The Americas

Montreal Port Ends 2024 Cruise Season with Final Departures

The Port of Montreal marked the end of its 2024 cruise season as the last two vessels, Insignia and Nautica from Oceania Cruises, set sail.

Montreal seen from the water at dusk

Biden Announces $3 Billion for Port Upgrades Nationwide

President Biden has announced a $3 billion investment dedicated to cleaning up and upgrading port facilities in 27 U.S. states and territories.

Long Beach container terminal

Carnival Cruise Line Celebrates 20 Years of Baltimore Sailings

Carnival commemorate two decades of operations from Baltimore with event aboard the Pride, recognizing first responders who aided after bridge collapse

A Carnival cruise ship

Brazil Prepares for 2024-25 Cruise Season with New Upgrades

As the Brazilian cruise market gears up for the 2024-25 season with nine ships set to operate along its coast, key ports are making enhancements

an aerial view of Rio de Janeiro

MSC Cruises to Launch First-Ever Alaska Sailings in 2026

MSC Cruises has announced its inaugural sailings to Alaska, with itineraries now available for booking for the 2026 season on the MSC Poesia.

The MSC Poesia cruise ship

Avangrid Faces Opposition to Power Cables in Barnstable

Avangrid encounters huge resistance to proposal for landing power cables from the New England Wind 2 offshore wind project in Barnstable, Mass.

Barnstable, Massachusetts

Carnival Dream Sets Sail on 14-Night Eastern Caribbean Voyage

The Carnival Dream has departed from Galveston on a 14-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean and Florida as part of Carnival's Journeys program.

The Carnival Dream cruise ship

Port of Montreal Longshore Workers Issue 24-Hour Strike Notice

The union representing longshore workers at the Port of Montreal has issued a 24-hour strike notice, set to begin at 7 a.m. this Sunday.

The Port of Montreal

Tug Arrested in Angola Over $244M Caribbean Oil Spill Cleanup

More than eight months after being involved in a oil spill in the Caribbean, a tug has been arrested as part of efforts to recover cleanup costs.

an oil spill along a coastline

Ocean Winds & Eletrobras Team Up for Offshore Wind Projects

Ocean Winds, a venture between France’s Engie and Portugal’s EDP, partnered with Brazilian power company Eletrobras to explore offshore wind farms

an offshore windfarm

Hellenic Cables Partners with Leading Light Wind on NJ Project

Hellenic Cables has entered into a partnership with Leading Light Wind, an offshore wind project located near the New Jersey coast.

an offshore windfarm at sunset

Carnival Panorama Returns to Long Beach After Dry Dock Upgrade

Carnival Panorama is en route back to Long Beach to resume its regular West Coast sailings after a spell spent in a dry dock undergoing upgrades.

a Carnival cruise ship

Juneau Residents Reject Proposal to Ban Large Cruise Ships

Juneau, Alaska residents voted down a proposal that sought to prohibit large cruise ships from docking in the town on Saturdays.

Juneau Port, Alaska

Norwegian Expands Operations in Galveston with New Terminal

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) is set to expand its presence in Galveston through a long-term agreement with Galveston Wharves.

The pier in Galveston, Texas at sundown

Saguenay Welcomes 600,000th Cruise Passenger w/ Holland America

On October 8, 2024, Saguenay reached a significant milestone, welcoming its 600,000th cruise passenger aboard Holland America’s Volendam.

Saguenay, Ontario, Canada at night

Panamanian Bulker Pan Viva Battles Storm in Unalaska Bay

A Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier, the Pan Viva, is currently anchored in Unalaska Bay, USA facing harsh weather conditions.

Unalaska bay, USA

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

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