Cruise Industry

Search Underway for Passenger Missing From Carnival Horizon

Authorities are investigating the disappearance of a U.S. passenger who went missing after leaving the Carnival Horizon in Bonaire last week.

A promenade on Bonaire

AIDAnova to Host Oktoberfest-Themed Cruise in 2026

AIDA Cruises reveals The Prinzen, Melissa Naschenweng, voXXclub, and more to headline The O’zapft is! Cruise 2026 on the AIDAnova for Oktoberfest.

The AIDAnova cruise ship

P&O Cruises Cancels Select Arvia and Ventura Voyages

P&O Cruises has confirmed the cancellation of certain itineraries that were scheduled aboard the Arvia and Ventura cruise ships in 2026 and 2027

A close up of P&O's Arvia cruise ship

Hebrides Cruises Wins Award for Food Excellence

Hebrides Cruises based in Oban, Scotland, has received national recognition for its culinary offering, earning a Scottish Food & Drink Award.

The harbor at Oban, Scotland in the Hebrides

CroisiEurope to Launch Amazon Eco-Cruises in 2027

CroisiEurope has announced new Amazon itineraries set to debut in 2027 aboard the Brasilian Dream, designed to deliver an eco-tourism experience.

An aerial view of the River Amazon as it winds through forrestation

Sun Princess Adds New Mediterranean Ports for 2026-27

Princess Cruises has announced updated Western Mediterranean itineraries for the Sun Princess, introducing new ports of call for 2026 and 2027.

The Sun Princess cruise ship at sea

Norwegian Jewel Begins Europe Season Before Drydock

The Norwegian Jewel arrived in Europe on September 14th, 2025, completing a transatlantic voyage that concluded in Southampton, United Kingdom.

Close up of the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship

Cunard Offers New Promotion with Onboard Credit Bonus

Cunard Line announced that it has introduced a new promotion giving travelers up to $1,060 in onboard spending money per Grill Suite booking.

Cunard's Queen Mary 2 cruise ship

Badger Collides With Spartan In Ludington Harbor

U.S.-flagged Ro-Ro/passenger vessel Badger was involved in a collision at Ludington Harbor on September 17, striking its sister ship, the Spartan

The lighthouse in Luddington Harbor, MI, USA

Riviera Travel to Launch Solo Traveler Ship in 2027

Riviera Travel has announced the launch of the first river cruise ship dedicated exclusively to solo travelers starting in June 2027 in Europe.

An aerial view of the River Rhine showing countryside and a bridge

Princess Opens 2027 Canada And New England Bookings

Princess Cruises has opened reservations for its 2027 Canada and New England season, the company has recently confirmed in a press release.

The Regal Princess cruise ship at sunset

Effy Jewelry to Debut Boutique on Princess Cruises Ship

Effy Jewelry announces partnership with Princess Cruises, unveiling the upcoming debut of the Effy Hematian boutique aboard the Star Princess.

A Fifth Avenue street sign in New York City

Very Merry Margaritaville At Sea Returns this December

Margaritaville at Sea confirms return of its holiday-themed sailings, Very Merry Margaritaville at Sea, for December aboard the Paradise and Islander

A Margaritaville at Sea cruise ship with a Santa hat on its funnel

Wonder Of The Seas Returns to Miami After Onboard Fight

Wonder of the Seas returned to PortMiami on Monday evening after a fight onboard left several passengers injured and prompted an emergency response

Miami Cruise Port terminal

AIDA Showcases Highlights at Hamburg Cruise Days 2025

AIDA Cruises shared highlights from the Hamburg Cruise Days celebration, where the AIDAperla took part in the evening departure parade.

The AIDAperla cruise ship leaving port

MSC Cancels Euribia Repositioning Cruise Over Security

MSC Cruises has confirmed the cancellation of a repositioning voyage onboard the MSC Euribia that was scheduled for early 2026.

An MSC cruise ship under a turquoise sky

Protest at Port of Baltimore Over Seafarer Deportations

Port of Baltimore became the scene of a demonstration on September 14, 2025, as dozens gathered to condemn the deportation of Filipino seafarers

A man with his hands cuffed behind his back

Carnival Enhances Loyalty Perks Ahead of 2026 Launch

Carnival announces new benefits for its upcoming Carnival Rewards loyalty program, offering enhancements to current Diamond and Platinum members.

The Carnival Dream cruise ship

Cruise Ship Pole Act Ends in Fall, Performer Unharmed VIDEO

Circus artist Marylee Whitlock recently took center stage aboard a cruise ship when humidity made the X-Pole she was dancing on slippery.

A pole dancing pole and a woman's feet in a pair of high heels

True Crime Cruise Aboard Norwegian Joy Cancelled

A themed cruise to be centered on true crime and scheduled to sail on the cruise ship Norwegian Joy in early 2026, has been officially cancelled.

two cops looking at a phone with a crime scene banner super-imposed across them