Greece & Mexico to Introduce Cruise Passenger Taxes in 2025
Starting in 2025, both Greece and Mexico will implement new taxes on cruise passengers as part of their efforts to address overtourism.
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Celebrity Cruises Debuts Homeporting at Port Canaveral
Celebrity Cruises has kicked off its first-ever homeporting season at Port Canaveral with the arrival of the Celebrity Equinox.
Princess Cruises Announces 2026-27 Australia Deployment
Princess Cruises has revealed its plans for the 2026-27 season, deploying three ships across Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.
Cunard Celebrates Record-Breaking Bookings in 2024
Following the launch of the Queen Anne, Cunard has achieved a milestone in 2024, reporting its highest-ever bookings for the year.
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces 2025-26 Tampa Itineraries
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the redeployment of Norwegian Dawn and Norwegian Star to Tampa for the 2025-26 winter season.
Quantum of the Seas Returns to Brisbane for Exciting Cruises
Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas is back in Brisbane launching a series of 22 sailings across the South Pacific, New Zealand and Queensland.
Ambassador Cruise Line Unveils Exciting Entertainment Plans
Ambassador Cruise Line has announced three fresh entertainment initiatives set to roll out in the coming months, according to a press release.
Cruise Industry Opposes Proposed $42 P/P Tax in Mexico
The cruise sector is voicing strong opposition to a proposed $42 per person tax for port calls in Mexico which could take effect as early as 2026
Cunard Study Reveals Cognitive Benefits of Ocean Travel
Cunard has shared findings from a groundbreaking neuroscience study conducted aboard the Queen Mary 2, exploring slow-paced ocean travel.
Turks and Caicos Cruise Visitors Surpass One Million in 2024
The Turks and Caicos Islands have announced that over one million cruise passengers visited the islands in the first 10 months of 2024.
Kylie Minogue’s Non-Alcoholic Rosé Joins Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises has added Kylie Minogue’s award-winning No Alcohol Sparkling Rosé to its “Love Line Premium Liquors” collection.
Norwegian Prima to Sail from New Orleans Starting Late 2026
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed that the Norwegian Prima will debut in New Orleans as part of its winter 2026-27 schedule.
Lisbon Cruise Port & City Win Top European Cruise Awards
Lisbon Cruise Port has been named Europe’s Best Cruise Terminal, while the city of Lisbon earned the title of Europe’s Best Cruise Destination.
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Redeployments for 2025-26
Norwegian Cruise Line is repositioning several of its ships to the Caribbean and North America, resulting in the cancellation of over 50 cruises.
Norwegian Spirit Itineraries in Asia See Major 2025 Updates
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced significant updates to its 2025 Asian itineraries for the Norwegian Spirit.
16 Missing, 28 Rescued After Tourist Boat Sinks in Red Sea
Egyptian authorities report that 16 people are missing and 28 have been rescued following the sinking of a tourist boat in the Red Sea.
Adora Cruises Partners with Shanghai Mobile to Enhance 5G
Adora Cruises announces a partnership with Shanghai Mobile to integrate advanced 5G communication tech into its newbuild, the Adora Flora City,
Norwegian Star to Sail the Caribbean for Winter 2025-26
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that the Norwegian Star will now be redeployed to the Caribbean for the 2025-26 winter season.
Trinidad Launches 2024–25 Cruise Season with Nautica’s Arrival
Tourism Trinidad officially kicked off the 2024–25 cruise season with the inaugural visit of the Nautica at the Port of Spain Cruise Ship Complex
Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels 38 Cruises Across Three Ships
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the cancellation of 38 sailings across three of its ships, according to a statement shared with travel advisors