Bahamas Enforces Mandatory Maritime Pilotage Rule

The Bahamian government has begun enforcing a maritime pilotage law that requires all vessels entering the nation’s ports to use pilot services.

Search Underway for Passenger Missing From Carnival Horizon

Authorities are investigating the disappearance of a U.S. passenger who went missing after leaving the Carnival Horizon in Bonaire last week.

Carnival Adds Horizon and Spirit to Galveston in 2027

Carnival has revealed that the Carnival Horizon and Spirit will homeport in Galveston for the first time as part of their 2027-28 deployment.

Carnival Adjusts Itineraries for 2026 Sailings on Five Ships

Costa Expands Winter 2025-26 Mediterranean & Global Routes

Costa has revealed plans to enhance its winter 2025-26 schedule by introducing two fresh Mediterranean itineraries featuring the Costa Toscana.

Coast Guard Airlifts Guest From Carnival Sunshine

Emergency aboard Carnival Sunshine led to coast guard evacuation after passenger required urgent care shortly after the vessel left Norfolk VA.

Martinique Cruise Arrivals Climb Nearly 11% in 2024–25

Martinique recorded close to an 11 percent rise in cruise traffic for the 2024–25 season, increasing from roughly 421,000 to more than 465,000.

Curaçao to Host Two-Day Cruise Tourism Symposium

The Curaçao Tourist Board unveiled “Shore to Ship: Elevating the Local Cruise Experience,” a cruise tourism symposium set for September 29–30.

Disney Reveals Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Cruise Plans

Disney has unveiled its lineup of itineraries for fall 2026 and spring 2027, expanding options for families on the West Coast and in Texas.

Cruise Lines Alter Routes as Hurricane Erin Advances

Cruise lines are continuing to revise itineraries in response to Hurricane Erin, which became a Category 4 storm as it moved across the Atlantic.

Man Falls Off Dock Filming Royal Caribbean’s New Ship

Passengers on the Star of the Seas experienced an unexpected moment of alarm when the ship’s emergency “Oscar, Oscar, Oscar” signal sounded.

Brawl Erupts at CocoCay Pool, Disrupting Royal Caribbean Visit

A visit to Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay, turned chaotic when an altercation involving over 30 individuals broke out at the Oasis Lagoon

NCLH Shifts Focus to Caribbean with Increased 2026 Capacity

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced a strategic shift in its deployment for 2026, increasing its presence in the Caribbean by 10 percent

20 Carnival Ships to Visit Celebration Key Through 2026

Carnival’s private destination Celebration Key, welcomed its first guests mid-July and is set to receive visits from 20 different Carnival ships.

Disney Magic Sails 10-Night Caribbean Voyage from Florida

Disney Magic recently departed Port Canaveral for a 10-night cruise through the Eastern and Southern Caribbean, along with stops in the Bahamas.