Cruise Industry

Norwegian Prima Returns to Mediterranean for Fall Season

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Prima has returned to the Mediterranean for a fall season after spending the summer in Northern Europe.

A Norwegian Cruise Lines vessel

Passenger Found Dead After Falling Overboard MSC Virtuosa

A woman was found dead after falling overboard from the MSC Virtuosa as the ship sailed from the Channel Islands to Southampton, UK.

An MSC cruise ship

Port Tampa Bay Reopens After Hurricane Milton

Port Tampa Bay has officially reopened its shipping channels and resumed operations, though movements are currently limited to daylight hours.

Tampa Bay, Florida

Oceania Cruises Introduces Crêperie on Allura for 2025 Launch

Oceania Cruises has revealed plans for a new culinary venue, the Crêperie, which will debut on the soon-to-be-launched Allura in July 2025.

A plate of crepes

Norwegian Cruise Line Becomes NHL's Official Partner

Norwegian Cruise Line announces new role as the Official Cruise Line of the National Hockey League marking a groundbreaking multiyear partnership

A Norwegian Cruise Line vessel

Panama Canal Kicks Off 2024-25 Cruise Season with 225+ Transits

The Panama Canal opened its 2024-25 cruise season on Tuesday with the northbound transit of Brilliance of the Seas, embarking on a 15-day journey

The Panama Canal

Royal Caribbean Announces Destination: Perfect Day Mexico

Royal Caribbean reveals plans for an exciting new destination in the Western Caribbean, named Perfect Day Mexico, according to a press release.

Mahahual beach, Mexico

Carnival Paradise Cruise Canceled Due to Hurricane Milton

Carnival Cruise Line has announced the cancellation of the upcoming Carnival Paradise cruise, originally set to sail on Thursday, October 10.

the eye of a hurricane

Margaritaville at Sea Cancels Cruise Due to Hurricane Milton

Margaritaville at Sea has canceled the upcoming sailing of the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise as a result of the impact from Hurricane Milton.

The Margaritaville logo

Sun Princess Delayed to Everglades Due to Hurricane Milton

The Sun Princess will arrive at its new homeport in Port Everglades later than expected due to the impact of Hurricane Milton.

The bow of a Princess cruise ship

Disney Wish Cruise Canceled Due to Hurricane Milton

Disney Cruise Line has made the decision to cancel an upcoming sailing aboard the Disney Wish due to the anticipated impact of Hurricane Milton.

The Disney Wish cruise ship

Icon of the Seas Resumes Service After Unscheduled Repairs

On October 5, 2024, Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas returned to service following a brief pause for repairs in the Bahamas.

The icon of the Seas cruise ship

Carnival Changes Ship Itineraries Amid Hurricane Milton

Carnival is keeping a close watch on several of its ships that could be affected by Hurricane Milton, according to a statement on its website.

The Carnival Valor in dock

Royal Caribbean Adjusts Itineraries Due to Hurricane Milton

Royal Caribbean International has made changes to several of its cruise ships' itineraries in response to the impending Hurricane Milton.

The Symphony of the Seas at CocoCay

Norwegian’s Ship Luna to Feature Prima Plus Dining and Bars

Norwegian has announced its new ship Norwegian Luna will offer all the innovative dining venues and bar experiences found in the Prima Plus class

Thai dishes in a restaurant

Royal Caribbean Unveils “10.10” Deals for Select Cruises

Royal Caribbean announces “10.10” promotions for some sailings aboard Anthem of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas, which will dock October 2025.

The Anthem of the Seas cruise ship

Royal Caribbean Updates Guests on Icon of the Seas' Return

Royal Caribbean International recently provided an update to guests regarding the status of the upcoming cruise aboard Icon of the Seas.

The Icon of the Seas

Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas Floats Out, Debuting in 2024

Royal Caribbean's newest ship, Star of the Seas, was recently floated out of the Meyer Turku shipyard, marking its first contact with water.

A Royal Caribbean vessel

Silversea to Build Hotel in Chile for Antarctica Travelers

Silversea Cruises announces plans to build a luxury hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile, to enhance the experience for guests exploring Antarctica.

The Patagonian mountains, Chile

Carnival Welcomes 7 Millionth Guest from Port of New Orleans

Carnival reaches major milestone, welcoming more than seven million guests from the Port of New Orleans since it began year-round service in 1994

The Carnival Valor cruise ship