveals that more than half of British travelers would consider taking a multigenerational cruise, according to a company survey.
Oceania Allura Celebrates Return of Jacques Restaurant
Oceania Cruises reopens its acclaimed French restaurant, Jacques, aboard the Oceania Allura marking the return of one of its most celebrated venues
Crew Member Airlifted From Cruise Ship Near Santorini
A crew member was evacuated from a cruise ship off the coast of Santorini on October 6th, 2025, after suffering a severe medical emergency.
AIDA Funds Seven New Schools Through FLY & HELP Partnership
At this year’s Reiner Meutsch Foundation FLY & HELP charity gala, AIDA President Felix Eichhorn presented a check to founder Reiner Meutsch.
MXP Adds New Chat Feature to MXP365 Digital Guest Journey
MXP unveils upgrade to its MXP365 Digital Guest Journey, introducing chat function that allows guests to engage in private and group conversations.
Royal Caribbean Unveils Family Cruises on Legend of the Seas
Royal Caribbean reveals lineup of family-friendly cruises aboard Legend of the Seas, featuring enhanced dining and Broadway-caliber entertainment
StarCruises Launches TCM Wellness Festival at Sea
StarCruises announces collaboration with Guangdong Broadcasting Network to introduce a Traditional Chinese Medicine Festival aboard Star Voyager.
Costa Serena to Feature New Menus by Michelin Starred Chefs
Costa Serena to undergo major refurbishment ahead of its 2025-26 deployment in, marking the completion of Costa's €200 million fleet revitalization
Star Princess Crew Earns British Butler Certification
Princess Cruises unveils highly anticipated Sanctuary Collection aboard the Star Princess, blending luxury comfort with world-class hospitality.
Queen Elizabeth Begins Journey to PortMiami For Winter Season
Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth has set sail on a repositioning voyage from Seattle to PortMiami, marking the start of its first Caribbean winter season
Margaritaville at Sea to Homeport in Miami From 2027
PortMiami has announced that it will soon become the new homeport for Margaritaville at Sea, with operations beginning in early 2027.
Disney Fantasy Begins Drydock After European Debut Season
The Disney Fantasy has entered drydock at the Damen shipyard in France following the conclusion of its inaugural summer season in Europe.
TUI River Cruises Unveils Biggest Summer Program for 2027
TUI River Cruises reveals plans for its most ambitious summer schedule yet, highlighted by the debut of its first newbuild vessel, the TUI Luzia.
Princess Cruises Launches Cocktail Book with Rob Floyd
Princess Cruises has released “Sip at Sea: A Princess Cruises Cocktail Collection,” created by global mixologist and brand ambassador Rob Floyd.
Carnival Expands Meal Donation Program Into Latin America
Carnival has signed landmark memoranda of understandings with food banks and community partners in Mexico, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic.