Cruise Industry

AIDA Opens New School in Cambodia Through Charity Drive

AIDA Cruises announces completion of new school in Cambodia, funded through its AIDA Cruise & Help program with donations from guests and crew.

A close up of the flag of Cambodia

Costa Expands Winter 2025-26 Mediterranean & Global Routes

Costa has revealed plans to enhance its winter 2025-26 schedule by introducing two fresh Mediterranean itineraries featuring the Costa Toscana.

The Costa Favolosa cruise ship

Injured Person Evacuated from AIDAdiva in Baltic Sea

An injured individual was airlifted from the German cruise ship AIDAdiva in the Baltic Sea on September 2nd, after an onboard accident.

An AIDA cruise ship in port

Genting Dream Rescues Stranded Boater in Malacca Strait

Cruise ship Genting Dream came to the aid of a lone boater in the Strait of Malacca on September 3rd, while sailing from Singapore to Phuket.

A cruise ship and its rescue boat picking up a solo boater

Cruise Group Sues Hawaii Over 2026 Passenger Tax

The Cruise Lines International Association has filed a lawsuit against the state of Hawaii challenging a new cruise tax set to take effect in 2026

Roayl Caribbean's Oddessy of the Seas cruise ship in Honolulu Harbor, Hawaii

AIDA to Sponsor Hamburg Cruise Days Festival in 2025

AIDA Cruises confirms that Hamburg will once again host the Hamburg Cruise Days festival from September 12 to 14 and they will be a sponsor.

The AIDAsol cruise ship

Coast Guard Airlifts Guest From Carnival Sunshine

Emergency aboard Carnival Sunshine led to coast guard evacuation after passenger required urgent care shortly after the vessel left Norfolk VA.

The Carnival Sunshine cruise ship surrounded by smaller vessels

Dockworker Dies During Cruise Ship Ops in Piraeus

A 62-year-old dockworker passed away on Monday morning while handling luggage operations for a cruise ship at the Piraeus Port Cruise Terminal.

Piraeus Port in Greece as seen from above

Carnival Radiance Marks 25 Years in Service

Carnival Radiance, formerly Victory, has celebrated 25 years since joining the Carnival Cruise Line fleet, having been delivered on July 28 2000.

The Carnival Victory, now named Radiance, at sea

AQUATERRAS Coating Cuts Fuel Costs on AIDAdiva

Nippon Paint Marine says applying its AQUATERRAS to the AIDAdiva has delivered savings by eliminating in-water hull cleaning for three + years.

The bow of an AIDA cruise ship showing its painted lips design

Fred. Olsen Honors Borealis Crew for August Awards

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has recognized the outstanding commitment of its crew by announcing the August Employees of the Month aboard Borealis.

Fred. Olsen's Borealis cruise ship at sea

Recife Cruise Terminal to Be Privatized Under 25-Year Deal

Brazilian government confirms the start of a concession process to transfer management of Port of Recife’s cruise terminal to a private operator.

Waterways in Recife, Brazil at sunset

Heritage Expeditions Launches Indonesia-Borneo Cruise

Heritage Expeditions announces a new 14-day journey through Indonesia and Borneo, featuring unique wildlife encounters and cultural experiences.

The Heritage Adventurer cruise ship

Carnival Adds Fresh Pastries to Breakfast Menus

Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its breakfast offerings with freshly made pastries across the fleet, according to Brand Ambassador John Heald.

Churros

Virgin Cancels Scarlet Lady Cruise for Private Charter

Virgin Voyages has cancelled the Scarlet Lady’s April 19, 2026, cruise from Miami, citing a full-ship charter as the reason for the cancellation.

Virgin's Scarlet Lady cruise ship at sea

HX Expeditions Adds Global-Themed Menus Onboard

Following a trial run in June HX Expeditions has unveiled a new themed dining program designed to bring international flavors to its guests.

Filipino food including fish, rice and egg on a palm leaf plate

Protesters Delay P&O's Ventura’s Rotterdam Arrival

Protesters attempted to block P&O Cruises’ ship, Ventura, from docking in Rotterdam, Netherlands on August 24th, 2025.

The port of Rotterdam, Netherlands

Ponant Adds 12-Night North Pole Voyages on Charcot for 2027

Ponant Explorations has introduced a series of 12-night expeditions to the Geographic North Pole in 2027 aboard Le Commandant Charcot.

A polar bear at the North Pole

Martinique Cruise Arrivals Climb Nearly 11% in 2024–25

Martinique recorded close to an 11 percent rise in cruise traffic for the 2024–25 season, increasing from roughly 421,000 to more than 465,000.

A view across the island of Martinique

Curaçao to Host Two-Day Cruise Tourism Symposium

The Curaçao Tourist Board unveiled “Shore to Ship: Elevating the Local Cruise Experience,” a cruise tourism symposium set for September 29–30.

Large yellow letters spelling out 'Curacao' on the island