Passenger Evacuated From Viking Sky After Injury Off Mexico
A 76-year-old woman was medically evacuated from the cruise ship Viking Sky off the coast of Mexico’s Michoacán state after injuring her leg.
The Americas
Seven Cruise Ships Welcomed 2026 Off Copacabana Beach
A total of seven cruise ships gathered off Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach to take part in the city’s famed New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Search Ends After Passenger Falls From Cruise Ship
A retired woman is feared dead after falling overboard from a cruise ship off the coast of Cuba, according to the United States Coast Guard.
Sulfuric Acid Spill Reported at Houston Ship Channel
One million gallons of sulfuric acid were released into the Houston Ship Channel following an incident at the BWC Terminals Jacintoport Facility.
MSC Seashore to Move to PortMiami for 2027-2028 Winter
With the introduction of the new MSC World Atlantic in Port Canaveral, MSC Cruises plans to reposition the MSC Seashore to PortMiami in late 2027.
Carnival Expands its Fun Italian Style Cruises in 2027
Carnival plans to extend its "Fun Italian Style" offering to additional ports and regions in 2027 as part of updated fleet deployment plans.
Fog Delays Carnival Spirit Arrival and Embarkation in Mobile
The Carnival Spirit cruise ship was forced to arrive late in Mobile on Sunday 28th December after heavy fog reduced visibility in the port area.
Odfjell Launches First Green Deep Sea Corridor Brazil–Europe
Norwegian chemical tanker operator Odfjell has introduced the world’s first regular green corridor for deep sea shipping between Brazil and Europe
Atlantic Canada Marks Milestones in Strong 2025 Cruise Season
The ACCA reports a successful 2025 cruise season, highlighted by first time port visits, major achievements and cooperation across the region.
AIDAdiva Makes Historic First Transit Through Panama Canal
AIDAdiva has completed passage through the Panama Canal during its world cruise, marking the first time an AIDA vessel has sailed the waterway.
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.
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