Cruise Industry

19 Aug 2024

Carnival Legend Begins Repositioning Cruise to Mediterranean

After wrapping up a series of summer cruises in Northern Europe, the Carnival Legend is embarking on a repositioning journey to the Eastern Med.

Carnival Legend Begins Repositioning Cruise to Mediterranean
9 Aug 2024

Norwegian Expands Appreciation Program to Canada's Armed Forces

Norwegian Cruise Line announces expansion of Military Appreciation Program to include active Canadian service members, veterans, and dependents.

Norwegian Expands Appreciation Program to Canada's Armed Forces
9 Aug 2024

Explora II to Serve as Lux Hotel During 2025 Monaco Grand Prix

Explora Journeys announces its luxury ship, Explora II, will be docked at Monaco’s Port Hercule during the 2025 Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco.

Explora II to Serve as Lux Hotel During 2025 Monaco Grand Prix
9 Aug 2024

Storm Debby Disrupts Carnival Sunshine's Charleston Schedule

Tropical Storm Debby, which previously affected vessels departing from Jacksonville and Tampa, is now delaying the Carnival Sunshine in Charleston

Storm Debby Disrupts Carnival Sunshine's Charleston Schedule
8 Aug 2024

Princess Cruises Unveils MedallionNet Max Superior Wi-Fi

Princess Cruises launches MedallionNet Max, a cutting-edge onboard Wi-Fi service aimed at meeting the demands of digitally connected travelers.

Princess Cruises Unveils MedallionNet Max Superior Wi-Fi
8 Aug 2024

Norwegian Sees Significant Increase in Onboard Revenue

Norwegian Cruise Lines has reported a substantial rise in onboard revenue, with gross onboard spend per passenger per day estimated at $126.85.

Norwegian Sees Significant Increase in Onboard Revenue
8 Aug 2024

Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas Rescues 77 Refugees

The Royal Caribbean cruise ship Odyssey of the Seas rescued 77 refugees from a distressed sailboat in the Ionian Sea, off the coast of Greece.

Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas Rescues 77 Refugees
7 Aug 2024

Royal Caribbean: $100 Million Upgrade for Allure of the Seas

Royal Caribbean announce $100M upgrade for Allure of the Seas, scheduled for April 2025, as part of the company’s Royal Amplified refit program.

Royal Caribbean: $100 Million Upgrade for Allure of the Seas
7 Aug 2024

Ponant Opens Sales for 10-Day Vietnamese Coastal Voyage

Ponant announced the launch of sales for a 10-day voyage along the Vietnamese coast, set to sail from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Long this fall.

Ponant Opens Sales for 10-Day Vietnamese Coastal Voyage
7 Aug 2024

Norwegian Cruises to Enhance Encore with 24 New Staterooms

Norwegian Cruise Line is set to add 24 new staterooms to the Encore during drydock, mirroring recent enhancements made to the Norwegian Joy.

Norwegian Cruises to Enhance Encore with 24 New Staterooms
6 Aug 2024

Hurricane Debby Impacts Carnival Cruise Line Ships Schedules

Thanks to Hurricane Debby, at least two Carnival Cruise Line ships have had to adjust their itineraries, according to a statement by the company.

Hurricane Debby Impacts Carnival Cruise Line Ships Schedules
6 Aug 2024

Princess Cruises to Launch Largest-Ever Alaska Season in 2026

With the introduction of the new Star Princess, Princess Cruises is gearing up for its biggest Alaska season yet in 2026.

Princess Cruises to Launch Largest-Ever Alaska Season in 2026
6 Aug 2024

Ambassador Hosts Travel Agents on Norway Fjordlands Cruise

After unveiling its 2024 FAM trip program, Ambassador Cruise Line invited 12 travel agents aboard the Ambience for a firsthand experience.

Ambassador Hosts Travel Agents on Norway Fjordlands Cruise
5 Aug 2024

MSC Cruises to Cut Fleetwide Emissions by Up to 15%

MSC Cruises is to reduce its fleetwide emissions by as much as 15% by 2026 through the introduction of a new itinerary planning tool, OptiCruise

MSC Cruises to Cut Fleetwide Emissions by Up to 15%
5 Aug 2024

Atlas Ocean Voyages Unveils 2026 Arctic Sailings & New Ports

Atlas Ocean Voyages has announced its 2026 Arctic season, introducing six- and seven-night expeditions and, for the first time, pre-cruise hotels

Atlas Ocean Voyages Unveils 2026 Arctic Sailings & New Ports