Cruise Industry

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

AIDA Cruises Launches 3D Tours of Crew-only Areas

AIDA Cruises has introduced behind the scenes, exclusive 3D virtual tours of its crew spaces, developed in collaboration with Liquid Ambient.

The AIDAsol cruise ship

Four Carnival Pride Crew Deported After U.S. Detention

One Indonesian and three Filipino seafarers from Carnival Pride were detained and later deported after the vessel docked at the Port of Baltimore

A carnival cruise ship docked at night

MSC Launches Aqua Initiative to Cut Plastic Bottles

MSC Cruises unveils new onboard drinking water filtration system as part of Aqua by MSC initiative to reduce single-use plastics across its fleet

An MSC cruise ship under a dark blue sky

Crew Member Evacuated from MSC Magnifica off Sicily

A crew member from the MSC Magnifica was evacuated on Wednesday evening after what the ship’s medical team described as a likely heart attack.

The MSC Magnifica cruise ship sailing close to shore

Crew Feedback Makes Princess Cruises Revise Tattoo Policy

Princess Cruises has announced adjustments to its recently unveiled crew tattoo policy following concerns raised by employees across its fleet.

A heavily tattooed arm

Heineken Names Natalia Kuldyaeva Global Duty Free Head

Heineken has appointed Natalia Kuldyaeva as its new Global Duty Free Manager, the company has confirmed in a recent press release.

A can of Heineken floating in a swimming pool

Carnival and Van Leeuwen End Summer with Sunscreen Ice Cream

Carnival Cruise Line teams up with Van Leeuwen Ice Cream to debut a one-of-a-kind sunscreen-flavored ice cream to commiserate the end of summer.

A tub of Carnival and Van Leeuwen's sunscreen flavored ice cream

Cruise Passenger Jumps Ship to Dodge Casino Debt

Most cruise passengers wait for the gangway to disembark but one man aboard Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas chose a far more dramatic exit

Stacks of casino chips