MSC Cruises to Sponsor Three Formula 1 Races in 2025
MSC Cruises announces its role as sponsor for three F1 World Championship races in the 2025 season, strengthening its partnership with the sport.
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Carnival Cruise Line Rings in New Year Honoring Military Heroes
For the fourth year running Carnival celebrated New Year in New York’s Times Square, reaffirming its commitment to honoring military service members.
MSC Cruises Faces Complaint Over Environmental Claims
An environmental advocacy group has filed a complaint against MSC Cruises, accusing the company of using 'deceptive and unlawful advertising.'
Funchal Welcomed 11 Cruise Ships for 2025 New Year Fireworks
Funchal hosted 11 cruise ships as part of its New Year celebrations, giving guests prime views of the city’s iconic fireworks display.
Carnival Corporation Named a Best-Managed Company for 2024
Carnival has earned a spot on The Wall Street Journal's Management Top 250 list, being recognized as one of the Best-Managed Companies of 2024.
MSC Cruises Centralizes Crew Recruitment at Italian HQ
MSC Cruises has announced a major overhaul of its hiring process, moving all crew recruitment activities to its office in Sorrento, Italy.
Carnival to Celebrate 55th Birthday with Cruise Meetups at Sea
Carnival is planning a grand celebration for its 55th anniversary in 2027 featuring special events across 11 cruises and three at-sea ship meetups
Costa Toscana Implements Safety Measures After Illness Cases
On December 17th, 2024, several cases of gastrointestinal illness were reported on board the cruise ship Costa Toscana.
Saudi Arabia Launches 'No Limits' Campaign with Aroya Cruise
The SRSA has unveiled the "No Limits" campaign in conjunction with the maiden voyage of the Aroya, Saudi's first cruise ship to sail the Red Sea
Passenger Dies After Chaotic Incident on Royal Caribbean Ship
A passenger on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas died shortly after being detained by ship security following a violent disturbance on board.
Princess Cruises Launches 24/7 Dine Line for Reservations
Princess Cruises has introduced the Dine Line (1-833-805-DINE), a new 24/7 service designed to simplify dining reservations across its fleet.
Ambassador Cruise Line Unveils New Gin, Products & Events
Ambassador announces two new offerings designed to elevate the holiday experience plus an event featuring meteorologist and TV presenter Laura Tobin
Atlantic Canada Sets Cruise Passenger Record with 1M Visitors
The Atlantic Canada Cruise Association (ACCA) has reported a historic milestone for the region, surpassing 1 million cruise passengers in 2024.
Call for Monthly Day Off for Cruise Crew Gains Support
Crew advocate Rinell Banda is urging cruise lines to grant all crew members a full day off each month, as reported by CrewCenter.
Royal Caribbean Announces Increased Dividend for Shareholders
Royal Caribbean Cruises' Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.55 per common share, payable on January 13 to shareholders.
Carnival Cruise Line Brings Holiday Cheer to Hospital Kids
Carnival Cruise Line brought Christmas joy to young patients at Queensland Children’s Hospital with a special surprise visit from the Grinch.
Engine Failure Forces Cancellation of MSC Bellissima Cruise
MSC was forced to cancel the ongoing cruise of the MSC Bellissima due to an engine failure, according to a report by a Taiwanese media outlet.
Holland America & Carnival Rebrand Half Moon Cay as RelaxAway
Holland America Line and Carnival Cruise Line announce that Half Moon Cay will be rebranded as RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay as part of some upgrades.
Port of Funchal Sees Rise in Cruise Ship Overnight Stays
The Port of Funchal has reported a significant increase in the number of cruise ships making overnight visits this year.
Princess Cruises Breaks Booking Records Over Holiday Weekend
Princess Cruises has announced record-breaking booking numbers during the Black Friday to Cyber Monday period, as detailed in a press release.