Victoria, BC Expects 14 Cruise Ships and 46,000 Passengers
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is preparing to welcome 14 cruise ships to Ogden Point between September 7 and September 13.
The Americas
Panama Canal Water Crisis Forces New Shipping Route Changes
Deteriorating Panama Canal water situation begins to affect port calls, cargo routes and terminal planning throughout the Americas.
Trial Delayed for Teen Charged in Carnival Horizon Death
The federal trial of a 16-year-old accused of sexually assaulting and killing his stepsister aboard the Carnival Horizon is postponed.
11 Cruise Crew Detained in Boston During Federal Operation
US authorities detain cruise ship crew members as part of operation focused on suspected of involvement with child sexual abuse material.
Cunard Launches Labor Day Sale with Fares From $999
Cunard launches its Labor Day Sale, offering reduced fares starting at $999 per person as well as up to $300 in onboard credit.
Carnival Freedom Begins Transatlantic Voyage to Barcelona
Carnival Freedom has departed Port Canaveral for a 14-night transatlantic repositioning cruise that will take the ship to Barcelona, Spain.
Panama Canal Cuts Daily Booking Capacity as Drought Worsens
The Panama Canal is reducing its daily booking capacity to 32 vessels from mid-September due to the growing rainfall deficit.
Panama Canal Cuts Capacity as El Niño Drought Risk Grows
Panama Canal begins limiting vessel capacity and maximum draft ahead of a potential El Niño-related drought.
US Coast Guard Ends Extra Security Rules for Nigerian Ports
US Coast Guard removes Nigeria from Port Security Advisory ending additional security measures applying to vessels from Nigerian ports.
Cruise Passenger Airlifted From Ovation of the Seas in Canada
Passenger onboard Ovation of the Seas evacuated by helicopter and taken to hospital after experiencing a medical emergency.
Bulk Carrier Loses Engine Power Near Port of Santos
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier LFG Affluence suffers loss of engine power while approaching Port of Santos, Brazil on Aug. 11.
Carnival Launches Shoe Recycling Program Across U.S. Fleet
Carnival Cruise Line has teamed up with Sneaker Impact to introduce a footwear recycling program across its US fleet.
Fire Breaks Out on Dole Colombia at Port of Wilmington
Fire broke out in the engine room of the banana-carrying reefer vessel Dole Colombia while it was berthed at the Port of Wilmington in the US.
Mexico Doubles Cruise Tourism Fee From August 1, 2026
Cruise passengers visiting Mexican ports will face a higher Non-Resident Duty (DNR) from August 1, 2026.
Mexico Sets New Cruise Tourism Record in First Half of 2026
Mexico achieves best-ever first half for cruise tourism, welcoming more than 6.5 million cruise passengers between January and June.
China Cuts Detentions of Panama-Flagged Ships After Talks
Number of Panama-flagged ships detained in Chinese ports drops significantly following discussions between Beijing and Panama City.
Georgia Man Arrested After Alleged Assault on Children at Sea
44-year-old man is arrested after Carnival Glory returned to Port Canaveral following allegations he assaulted two children onboard.
MSC and ORCA Launch Whale Research Partnership in Alaska
MSC Cruises welcomes MMO aboard Poesia as part of what they describe as cruise industry's first partnership with ORCA.
Princess Marks 25 Years of Shore Power Leadership in Juneau
Princess Cruises is marking the 25th anniversary of completing the cruise industry's first hydroelectric shore power connection in Juneau, Alaska, in 2001.
Erie Added to Great Lakes Voyage for 2028 Say Victory Cruise Lines
Victory Cruise Lines will include Erie, Pennsylvania, in a new Great Lakes Voyage launching in 2028, with the first scheduled call set for July 2028.