Cruise Industry

Carnival Celebrates 35 Years at Port Canaveral

Carnival Cruise Line is commemorating 35 years of sailing from Port Canaveral with a host of announcements emphasizing its local engagement.

A Carnival cruise ship at sea

Cruise Scotland Raises Concerns Over Proposed Port Levy

Cruise Scotland has formally responded to the Scottish Government’s public consultation on a proposed cruise passenger levy, initiated in February

The Isle of Skye, Scotland as seen from the water

Holland America’s Caribbean Cruises Offer a Quieter Escape

Holland America has launched a fresh marketing initiative with a twist. It’s emphasizing what sets it apart by spotlighting what it doesn’t offer

The Holland America Koningsdam cruise ship in port

Tunisian Crew Member Rescued After Fall in Crete Port

A rescue operation took place Tuesday at the Port of Souda in Crete after a 30-year-old woman working aboard a cruise ship went overboard.

Chania, Crete as seen from the water

AIDAluna Crew Rescues Drifting Survivors Near Arctic

The crew aboard the cruise ship AIDAluna were instrumental in the rescue of several individuals found adrift in a life raft late Tuesday evening.

The AIDAluna cruise ship in a port

Celebrity Solstice to Get New Cabins and Upgrades in 2026

Celebrity Cruises is notifying guests booked on Celebrity Solstice sailings from March 2026 about upcoming changes to the ship’s stateroom categories

The Celebrity Solstice cruise ship

MSC Orchestra Cancels Sailings After Engine Room Issue

The MSC Orchestra was forced to cancel two scheduled sailings this week following an electrical issue that occurred early Tuesday morning.

The MSC Orchestra cruise ship

Norwegian Adds Nearly 50 Cabins Across Fleet in 2025

Norwegian Cruise Line expanded its onboard accommodations by adding close to 50 new cabins across its fleet during multiple drydocks.

The Norwegian Epic cruise ship

Carnival Pride Adjusts Greenland Cruise Itinerary

The Carnival Pride recently reached Greenland as part of its 14-night Carnival Journeys cruise, which departed from Baltimore in late May.

Nuuk, Greenland at sundown

Regal Princess Undergoes Engine Work in Rotterdam Drydock

The Regal Princess recently underwent a significant engine replacement while docked at Damen Shiprepair in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

The Regal Princess in port at night

Sapphire Princess to Join Asia Cruises for 2026-27 Season

Princess Cruises has announced that the Sapphire Princess will sail alongside the Diamond Princess in Asia during the 2026–2027 winter season.

The Diamond Princess cruise ship at sunset

Royal Caribbean Adds Year-Round Cruises in Latin America

Royal Caribbean is set to strengthen its footprint in Latin America by launching year-round cruises from Colombia and Panama starting in 2026.

Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas cruise ship

Juneau to Nearly Double Cruise Ship Dock Fees by 2026

Officials in Juneau have approved a significant increase in dock fees for large cruise ships, a move that is expected to bring in millions more.

cruise ships sailing into Juneau

Cunard Adds Room Service Fees for Britannia Guests

Cunard has announced the introduction of new room service fees for passengers staying in Britannia-grade staterooms, according to a statement.

The Queen Mary 2 cruise ship

Norwegian Epic Incident Leaves Passengers Stranded

The Norwegian Epic broke loose from its moorings while docked in Italy leaving hundreds of cruise guests stuck ashore with limited information.

The Norwegian Epic cruise ship

AIDA's New Ships to Feature Future-Proof Fuel Systems

AIDA Cruises has confirmed that its upcoming ships will be powered by multi-fuel engines, enabling them to operate using a variety of fuel types.

The AIDAnova cruse ship at sea

Borealis Begins Fred. Olsen’s 2025 Season from Dover

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines officially launched its summer 2025 season from the Port of Dover with the arrival of the Borealis on May 28th.

Fred. Olsen's Borealis cruise ship

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Contaminated Cucumbers

A salmonella outbreak has triggered an urgent public health investigation, with contaminated cucumbers identified as the source behind a wave of illness

cucumbers

Holland America Plans New Cruises for 2027 Eclipse

Holland America Line unveils itineraries for summer 2027, giving guests a front-row seat to one of nature’s spectacles — a total solar eclipse.

a sola eclipse

MSC Plans Record-Breaking Constellation Class Ships

MSC Cruises is setting its sights on a new milestone in cruise ship design and is preparing to launch the world’s largest cruise vessels.

An MSC cruise ship at sea