Royal Caribbean Unveils Celebrity River Cruises for 2027
Royal Caribbean has officially introduced Celebrity River Cruises, a high-end river cruise experience that will open for bookings later this year
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Virgin Voyages Starts 2025 with Record Revenue and Bookings
Virgin Voyages has announced its most successful start to a year yet, reporting unprecedented revenue and booking numbers as it heads into 2025.
Ponant Expands in China with New Recruitment Opportunities
Ponant is strengthening the company's presence in China by launching a hiring initiative to fill two important roles in the region.
Carnival Spirit Prepares for Drydock & 2025 Voyages
The Carnival Spirit is gearing up for a transatlantic journey to the Mediterranean for scheduled maintenance after completing its final sailing.
Ambassador Cruise Line Unveils Lineup of 2025 Theme Cruises
Ambassador reveals its lineup of themed cruises for 2025, offering experiences that cater to nostalgia, creativity and environmental education.
Man Arrested for Cruise Ship Fraud Scheme Using Fake Cards
Brazilian authorities have detained a 41-year-old man at the port of Salvador de Bahia for orchestrating a fraud scheme onboard a cruise ship.
Barrymore & Bloom Star in MSC Cruises' First Big Game Ad
MSC Cruises has announced that actors Drew Barrymore and Orlando Bloom will headline the company’s first-ever Big Game commercial.
SeaDream Yacht Club Now Accepts Cryptocurrency Payments
SeaDream Yacht Club has announced that guests can now pay for their sailings using Bitcoin, Ethereum, and over 200 other cryptocurrencies.
Cruise Lines Cancel Iceland Stops Over New Passenger Fee
A number of cruise ships are cancelling planned stops in Iceland due to a new infrastructure fee, according to a report from a local news outlet.
AIDA Cruises Opens Bookings for 2026/27 World Cruise
AIDA has opened bookings for its 2026/27 world cruise. The company announced this voyage will focus on destinations in the southern hemisphere.
Nice Mayor Proposes Ban on Cruise Ships in Côte d’Azur Region
The Mayor of Nice has announced plans to ban cruise ships from the Nice-Côte d’Azur region starting July 1st according to French media reports.
Iceland Introduces New Daily Fee for Cruise Passengers
Starting this year, Iceland has implemented a new "infrastructure fee" that impacts cruise ship passengers that is set at 2,500 Icelandic Krona.
Worker Injured in Knife Attack on Star Princess Cruise Ship
A 28-year-old Bangladeshi employee sustained injuries aboard the Star Princess, a cruise ship currently being built at the Fincantieri shipyard.
Norwegian Breaks Ground on New Pier at Great Stirrup Cay
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Bahamian officials celebrated a milestone with the groundbreaking of a new cruise pier at Great Stirrup Cay.
$100M+ Drydock Transformation for Allure of the Seas
Royal Caribbean is preparing for a major $100 million-plus drydock project for the Allure of the Seas this year with a 42-day drydock in Spain.
Jameson Black Barrel Bartender Series Returns with a Twist
Jameson’s Black Barrel Bartender Series is back for its fourth year - and this time, cruise ship bartenders can join in on the action
"Super Mario" Celebrates 1,000 Cruises with Royal Caribbean
Mario Salcedo, AKA "Super Mario," has reached an extraordinary milestone—his 1,000th cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas.
Carnival Pride Departs on 14-Night Panama Canal Cruise
The Carnival Pride has set sail from Baltimore on a 14-night voyage to the Panama Canal and Central America, departing Maryland on January 12.
Royal Caribbean Relaunches Artist Discovery Program for 2025
Royal Caribbean’s Artist Discovery Program is returning to the Caribbean, inviting regional artists to contribute to the upcoming Star of the Seas
Disney Cruise Line Cancels Disney Fantasy Sailings for Drydock
Disney Cruise Line has announced the cancellation of several Disney Fantasy sailings due to a change in the ship’s drydock schedule.