Cruise Industry

Margaritaville at Sea Islander Debuts Onboard Tattoo Studio

Margaritaville at Sea announces the Margaritaville at Sea Islander now features a dedicated tattoo studio, as per a recent social media update.

A tattoo design and tattoo gun in a tattoo studio

Ovation of the Seas Sails Nowhere Cruise After Typhoon Disruption

Royal Caribbean International’s Ovation of the Seas operated a cruise to nowhere over the weekend after a typhoon forced the ship to change course.

The Ovation of the Seas cruise ship in front of a mountain backdrop

Ocean Advice Orders Eight Newbuild Cruise Ships in China

Ocean Advice, under United Waterways, finalizes agreement to construct eight cruise vessels from China Merchant Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Shipyard

The China Merchants Heavy Industry Jiangsu shipyard

Bondi Lifeguards Train in Vanuatu Through Carnival Program

Bondi lifeguards deliver vital water safety training to communities in Vanuatu as part of a Carnival Cruise Line initiative in the South Pacific.

A lifeguard tower on a tropical beach

MSC Foundation, UNICEF Launch Education Program in Philippines

The MSC Foundation and UNICEF unveiled the next chapter of their 16-year partnership with an initiative supporting children in the Philippines.

A floating school in the Philippines with a teacher and pupils on deck

AIDAprima Launches AIDA’s First Winter Season From Kiel

AIDAprima’s inaugural sailing to Northern Europe’s holiday markets has officially begun the company’s first winter season operating out of Kiel.

An AIDA cruise ship moored in Kiel Port, Germany

Ambassador & ORCA Raise Over £18,000 Through Whale Campaign

Ambassador Cruise Line and ORCA have announced that their #AmbassadorForWhales fundraising campaign has generated £18,426 to support ORCA’s work.

A whale's tail lifting out of the ocean

Costa Deliziosa Departs Barcelona to Begin 2026 World Cruise

The Costa Deliziosa has departed from Barcelona port, officially launching Costa Cruises’ 2026 World Cruise which will span the next 142 days.

The Costa Deliziosa cruise ship in a port

Princess Cruises Reveals 2027–28 Australia Summer Program

Princess Cruises outlines plans for the 2027–28 Australian summer season with sailings on Royal Princess, Grand Princess and Sapphire Princess.

The Royal Princess at sea at sunset

Virgin Voyages Pays Tribute to Joan Templeman After Her Passing

Virgin Voyages has issued a heartfelt tribute following the death of Joan Templeman, the much-loved wife of Virgin Group founder Richard Branson.

Virgin Cruises' Scarlet Lady cruise ship at sea

Victory Cruise Lines Welcomes Photographer Gary Bogdon Aboard

Victory Cruise Lines announces photographer Gary Bogdon will sail on the Victory I as a guest lecturer, offering interactive photography sessions

A Canon camera lens

Ponant Unveils Luxury Arts & Crafts Voyage Celebrating Italy

Ponant Exploration introduces themed cruise centered on Italian arts and craftsmanship, created in partnership with Gucci, Bottega Veneta and more

View across the rooftops of Florence, Italy

Costa Favolosa Begins 2025–26 Cruise Season in South America

The Costa Favolosa arrived in Santos earlier this month, officially launching Costa Cruises’ 2025 – 2026 season in Brazil and South America.

The Costa Favolosa cruise ship

Search Underway for Missing U.S. Tourist in St. Martin

Authorities in St. Martin are appealing to the public for assistance after a U.S. tourist went missing during a shore excursion last week.

A beach on the island of Saint Martin

Costa Smeralda Enters Dry Dock in Marseille for Scheduled Work

The Costa Smeralda cruise ship, operated by Costa Cruises, arrived at Chantiers Naval de Marseille on Tuesday for a planned dry dock period.

The Costa Smerelda cruise ship docked

Azamara Launches Program for Pre-Cruise Dining, Spa Bookings

Azamara Cruises has rolled out a new pre-cruise reservations program that lets travelers book dining and spa services before they board.

a plate of food and glasses in the table in an upscale restaurant

Dense Fog Forces Arrival Delays for Two Ships in Tampa

Two cruise ships were delayed from reaching Tampa in Florida, USA on Monday 24th November after heavy fog restricted inbound traffic at the port.

Tampa Bay in Florida as seen from the water

Greenock Cruise Port Celebrates Record Breaking Season

Greenock Cruise Port in Scotland, in the United Kingdom has wrapped up its most successful season ever, according to a recent press release.

Greenock Port in Scotland, UK

Taiwanese Man Arrested in Philippines After Cruise Ship Arrival

A 54 year old Taiwanese man wanted by U.S. authorities was detained by officials after arriving on a cruise from Kaohsiung to the Philippines.

Dollar bills

Search Continues After Passenger Falls From Disney Wonder

An elderly Australian passenger, a male aged 73, is missing after going overboard from the Disney Wonder ship during a cruise to New Zealand.

A Disney cruise sip near land