Cruise Industry

AIDAluna and AIDAbella Set for Major Renovations

AIDA Cruises has revealed that both AIDAluna and AIDAbella will undergo extensive refurbishments at the Chantier Naval shipyard in Marseille.

The AIDAluna cruise ship moored off a tropical dock

Princess Cruises Faces Backlash Over Tattoo Ban

Princess Cruises is under fire from crew members after unveiling a new policy that requires all visible tattoos to be covered while on duty.

A man with a tattooed arm sitting on some stone steps

Man Falls Off Dock Filming Royal Caribbean’s New Ship

Passengers on the Star of the Seas experienced an unexpected moment of alarm when the ship’s emergency “Oscar, Oscar, Oscar” signal sounded.

A Royal Caribbean cruise ship moored at CocoCay

Loyalty Members Drive 40% of Royal Caribbean Bookings

Royal Caribbean Group's CEO, Jason Liberty, announced that nearly 40% of bookings are now made by members of its cross-brand loyalty program.

A Royal Caribbean cruise ship sailing close to a tropical promontory

AIDAprima to Sail New Winter Routes from Germany in 2025

AIDA Cruises has revealed a refreshed winter 2025-26 schedule for the AIDAprima, featuring a series of new itineraries departing from Germany.

The AIDAprima cruise ship with an old town in the background

Princess Cruises Plans Largest Japan Season in 2027

Princess Cruises unveils plans for its most expansive Japan cruise season to date, to launch in 2027 with two ships sailing from the Tokyo area.

The Diamond Princess cruise ship at sea at sunset

MSC Meraviglia to Homeport in Miami for Winter 2026-27

MSC Cruises announces shift in deployment plans for the MSC Meraviglia, confirming the ship will operate out of PortMiami rather than New York.

The MSC Meraviglia anchored just off a tropical beach

Passenger Rescued After Jumping from AIDAnova in Baltic

An 18-year-old cruise guest was successfully rescued after leaping overboard from the AIDAnova while it was sailing through the Baltic Sea.

The AIDAnova cruise ship sailing near land

Brawl Erupts at CocoCay Pool, Disrupting Royal Caribbean Visit

A visit to Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay, turned chaotic when an altercation involving over 30 individuals broke out at the Oasis Lagoon

The Oasis Lagoon at Perfect Day at Cococay

American Cruise Lines Unveils 32-Day Revolutionary Cruise

American Cruise Lines reveals addition to its 2026 Extended Cruises lineup with “Revolutionary War Cruise” in honor of USA's 250th anniversary.

The Williamsburg bridge and New York City at sundown

NCLH Shifts Focus to Caribbean with Increased 2026 Capacity

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced a strategic shift in its deployment for 2026, increasing its presence in the Caribbean by 10 percent

The Norwegian Epic cruise ship

Royal Caribbean Sees Q2 Costs Rise Despite Fuel Savings

Royal Caribbean Group reported an overall increase in expenses for the second quarter of 2025, with fuel costs being the only category to decline

The Adventure of the Seas cruise ship in dock

Koper Unveils Eco-Friendly Cruise Terminal by Old Town

The city of Koper, Slovenia, has launched a new environmentally conscious cruise terminal, reinforcing its role as a prominent hub in the Adriatic

The harbor in Koper old town, Slovenia

FBI Investigating Alleged Assault on Carnival Breeze

FBI opens an investigation into an alleged sexual assault reported aboard the Carnival Breeze during a recent cruise departing from Galveston, TX

The Carnival Breeze cruise ship under a dark cloudy sky

Windstar Unveils Short European Yacht Trips for 2026

Windstar Cruises has introduced “Quick Getaways,” a series of European yacht voyages lasting three to five nights, scheduled to debut in 2026.

The isle of Mont Saint Michel at sunset

Ponant Backs Expedition Honoring 1985 North Pole Journey

Ponant Explorations is lending its support to a modern expedition retracing the historic 1985 voyage to the Geographic North Pole.

Two people standing on a piece of ice in the Arctic Circle

Holland America Adds Authentic Neapolitan Pizza at Sea

Holland America Line teams up with Caputo, a century-old flour mill from Naples to introduce freshly made Neapolitan-style pizza across its fleet

A pizza topped with cherry tomatoes and mushrooms

Norwegian CEO: $300M Savings Won’t Compromise Guests

Norwegian Cruise Line is on track to save $200 million by the end of the year, with expectation of surpassing $300 million in reductions by 2026.

A Norwegian Lines cruise ship at dusk

Norwegian Getaway Alters Itinerary for Oct. 2025 Cruise

Norwegian has updated the itinerary for the Norwegian Getaway’s October 29, 2025, sailing, citing port availability issues in the Bahamas.

A Norwegian Cruise Lines cruise ship sailing past  beach resort at dusk

Norwegian Reports Record Q2 Revenue, Eyes Expansion Ahead

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings shared its financial performance for the second quarter of 2025 and outlined expectations for the rest of the year

The Norwegian Sun cruise ship sailing beneath a suspension bridge