The Americas

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

Carnival Paradise Cruise Canceled Due to Hurricane Milton

Carnival Cruise Line has announced the cancellation of the upcoming Carnival Paradise cruise, originally set to sail on Thursday, October 10.

the eye of a hurricane

Margaritaville at Sea Cancels Cruise Due to Hurricane Milton

Margaritaville at Sea has canceled the upcoming sailing of the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise as a result of the impact from Hurricane Milton.

The Margaritaville logo

Sun Princess Delayed to Everglades Due to Hurricane Milton

The Sun Princess will arrive at its new homeport in Port Everglades later than expected due to the impact of Hurricane Milton.

The bow of a Princess cruise ship

Port Protests Continue as Canadian Dockworkers Halt Overtime

Protests at ports across North America's east coast have been escalating all year, now dockworkers in Montreal join with their own 3-day strike.

The Port of Montreal

Carnival Changes Ship Itineraries Amid Hurricane Milton

Carnival is keeping a close watch on several of its ships that could be affected by Hurricane Milton, according to a statement on its website.

The Carnival Valor in dock

Royal Caribbean Adjusts Itineraries Due to Hurricane Milton

Royal Caribbean International has made changes to several of its cruise ships' itineraries in response to the impending Hurricane Milton.

The Symphony of the Seas at CocoCay