Royal Caribbean's Serenade and Norwegian Joy to Close Astoria Cruise Season
Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas arrived in Astoria, Oregon on September 28, carrying more than 2,000 passengers.
The Americas
Great Bear Rainforest Cruise Finale for Zaandam’s Alaska Season
Holland America Line's Zaandam is currently operating the cruise line's “Great Bear Rainforest and Alaska Explorer” voyage.
Maersk Completes First Commercial Ethanol Bunkering in US
Maersk announced on September 28 that it had successfully completed a bunkering operation using US-produced corn ethanol.
Quebec City Welcomes Seabourn Ovation on Maiden Call
The Seabourn Ovation made its inaugural visit to Quebec City on September 23, 2026, according to an update from Port de Québec.
New Direct Shipping Route Links Jiangsu, China with Mexico
A new direct container shipping service connecting Jiangsu Province in eastern China with Mexico has officially launched.
Holland America Employees Remove 47 Kilos of Seattle Waterfront Trash
More than 20 Holland America Line employees left their desks behind for an afternoon to help clean up Seattle's waterfront.
Dali Casualty Becomes Largest Loss in P&I Market History
The Dali casualty has become the biggest single loss ever recorded in the P&I insurance market, with reserves now exceeding $2.8 billion.
Norwegian Jade Helps Fight Major Fire at Alaska Cruise Terminal
A major fire erupted at the recently constructed Chugach Glacier Gateway Cruise Terminal in Whittier, Alaska, on Monday, September 14.
Disney Wonder Crew Member Injured, Airlifted off Canadian Coast
Injured crew member aboard Disney Wonder evacuated by helicopter during rescue operation off the coast of British Columbia, Canada.
Homer Cruise Passenger Tax Revenue More Than Doubles
Cruise activity in Homer generated $18,870 in state passenger tax distributions from the 2025 season, more than twice the previous year.
Firefighters Plan Training Cruise Aboard Freedom of the Seas
Two veteran firefighters organize five-night cruise with professional fire service training and family time aboard Freedom of the Seas.
Port of Baltimore Opens New Grain Transloading Facility
The Port of Baltimore in the US has launched a new on-dock grain transloading facility at its Seagirt container terminal.
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.
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.