Margaritaville Expands Free Hero Cabins for Holiday Season
Margaritaville at Sea launched its holiday giveback campaign, widening the availability of free hero cabins aboard the Paradise and Islander.
The Americas
PortMiami Sets New Single Day Passenger Record
A social media announcement confirmed PortMiami achieved a milestone after handling ten cruise ships and more than 75,000 passengers in one day.
Brazil Approves Major Expansion for Rio Brasil Terminal
Government gives green light to $175 million private investment aimed at expanding and modernizing Rio Brasil Terminal at Port of Rio de Janeiro.
Passenger Airlifted from Celebrity Apex After Medical Crisis
A traveler onboard the cruise ship Celebrity Apex was evacuated by air after becoming seriously ill while the ship was en route to Port Canaveral
Holland America Expands Offerings for 2027 Alaska Cruisetours
Holland America announces upgrades to its 2027 Cruisetour program, giving guests more options when combining Alaska cruise and overland adventure
Royal Caribbean Unveils Expanded 2027-28 Itineraries
Royal Caribbean has released additional details for its 2027-28 Caribbean and Bahamas sailings with a total of 13 ships operating in the region.
Brazil Clarifies Hiring Rules for Cruise Ship Crew
Brazil approves measure stating Brazilian crew recruited by agencies to work on cruise ships are not employees under Brazilian labor legislation.
Holland America Sets New Black Friday Booking Record in the US
Holland America Line surpassed its previous Black Friday weekend sales record in the United States, reporting 19 percent more bookings than 2023.
MSC Sinfonia Begins 2025–26 Cruise Season in South America
The MSC Sinfonia arrived in South America in late November in readiness to launch its 2025–26 season in Brazil, docking in Santos on November 25.
Philadelphia Begins Work on New Cruise Terminal for NCL
The Port of Philadelphia has officially broken ground on the long-anticipated PhilaPort Cruise Terminal, a new homeport for Norwegian Cruise Line
Victory Cruise Lines Welcomes Photographer Gary Bogdon Aboard
Victory Cruise Lines announces photographer Gary Bogdon will sail on the Victory I as a guest lecturer, offering interactive photography sessions
Costa Favolosa Begins 2025–26 Cruise Season in South America
The Costa Favolosa arrived in Santos earlier this month, officially launching Costa Cruises’ 2025 – 2026 season in Brazil and South America.
Fire Contained on Chiquita Voyager at Wilmington Port
A significant fire erupted aboard the Liberian flagged containership Chiquita Voyager at the Port of Wilmington, North Carolina on November 26th
Dense Fog Forces Arrival Delays for Two Ships in Tampa
Two cruise ships were delayed from reaching Tampa in Florida, USA on Monday 24th November after heavy fog restricted inbound traffic at the port.
Fire Erupts on Containership One Henry Hudson in Los Angeles
A significant blaze broke out on the container ship One Henry Hudson while it was berthed at the Port of Los Angeles on Friday November 21st.
PromoAção Launch New Season of Themed Cruises for 2025, 2026
PromoAção Eventos held a press conference onboard MSC Preziosa on Sunday to introduce its lineup of themed cruises for the 2025 to 2026 season.
Juneau Stays Firm on Visitor Limits Despite Dock Proposal
A cruise dock expansion in Juneau may create additional berthing space but officials say there's no intention to raise the number of visitors
Carnival Adjusts 2027 and 2028 Plans for Sunshine and Spirit
Carnival updates its deployment strategy for 2027 and 2028, announcing that Carnival Sunshine will be based in Galveston instead of Spirit.
Loose Wire Fault Linked to Dali Bridge Strike and Collapse
Reports state a single loose wire aboard the Dali triggered electrical failure that caused the vessel to hit Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge
Cost to Rebuild Baltimore’s Key Bridge Rises Above $5.2bn
Projected cost to reconstruct Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge climbs beyond estimates, with officials indicating it could surpass $5.2bn.