Cruise Industry

Man Arrested at Singapore Cruise Centre Over Drug Seizure

Authorities detain 27-year-old Indonesian at Singapore Cruise Centre after kilogram of suspected controlled substances was found in his luggage.

A man in handcuffs sitting at a table

Cunard Expands 2026 Ship Visit Program for Agents

Cunard announces expanded schedule of ship visits and familiarization trips for travel agent partners in 2026, according to company press release

Cunard's Queen Victoria cruise ship moored under a deep blue evening sky

Ponant Opens Bookings for 62-Day Antarctica Voyage

Ponant Exploration has launched reservations for a 62-day circumnavigation of Antarctica aboard Le Commandant Charcot, scheduled for early 2028.

The Le Commandant Charcot exploration cruise ship sailing past an icy bank

Costa Toscana Returns to Service After Marseille Shipyard Call

Costa Toscana has completed its first planned maintenance period at the Chantier Naval de Marseille in France and has reentered cruise service.

The Costa Toscana cruise ship in a port

Norwegian Pearl Itineraries Revised for 2026 Europe

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced adjustments to several sailings scheduled for the Norwegian Pearl’s upcoming European season.

The Norwegian Peal cruise ship in a port

Crew Member Medically Evacuated From TUI Cruises Ship

Crew member aboard TUI vessel requires emergency medical evacuation shortly after the ship departed from Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canaries.

The Tui cruise ship, Mein Schiff Relax, in port

Repeat Offender Jailed for Robbing Cruise Visitor in Antigua

A man with a criminal background has been sentenced to prison following a robbery involving a British cruise passenger in St. John’s, Antigua.

The cathedral church in Antigua

Harbor Pilot Falls While Boarding Emerald Princess

A harbor transfer briefly escalated into an emergency on February 10 when a harbor pilot fell into the sea whilst boarding the Emerald Princess.

The Emerald Princess cruise ship at sea under a grey sky

MSC Cruises to Show 2026 FIFA World Cup Live Onboard

MSC Cruises announces that guests sailing with them this summer will be able to watch every match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup live onboard.

A football and the FIFA World Cup trophy on a football pitch

Celebrity Cruises Earns Forbes Five-Star Restaurant at Sea

Celebrity Cruises has made history as the first major cruise line to receive a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating for a restaurant based at sea.

5 Gold stars on plinths

Royal Caribbean Expands Artist Program to Legend of the Seas

Royal Caribbean has announced an expansion of its Artist Discovery Program, which will now include their cruise ship, Legend of the Seas.

A Royal Caribbean cruise ship moored at a tropical location

Costa Serena Makes First Call to Sihanoukville, Cambodia

Costa Serena has completed its inaugural visit to the port of Sihanoukville in Cambodia, bringing around 2,890 passengers to the destination.

The Costa Serena cruise ship in a port

River Cruises Proposed as Managed Tourism Solution for Amsterdam

IG RiverCruise and River Cruise Europe recently introduced a concept for managed tourism during a policy breakfast held in Amsterdam this month.

The Amstel River in Amsterdam under a grey cloudy sky

Regent Seven Seas Reports Record January Bookings

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has recently announced that January 2026 delivered the highest level of global bookings in the company’s history.

A Regent seven Seas cruise ship docked behind a stone statue

Passenger Dies After Fall From Costa Smeralda

A German passenger has died after falling from the cruise ship Costa Smeralda onto the pier at the port of Civitavecchia, Italian media reported.

The Costa Smerelda cruise ship docked at a quay

Disney Cruise Line Reveals Summer 2027 Global Sailings

Disney has unveiled its summer 2027 itineraries, covering destinations across Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska, the Bahamas, and Southeast Asia.

The Disney Fantasy and a tug boat in a port

TUI Cruise Unit Posts Record First Quarter Results

TUI’s cruise division reported its strongest-ever first quarter performance for 2026, with underlying EBIT rising 70.8 percent to €82.3 million.

The Mein Schiff Relax cruise ship moored in a port with other vessels

Carnival Apologizes After IT Issues Disrupt Sailings

Carnival Cruise Line issues an apology following a series of IT problems that recently impacted several of its ships operating in North America.

The Carnival Sunshine cruise ship at sea

Viking Opens First Brand Experience Center in Beijing, China

Viking Cruises has announced the official opening of its first brand experience center in China on February 5th. The center is located in Beijing.

Downtown Beijing at dusk

Carnival Delays Departures After Widespread IT Problems

Carnival vessels experienced delayed departures from their homeports on Sunday after an IT problem slowed debarkation and embarkation operations.

The Carnival Celebration cruise ship moored in a port