Carnival Plans Special Sailings for America’s 250th Celebration
Carnival has announced details for 10 special sailings in 2026 to honor America’s 250th birthday, featuring ship meetups and events at sea.
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Princess Cruises Deploys Three Ships to Australia for 2026-27
Princess Cruises will station three ships, Royal Princess, Grand Princess, and Crown Princess, in Australia for the 2026-27 cruise season.
RWS Global Expands to Asia with New Shanghai Headquarters
RWS Global announced the opening of a new Shanghai HQ, marking a step in its efforts to expand location-based entertainment experiences in Asia.
Fire Aboard Orient Princess in Tianjin Quickly Contained
November 18, fire broke out on cruise vessel Orient Princess in Tianjin. Authorities confirmed blaze was extinguished and no injuries were reported.
MSC Opera Begins Winter Cruises in Canary Islands & Madeira
The MSC Opera has arrived in Tenerife, marking the start of MSC Cruises' winter season in the Canary Islands and Madeira.
Liverpool Welcomes HMS Prince of Wales' Return
Liverpool Cruise Port has announced its support for the return of HMS Prince of Wales, marking the ship's second visit to the city.
Scenic Group Unveils Black Friday Deals with Huge Discounts
Scenic Group is rolling out Black Friday offers with substantial savings on select trips with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises.
Saint Lucia Welcomes Nautica’s First Visit with Celebrations
Saint Lucia Cruise Port (SLCP) hosted the inaugural visit of Oceania Cruises' Nautica on November 13, 2024, as announced in a press release.
Quantum of the Seas: A Decade of Exploration and Adventure
Constructed by the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany, the Quantum was officially delivered to Royal Caribbean International on October 28, 2014.
MSC Cruises Launches Winter 2024-25 Season from Miami
MSC Cruises has begun its winter 2024-25 season from Miami, with the MSC Divina and MSC Seaside setting sail, according to a press release.
Crystal Launches Casino de Monte-Carlo at Sea Aboard Symphony
Crystal introduced the Casino de Monte-Carlo at sea for its guests on the Crystal Symphony during the Chairman’s Cruise in Venice.
San Diego Welcomes 32 Million Visitors in Record Year
San Diego Tourism Authority reports the city received 32 million visitors during fiscal year 2024; an increase of 2M compared to previous year.
MSC Foundation Supports Coral Extinction Study
The MSC Foundation is supporting groundbreaking research from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
Disney Treasure Rescues Family from Sinking Catamaran
The Disney Treasure cruise ship rescued four individuals, all a part of a family, from a sinking catamaran off Bermuda’s coast on Sunday.
Carnival Announces Expanded 2026-27 Sailings From NYC, LA
Carnival unveils additional 2026-27 itineraries from NYC on the Carnival Venezia and Long Beach departures on the Carnival Firenze and Radiance.
Princess Cruises Unveils 2026 Canada & New England Season
Princess Cruises has revealed its lineup for the 2026 Canada & New England season, featuring the debut of the Sapphire Princess in the region.
Port of Funchal Welcomes Three Cruise Ships in One Day
On Friday the Port of Funchal hosted a trio of cruise ships, including the Explora II making its debut, along with the Costa Pacifica & MSC Poesia
Port of Auckland Prepares for Busy Cruise Season Ahead
Port of Auckland is set for a bustling cruise season, expecting over 100 ship visits and an estimated 230,000 passengers between October & April.
Princess Cruises Unveils Record 131-Day Circle Pacific Voyage
Princess Cruises has introduced its longest journey yet: a 131-day Circle Pacific voyage set to depart in Jan 2026, according to a press release.
Port of Santos Prepares for 152 Cruise Calls in 2024-25 Season
The Port of Santos in Brazil is gearing up for the 2024-25 cruise season with 152 expected ship calls from 14 vessels starting November 8th.