Cruise Industry

Over 150 Hobart Dishwashers Installed on Icon of the Seas

Over 150 Hobart dishwashers have been installed on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, according to a statement from the company.

The Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas

Carnival & Maritime University of Mexico Launch Cadet Program

Carnival Cruise Line has announced a partnership with the Maritime and Port University of Mexico to establish a cadet program aboard its fleet.

A Carnival Cruise Line ship in port

Zero-Alcohol Mixology Program Launched by Seabourn

Seabourn is introducing Zero @ Sea, a new mixology program featuring cocktails with a menu boasting ingredients and flavors free of alcohol.

A range of different cocktails sitting on a bar

Baltimore Welcomes Cruise Ships After Eight Week Break

Carnival Pride and Vision of the Seas returned to Baltimore this weekend, signaling the resumption of cruise operations after a two-month break.

Baltimore Harbor at night

MSC Cruises Debuts New Kids & Family Services & Activities

MSC Cruises is enhancing its children and family program with new onboard activities for the summer 2024 season, as announced in a press release.

AI generated image of a happy family on the deck of a cruise ship

Explora Journeys To Partner with 37th America’s Cup

Explora Journeys has announced its role as a Global Partner for the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup, set to take place this year in Barcelona.

Yachts competing in the America's Cup

Carnival Cruise Line Announces Non-Smoking Casinos

Carnival Cruise Line offers non-smoking gambling areas on ten of its ship, including non-smoking casinos & non-smoking sections in main casinos.

A neon no-smoking sign

25 Refugees Rescued by Carnival Cruise Ship Off Mexico

On Saturday, May 25, the Carnival cruise ship Carnival Radiance rescued 25 refugees stranded on a small boat near the Pacific coast of Mexico.

A Carnival Cruise Lines vessel

Marella's Discovery 2 Sails to Canaries & Med for Winter

Marella Cruises will homeport the Marella Discovery 2 in Malaga for winter sailings before moving to Tenerife and Gran Canaria in December.

The island of Tenerife, Spain

Norwegian Cruise Line Changes Cabin Cleaning, Reduces Crew

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has implemented significant changes to stateroom cleaning on turnaround days for its Norwegian Cruise Line brand.

Hands holding a cloth and cleaning spray

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic & Bocelli for Queen Anne Naming

Cunard has announced that renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will perform at the naming ceremony of the Queen Anne in Liverpool on June 3.

Musical notes on a music stand

Plans for Starfish Lagoon Unveiled by Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Cruise Line has announced plans for Starfish Lagoon, the fourth portal at its new destination in Grand Bahama, Celebration Key.

The Carnival Sensation cruise ship

Pearl Seas Cruises Announces Biggest Great Lakes Season Yet

Pearl Seas Cruises announces its largest, most ambitious Great Lakes season to date, featuring four itineraries that include stops at 16 ports.

A lighthouse on Lake Michigan

Holland America Line Elevates Afternoon Tea Experience

Holland America Line is enhancing afternoon tea with the introduction of the new Royal Dutch Tea experience, available for no additional cost.

Afternoon tea

Innovative Microplastic Filter Launched by Marella Cruises

Marella Cruises and Cleaner Seas Group have announced the launch of a pioneering microplastic filter initiative aboard the Marella Explorer.

Microplastics on a beach

Blue Dream Cruises Announce 33-Night China-SE Asia Voyage

Blue Dream Cruises is set to offer extended 33-night cruises from China in 2024, introducing exciting new itineraries for their passengers.

Shanghai's Pudong district skyline seen from the Huangpu River

Two Dead & Five Missing in Suspected Danube Collision

The Hungarian Police have reported a incident on the Danube River in Budapest involving a collision between a passenger ship and a small boat.

The Danube River flowing through Budapest

Return to Baltimore Planned for Carnival Cruise Lines

Carnival Cruise Line plans to return to Baltimore with the Carnival Pride on May 26 according to a statement sent to guests booked on the cruise.

A Carnival Cruise Lines ship

European Football Tournament to be Shown Live on MSC Cruises

This summer, MSC Cruises will offer guests the opportunity to watch the 2024 European football (soccer) tournament live onboard its vessels.

To football players tackling each other for the ball

Bookings Open for Holland America's 2026 Grand World Voyage

Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 132-day Grand World Voyage, departing from Fort Lauderdale aboard the Volendam on January 4 2026

A Holland America cruise ship