Royal Caribbean Expands Use of AI to Enhance Guest Experience
Royal Caribbean Group is leveraging AI and generative AI to improve performance and strengthen operations, according to Chairman/CEO Jason Liberty
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MSC Expands Yacht Club to Musica and Orchestra Ships
MSC Cruises will be adding its MSC Yacht Club experience to two more vessels, MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra, according to a company press release.
Norwegian Breakaway Returns to NYC Early Due to Winter Storm
Norwegian Breakaway arrived back in New York City one day ahead of its schedule thanks to a winter weather system impacting its planned itinerary.
MSC Orchestra Held Offshore as Marseille Protest Blocks Port
MSC Orchestra was unable to enter the French port of Marseille yesterday after protesting maritime workers blocked access to the harbor entrance.
Carnival Expands Cheers! Zero Proof Package for 2026 Sailings
Carnival is extending its Cheers! Zero Proof beverage package to every cruise departing in 2026, according to Brand Ambassador John Heald.
Costa Launches Valentine’s Day Cruise Sale With Cabin Deals
Costa Cruises introduces a special Valentine’s Day promotion tied to Valentine’s Day on February 14 and National Take a Cruise Day on February 3.
Emerald Opens Bookings for 2026-27 Mekong Season
Emerald Cruises & Tours has opened reservations for its 2026-2027 Southeast Asia river cruise season, according to a company press release.
Princess Cruises Announces 2% Pay Raise for Crew in 2026
Princess Cruises has introduced a salary increase for eligible crew members, acknowledging their dedication and performance throughout 2025.
Celebrity River Cruises Orders 10 Ships to Grow Fleet
Celebrity River Cruises has announced plans for 10 new ships to bring its European river fleet to 20 vessels by 2031, according to the company.
Aurora Sails P&O’s 75-Night Epic South America Voyage
Sailing on a round trip, the Aurora departed Southampton, England earlier this month to begin P&O Cruises’ “Epic South America Journey.”
Royal Caribbean Orders New Discovery Class Ships in France
Royal Caribbean Group announces agreements with Chantiers de l’Atlantique in France, securing construction of its upcoming Discovery Class ships.
Diamond Princess Adds Makoto Ocean and Crown Grill
Princess Cruises has introduced two new specialty dining venues aboard the Diamond Princess, the company announced in a recent press release.
Celestyal Installs In-Cabin Tablets Across Journey Fleetwide
Celestyal installs tablets in all staterooms aboard Celestyal Journey, marking the first time a line has introduced SuitePad devices in all cabins
MSC Plans $450m Cruise Port Investment in Grand Bahama
MSC Cruises is set to invest $450 million in a new cruise development on Grand Bahama Island, according to reporting from the Nassau Guardian.
Carnival Sunshine to Make Cruise Line’s First Africa Calls
Carnival Cruise Line is to include African destinations for the first time during its Mediterranean summer program 2027 on the Carnival Sunshine.
Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Marks Milestones Entering 2026
Kai Tak Cruise Terminal reports achievements as it enters 13th year of operations including that during 2025 it hosted seven inaugural cruise calls.
Valletta Cruise Port Sees Strong Passenger Growth in 2025
Valletta Cruise Port on the island of Malta recorded continued increases in both cruise traffic and passenger volumes throughout the 2025 season.
Seven Seas Voyager Reports Limited Illness During Voyage
Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Seven Seas Voyager has recorded a small number of illness cases during its 14-day round-trip sailing from Cape Town.
Odyssey of the Seas Sailing Delayed by Winter Storm
Royal Caribbean International has notified guests booked on an upcoming Odyssey of the Seas cruise that the departure will be postponed by a day.