Cruise Industry

Norwegian Reintroduces Free at Sea Plus with Expanded Perks

Norwegian Cruise Line announces return of its Free at Sea Plus package, enhancing the existing Free at Sea program with additional benefits.

The Norwegian Gem cruise ship sailing towards land

Collision Between Nile Cruise Ships Leaves One Passenger Dead

A serious collision between two Nile River cruise vessels occurred on the evening of December 21, resulting in the death of one passenger.

The River Nile

Voyager of the Seas Begins Brisbane Season with South Pacific Cruises

Royal Caribbean International’s cruise ship, the Voyager of the Seas has arrived in Brisbane to begin its winter deployment in Australia.

Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas cruise ship at sea

Adora Mediterranea Launches Heritage Cruises from Guangzhou

Adora Cruises says the Adora Mediterranea will run themed sailings from Guangzhou as part of a “Intangible Cultural Heritage on the Waves” program.

Guangzhou, China as seen from the water

Queen Elizabeth Marks 15 Years in Service with Cunard

The Queen Elizabeth cruise ship is celebrating 15 years in operation with Cunard, following its delivery to the line on September 29th, 2010.

The bow of Cunard's Queen Elizabeth cruise ship

Fred. Olsen Offers Up to £200 Onboard Credit on 100 Sailings

Fred. Olsen's Balmoral cruise ship in a port

Caribbean Leaders, Cruise Execs Discuss Post-Storm Recovery

Caribbean tourism officials and cruise industry leaders met on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas to examine the sector’s role in hurricane recovery

Cruise ships docked at Nassau cruise port in the Bahamas

Court Rules Against Cruise Line for Requiring HIV Test from Crew

Brazil’s Labor Court has determined that a cruise operator must compensate a former crew member after requiring an HIV test as a hiring condition

A man in a white t-shirt holding an HIV certificate

MSC Magnifica Refurbished Ahead of Winter Sailings

MSC Cruises completes refurbishment of MSC Magnifica at the Palumbo shipyard in Malta with the vessel beginning its winter Mediterranean program.

The cruise ship MSC Magnifica in a port

Cruise Passenger Swept Away by Waves During Baiona Excursion

A tragic incident occurred Thursday in NW Spain when a cruise passenger was pulled into the sea by powerful waves during a shore excursion.

The city of Baiona, northwestern Spain

StarCruises Hosts RMHC Malaysia Families Aboard Star Voyager

StarCruises and Ronald McDonald House Charities Malaysia welcomed 200 pediatric patients and families aboard Star Voyager for event in Port Klang

A waving Ronald McDonald statue

Viking Becomes Main Sponsor of Norway’s Youth Football Programs

Viking and the Norwegian Football Federation have entered into a new partnership which is aimed at elevating young football talent in Norway.

A football with the Norwegian flag on it sitting on a football pitch

Costa Toscana Completes Second Shore Power Test in La Spezia

The Costa Toscana successfully carried out a second shore power test on Thursday at the Port of La Spezia, connecting to the system at Garibaldi Pier.

The Costa Toscana cruise ship moored in a port

Seville Cruise Port Secures 25 Year Concession with GPH and OPM

Global Ports Holding Limited (GPH) and Ocean Platform Marinas (OPM) have been awarded a 25 year concession to operate Seville Cruise Port.

The river in Seville

Celebration Key Welcomes One Millionth Carnival Guest

Carnival Cruise Line has celebrated the arrival of its one millionth guest at Celebration Key, just five months after the new destination opened.

carnival

Trojan Malware Found on Ferry in France Sparks Security Probe

Trojan malware discovered aboard passenger ferry while docked in Sète. Reportedly capable of giving attackers remote access to vessel’s systems.

A GNV ferry docked in the port of Sete, France

Norwegian Releases 2027–28 Sailings, Brings Back Free at Sea Plus

Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled its 2027–2028 deployment dates and ports, alongside the return of its Free at Sea Plus upgrade package.

The Norwegian Jade cruise ship's bow

MSC Unveils Two New Eastern Mediterranean Routes for 2026

MSC Cruises has announced two new Eastern Mediterranean itineraries for the summer 2026 season featuring the MSC Lirica and the MSC Divina.

The MSC Divina cruise ship moored in a port

Margaritaville at Sea Introduces New High Tide Market Food Hall

Margaritaville at Sea is launching High Tide Market, a new casual dining food hall set to debut on their cruise ship, Paradise in January 2026.

Tacos on a plate on a blue wooden picnic style table

Disney Adventure Delivered as Line’s Largest Ship to Date

Disney Cruise Line has officially taken delivery of the Disney Adventure. The ship was handed over during a ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard.

Mickey and Minnie Mouse