Cruise Industry

Jamaica Reaches 300,000 Visitors as Tourism Rebounds Strongly

Jamaica Tourist Board announces country has surpassed 300,000 visitors following Hurricane Melissa, a milestone credited to nation’s recovery strategy.

A man on a bicycle cycles past a wooden shop in Jamaica

Port of Rouen Ends 2025 with Strong Ocean & River Cruise Activity

The Port of Rouen concluded its 2025 cruise season with a final visit from Fred. Olsen’s cruise ship, Balmoral, from December 17th to 18th.

A boat on the River Seine passing under a bridge in Rouen, France

Holland America to Stream FIFA World Cup 26 Across Entire Fleet

Holland America Line announces guests and crew will be able to watch every match of the FIFA World Cup 26™, with all 104 games broadcast live.

The FIFA world cup trophy and a football on a pitch

Port of Brisbane Welcomes Its 500th Cruise Ship Arrival

Port of Brisbane celebrates by marking the arrival of its 500th cruise ship at the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal since opening in 2022.

A ship docked at Brisbane International Cruise Terminal with balloons spelling '500' on the dock

Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Brings Festive Cheer to AIDAnova

Guests on AIDAnova received an unexpected holiday treat on Saturday when the iconic Coca-Cola Christmas truck paid a visit to Hamburg Cruise Center

A Coca Cola Christmas truck surrounded by crowds

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.

St. Johns, Newfoundland Port

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.

The Panama Canal

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.

Close up of the USA's Stars and Stripes

Port Tarragona Wraps 2025 Season with Strong Cruise Numbers

Port Tarragona concludes its 2025 cruise season with 62 ship calls and 126,348 passengers, confirming that 2025 ranks as its third strongest season

View across Tarragona, Spain

MSC Orders New Frontier Class Ships from Meyer Werft

MSC Cruises has revealed an order for four next generation cruise ships, along with options for two additional vessels, from Meyer Werft.

The MSC cruise logo on the side of a ship

Costa Highlights 2026 Strategy at Global Summit in Barcelona

Costa Cruises held the second edition of the Costa Global Summit in Barcelona, with more than 2,500 attendees including partners and travel advisors

View across Barcelona at sunset

Celebrity Edge Makes First Call to Newcastle, Australia

The Celebrity Edge visited Newcastle for the first time on Saturday, bringing more than 4,000 passengers and crew to the Australian port.

The Celebrity Edge cruise ship at sea

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.

Miami cruise port

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

A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter

Mystic Cruises Signs Newbuild Deal with Option for More Ships

China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry Corporation has confirmed it has finalized an agreement with Mystic Cruises to construct a new cruise ship.

two hands shaking

Norwegian Appoints Marc Kazlauskas as New Brand President

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced that Marc Kazlauskas will become president of Norwegian Cruise Line as of January 19th, 2026.

A Norwegian Lines cruise ship sailing towards a port

AIDA Donates Furniture to Support Numerous Community Projects

AIDA Cruises has shared that 4,700 pieces of furniture from AIDAluna were donated after the vessel’s recent drydock at Chantier Naval in Marseille

The AIDAluna cruise ship in a port

Costa Expands Electric Truck Use in Port Logistics

Costa Cruises strengthens sustainability efforts by increasing the use of electric trucks within its port logistics network of Genoa and Savona.

A Costa Cruises cruise ship in Genoa port

Cunard Launches Wave Season Deal With Added Perks

Cunard has rolled out its Wave Season promotion, which is available now through February 25th 2026, according to a press release from the company.

Cunard's Queen Mary 2 cruise ship

Jamaica Reopens Cruise Ports After Hurricane Mellissa

All major Jamaican cruise ports have officially reopened following Hurricane Mellissa, according to a statement released by national authorities.

Ocho Rios, Jamaica looking out towards the sea