Cruise Industry

Abu Dhabi Unveils Cruise Crew Pass for Visiting Crew Members

The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi has launched the Cruise Crew Pass, a program designed to offer discounts to cruise ship crew.

skyscrapers in Abu Dhabi

Bremerhaven Cruise Port Kicks Off 2025 Season Under GPH

Bremerhaven Cruise Port in Germany, which is managed by Global Ports Holding (GPH), has officially launched its 2025 cruise season.

A cruise ship docked at Bremerhaven cruise terminal

AIDA Cruises Embarks on Largest Fleet Modernization Yet

“We are looking forward to the largest fleet modernization program in our company’s history,” said Steffi Heinicke, senior VP of guest experience

The AIDAluna cruise ship in dock

Disney Plans Eco-Friendly Cruise Ships for a Greener Future

Disney announces plans for a series of smaller, eco-friendly ships with three of the four new vessels being approx 100,000 gross registered tons.

A Disney cruise ship

TUI Cruises Announces Exciting Music-Themed Voyages for 2025

TUI Cruises has revealed plans to offer music-themed cruises in 2025, featuring itineraries dedicated to iconic musical acts and genres.

Street art graffiti depicting the band The Beatles

Cunard Launches 2025 Wave Season with Two Special Offers

Cunard cruise lines has unveiled two exciting promotions for the 2025 wave season called “Treat yourself, on us” and “Enjoy it all.”

The prow of Cunard's Queen Elizabeth cruise ship

Passenger Dies Aboard MSC Cruise Ship Hosting Corporate Event

A passenger on an MSC Cruises ship which was hosting a corporate charter for MAG Seguros passed away on January 9 due to a sudden illness.

The MSC Orchestra cruise ship

Royal Caribbean Addresses Legionella Cases on Cruise Ship

Royal Caribbean has informed guests aboard Symphony of the Seas about two confirmed cases of Legionella reported by previous passengers.

The Symphony of the Seas cruise ship

Royal Caribbean Group to Announce 2024 Financial Results

Royal Caribbean Group will host a conference call at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, to review its financial performance.

The Ovation of the Seas cruise ship

Cunard Announces 2026 Alaska Cruise Program

Cunard has revealed its Alaska 2026 itinerary, featuring the Queen Elizabeth embarking on 23 roundtrip sailings from Seattle, USA in 2026.

Port of Juneau, Alaska

MSC Cruises to Debut Star-Studded Ad During Super Bowl

MSC Cruises announced plans to air a 60-second commercial during the Super Bowl. The ad features two celebrities, whose identities remain a mystery

An MSC cruise ship at dusk

Japanese COVID-19 Film Onboard Diamond Princess Set to Debut

The first Japanese film to depict the real-life events of the COVID-19 pandemic set onboard the Diamond Princess is set for release in June 2025.

The Diamond Princess cruise ship at sunset

Costa Smeralda First Cruise Ship to Bunker LNG in Dubai

Costa Smeralda, while operating her winter cruise season in the United Arab Emirates, has become the first cruise ship to refuel there with LNG.

The Costa Smerelda cruise ship

Princess Unveils Amore Princess 0% Alcohol Collection

Princess Cruises has introduced the Amore Princess Zero Alcohol Collection, a lineup of premium non-alcoholic beverages set to launch in March.

A Princess cruise ship at sunset

Brazil Prepares for Greener Fuels in Cruise Industry

Brazilian authorities and suppliers are gearing up to embrace the cruise industry’s newest green technologies and sustainable fuels.

A 'powered by LBG' logo on the side of a vessel

MSC Orchestra Marks First Cruise Ship Visit to Salvador in 2025

The MSC Orchestra became the first cruise ship to dock at Salvador in 2025, arriving on January 2 as part of a New Year’s cruise itinerary.

The MSC Orchestra cruise ship

Nassau Cruise Port Sets Record with 5.6M Passengers in 2024

Nassau Cruise Port (NCP) has achieved a new milestone, welcoming 5.6 million cruise passengers in 2024, surpassing its previous annual records.

Cruise ships in Nassau cruise port

Viking Launches Explorers’ Sale with Special Offers for 2025

Viking has introduced its Explorers’ Sale, offering North American travelers exclusive incentives on its river, ocean, and expedition cruises.

A Viking cruise ship

Costa Deliziosa Celebrates NY in Rio During World Cruise

The Costa Deliziosa recently docked at Rio de Janeiro’s Pier Mauá Cruise Terminal as part of its 2024-2025 world cruise with Costa Cruises.

The Costa Deliziosa cruise ship

Port of Bilbao Sets Record with 81 Cruise Ship Visits in 2024

The 2024 cruise season at Spain's Port of Bilbao began on April 5, setting a new record with 81 cruise ships arriving/departing throughout the year.

The Anthem of the Seas cruise ship