Cruise Industry
Seabourn Ship Brings Medical Aid to Remote Chilean Island
When the Seabourn Pursuit called at Robinson Crusoe Island in Chile’s Juan Fernández Islands on April 4, it delivered more than just passengers.
Norwegian Sun Heads to Singapore for Scheduled Drydock
Norwegian Sun has arrived at a Singapore shipyard for drydock maintenance after completing a winter deployment in Southeast Asia and the Far East.
Formula 1-Themed Retail Experience Arrives on Arvia
Developed by cruise retail specialist Harding+, a Formula 1-inspired retail and entertainment concept is to launch aboard P&O Arvia this summer.
Freedom of the Seas to Replace Mariner in Southampton
Royal Caribbean confirms that Freedom of the Seas will take over from Mariner of the Seas for the 2027 summer season sailing out of Southampton.
Carnival Drops Tracy Arm Fjord From Alaska Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line has announced it will no longer be including Tracy Arm Fjord in its Alaska itineraries for the upcoming summer season.
Lisbon Cruise Awards Add Focus on Sustainability and Community
The Port of Lisbon has broadened its annual Cruise Activity Awards to place greater emphasis on sustainability and community engagement.
Mein Schiff Reading Cruises Return With Expanded Program
Mein Schiff’s reading cruises are set to return, continuing their blend of travel and literature with a program designed just for book lovers.
Oceania Launches Floating Pastry Academy for Chefs
Oceania Cruises introduces a training initiative for its pastry chefs in collaboration with The Butter Book, a digital culinary training platform.
Windstar Unveils Hybrid River and Ocean Cruise Concept
Windstar Cruises is introducing a new approach to small-ship travel, combining river and ocean cruising into a single, seamless experience.
Costa Favolosa Begins Transatlantic Voyage to Europe
Costa Favolosa has departed Buenos Aires, beginning a repositioning cruise back to Europe after completing its recent South American season.
Royal Caribbean Launches New Rewards Credit Cards
Royal Caribbean Group and Bank of America have unveiled two new credit cards, the Royal ONE Visa Signature and Royal ONE Plus Visa Signature.
San Diego Port Lockdown Briefly Disrupts Cruise Ops
A bomb threat led to a temporary lockdown at the Port of San Diego on the morning of March 30, 2026, briefly interrupting cruise operations.
2027 Arctic Photography Expedition Unveiled by Aurora
Aurora Expeditions introduces a new Arctic photography voyage for 2027, following demand for its previously sold-out Antarctica photography trip.
Brilliant Lady Bags First Panama Canal Transit for Virgin
Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady has successfully completed its first transit through the Panama Canal, marking a milestone for the cruise brand.
Brisbane Cruise Terminal Records Strong Summer Season
Brisbane International Cruise Terminal has wrapped up a successful summer season, marking another important period for Queensland’s cruise sector.
Carnival Donates Towels to Support Swim Lessons in Vanuatu
Carnival Cruise Line has donated over 1,000 towels to support children who are learning to swim in Vanuatu, according to a company statement.
AIDAdiva Opens 2026 Cruise Season at Warnemünde
AIDAdiva marked the start of the 2026 cruise season in Rostock-Warnemünde on Sunday when the ship arrived at the cruise terminal for a turnaround
Cruise Operations Disrupted by Blaze at Barcelona Port
A fire at the Port of Barcelona on Sunday caused significant disruption to cruise activities, with plumes of black smoke spreading across the area
PhilaPort Cruise Terminal Delayed Ahead of 2026 Launch
Construction of the new PhilaPort Cruise Terminal in Philadelphia, USA is experiencing notable delays, according to a report by 6 ABC Action News.