Cruise Industry

Fred. Olsen Partners with RWS Global for New Entertainment

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils partnership with renowned entertainment company RWS Global to elevate the onboard entertainment experience.

Fred. Olsen's Borealis cruise ship

Park West Gallery Partners with Margaritaville At Sea

Park West Gallery unveils partnership with Margaritaville at Sea Cruise Line, bringing its renowned art program aboard the Paradise and Islander.

Brightly coloured abstract paintings in an at gallery

Costa Favolosa Crew Member Assaulted in Cabin Incident

A troubling event occurred aboard Costa Favolosa on October 9, when a female crew member was reportedly sexually assaulted in her cabin at night.

The Costa Favalosa cruise ship

Norwegian Cruise Line Phasing Out Printed Daily Programs

Norwegian Cruise Line is gradually discontinuing printed versions of its onboard daily program, according to reports from guests on social media.

A Norwegian cruise ship sailing towards port

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.

The Costa Serena cruise ship in dock

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

The Miami cruise port

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

The P&O Iona cruise ship

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.

The Liberty of the Seas cruise ship under a dark cloudy sky

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.

Cocktails on a table on a beach

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.

A grandmother, mother and young girl enjoying a cruise holiday together

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

Two profiteroles on a plate

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.

Restaurants at a harbor on Santorini island, Greece

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.

The AIDAprima cruise ship in a historic port

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.

Two passengers on a cruise ship looking at messages on their phones

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

A Royal Caribbean cruise ship heading towards a tropical bay

StarCruises Launches TCM Wellness Festival at Sea

StarCruises announces collaboration with Guangdong Broadcasting Network to introduce a Traditional Chinese Medicine Festival aboard Star Voyager.

A TCM practitioner performing acupuncture on someone

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

High end cuisine in a restuarant

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.

A butler offering a cocktail on a platter

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

The bow of Cunard's Queen Elizabeth cruise ship

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.

The Miami cruise terminal