Multiple Medical Emergencies Occur on Norwegian Bliss

A recent Alaska cruise aboard the Norwegian Bliss was disrupted by a series of medical incidents, including a serious emergency evacuation.

USVI Open Registry Plan Resurfaces with Trump Briefing

Supporters of a proposed open ship registry for the U.S. Virgin Islands have revived plans that were initially introduced three years ago.

Anthem of the Seas Launches Inaugural Alaska Season

Royal Caribbean International’s cruise ship, Anthem of the Seas, is making its debut in Alaska, marking its first deployment in the region.

Holland America Expands Partnership With AWCC for 2025

Holland America reveals an expanded collaboration with the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, introducing new experiences for its 2025 season.

Carnival Rolls Out Digital Shore Excursion Platform

Carnival launches new digital platform designed to replace paper tickets for shore excursions, aiming to streamline check-ins and communication.

Two Towboat Collisions Close Mississippi River Bridge

In just five days, two separate towboats struck the Old Highway 80 Bridge over the Mississippi River in the U.S., leading to its temporary closure

Sky Princess Itinerary Switched to Eastern Caribbean Route

Princess Cruises has announced a full change to the itinerary for the Sky Princess sailing which is departing on December 28th, 2025.

18 States Sue to Overturn Trump’s Offshore Wind Shutdown

Rio de Janeiro Wraps Up Strong 2024-25 Cruise Season

Rio de Janeiro saw a bustling 2024-25 season, welcoming over 327,000 visitors and 36 cruise ships, according to the Pier Mauá Cruise Terminal

Tanker Collision Sends Barges Adrift on Mississippi River

US Sanctions Vessels for Allegedly Aiding Houthi Efforts

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has imposed sanctions on three vessels for allegedly supporting the Houthis

Ferry and Boat Collide in Florida, One Dead, Several Injured

On April 27 authorities in Clearwater reported a collision between a ferry and private boat near the Memorial Causeway Bridge resulting in a death

Royal Princess Departs Australia for Alaska via Pacific

Earlier this month, the cruise ship, the Royal Princess set sail from Australia on a 33-night repositioning voyage bound for Alaska.

Brawl Erupts at Galveston Terminal After Carnival Cruise

Chaos broke out at the Galveston Cruise Terminal when a fight erupted in the luggage pickup area after passengers disembarked from Carnival Jubilee

Trump Calls for Free U.S. Access to Panama, Suez Canals

U.S. President Trump has called for American ships, both military and commercial, to be granted free passage through the Panama and Suez Canals