13 Dec 2024

Royal Caribbean Announces Increased Dividend for Shareholders

Royal Caribbean Cruises' Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.55 per common share, payable on January 13 to shareholders.

Royal Caribbean Announces Increased Dividend for Shareholders
13 Dec 2024

Carnival Cruise Line Brings Holiday Cheer to Hospital Kids

Carnival Cruise Line brought Christmas joy to young patients at Queensland Children’s Hospital with a special surprise visit from the Grinch.

Carnival Cruise Line Brings Holiday Cheer to Hospital Kids
11 Dec 2024

Engine Failure Forces Cancellation of MSC Bellissima Cruise

MSC was forced to cancel the ongoing cruise of the MSC Bellissima due to an engine failure, according to a report by a Taiwanese media outlet.

Engine Failure Forces Cancellation of MSC Bellissima Cruise
11 Dec 2024

Holland America & Carnival Rebrand Half Moon Cay as RelaxAway

Holland America Line and Carnival Cruise Line announce that Half Moon Cay will be rebranded as RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay as part of some upgrades.

Holland America & Carnival Rebrand Half Moon Cay as RelaxAway
10 Dec 2024

Port of Funchal Sees Rise in Cruise Ship Overnight Stays

The Port of Funchal has reported a significant increase in the number of cruise ships making overnight visits this year.

Port of Funchal Sees Rise in Cruise Ship Overnight Stays
10 Dec 2024

Princess Cruises Breaks Booking Records Over Holiday Weekend

Princess Cruises has announced record-breaking booking numbers during the Black Friday to Cyber Monday period, as detailed in a press release.

Princess Cruises Breaks Booking Records Over Holiday Weekend
9 Dec 2024

HX Launches Signature Cocktail Range Inspired by Voyages

HX has unveiled its new Signature Cocktail Range, featuring 14 exclusive cocktails inspired by the company’s pole-to-pole voyages.

HX Launches Signature Cocktail Range Inspired by Voyages
9 Dec 2024

Greece & Mexico to Introduce Cruise Passenger Taxes in 2025

Starting in 2025, both Greece and Mexico will implement new taxes on cruise passengers as part of their efforts to address overtourism.

Greece & Mexico to Introduce Cruise Passenger Taxes in 2025
6 Dec 2024

Celebrity Cruises Debuts Homeporting at Port Canaveral

Celebrity Cruises has kicked off its first-ever homeporting season at Port Canaveral with the arrival of the Celebrity Equinox.

Celebrity Cruises Debuts Homeporting at Port Canaveral
4 Dec 2024

Princess Cruises Announces 2026-27 Australia Deployment

Princess Cruises has revealed its plans for the 2026-27 season, deploying three ships across Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.

Princess Cruises Announces 2026-27 Australia Deployment
4 Dec 2024

Cunard Celebrates Record-Breaking Bookings in 2024

Following the launch of the Queen Anne, Cunard has achieved a milestone in 2024, reporting its highest-ever bookings for the year.

Cunard Celebrates Record-Breaking Bookings in 2024
3 Dec 2024

Norwegian Cruise Line Announces 2025-26 Tampa Itineraries

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the redeployment of Norwegian Dawn and Norwegian Star to Tampa for the 2025-26 winter season.

Norwegian Cruise Line Announces 2025-26 Tampa Itineraries
3 Dec 2024

Quantum of the Seas Returns to Brisbane for Exciting Cruises

Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas is back in Brisbane launching a series of 22 sailings across the South Pacific, New Zealand and Queensland.

Quantum of the Seas Returns to Brisbane for Exciting Cruises
2 Dec 2024

Ambassador Cruise Line Unveils Exciting Entertainment Plans

Ambassador Cruise Line has announced three fresh entertainment initiatives set to roll out in the coming months, according to a press release.

Ambassador Cruise Line Unveils Exciting Entertainment Plans
2 Dec 2024

Cruise Industry Opposes Proposed $42 P/P Tax in Mexico

The cruise sector is voicing strong opposition to a proposed $42 per person tax for port calls in Mexico which could take effect as early as 2026

Cruise Industry Opposes Proposed $42 P/P Tax in Mexico