Cruise Industry

Fred. Olsen Launches Black Friday Savings on Selected Sailings

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has introduced a limited Black Friday promotion in which they're offering up to £200 off per person on selected voyages.

The words 'Black Friday' on a electronic display board

Park West Opens New Art Gallery Aboard Celebrity Xcel

Park West Gallery has unveiled its newest at sea gallery aboard Celebrity Cruises’ newest ship, the Celebrity Xcel, according to a press release.

The painting 'Chrysanthemums' by Renoir

Silversea Introduces New Fitness and Golf Innovations at Sea

Silversea expands its onboard offerings with new experiences, including an AI driven strength training system and artisanal bread making lessons.

A projected image of Silversea's SeaDrivePro golfing feature

AIDAsol World Cruise 2026 Offers Seven Flexible Segments

AIDA reveals its 2026 world voyage aboard AIDAsol will be available in seven separate segments, giving travelers option to book shorter journeys.

The AIDAsol cruise ship

PromoAção Launch New Season of Themed Cruises for 2025, 2026

PromoAção Eventos held a press conference onboard MSC Preziosa on Sunday to introduce its lineup of themed cruises for the 2025 to 2026 season.

The MSC Preziosa cruise ship lit up at night and sailing near a shoreline

Juneau Stays Firm on Visitor Limits Despite Dock Proposal

A cruise dock expansion in Juneau may create additional berthing space but officials say there's no intention to raise the number of visitors

Juneau Port, Alaska

Carnival Adjusts 2027 and 2028 Plans for Sunshine and Spirit

Carnival updates its deployment strategy for 2027 and 2028, announcing that Carnival Sunshine will be based in Galveston instead of Spirit.

The Carnival Sunshine cruise ship moored off shore and surrounded by smaller boats

P&O Cruises Unveils Its Largest Black Friday Sale Yet

P&O Cruises has introduced what it describes as its most extensive Black Friday promotion, running from November 20 through midnight December 2.

The P&O cruise ship Iona at sea

Lifeboat Drops Into Water During Carnival Dream Test

A scheduled lifeboat drill aboard Carnival Dream took an unexpected turn in Cozumel on Monday when a lifeboat detached and fell into the harbor.

The Carnival Dream cruise ship alongside another Carnival vessel

Samsung Expands Longstanding Partnership with Royal Caribbean

Samsung Electronics has delivered more than 6,000 televisions and digital displays to Royal Caribbean International’s ship, Star of the Seas.

The Samsung logo on a blue background

Carnival Magic Expands Premium Dining Options for Guests

Carnival Cruise Line is broadening its range of premium dining menus for guests sailing on the Carnival Magic as part of their SEA program.

The Carnival Magic cruise ship anchored offshore in a tropical location

Passenger Arrested in Germany Before Boarding Queen Mary 2

Police in Germany detained a woman on Monday after an exit check at the Bremerhaven container terminal revealed an outstanding arrest warrant.

Cunard's Queen Mary 2 cruise ship leaving a port

Anthem of the Seas Begins First Winter Season in Australia

Royal Caribbean's cruise ship Anthem of the Seas has made its debut in Australia ahead of its first winter deployment in the South Pacific.

The Anthem of the Seas cruise ship at sea

Virgin Voyages Rolls Out Black Friday Deals for 2025

Virgin has unveiled its Black Friday promotions, giving travelers the opportunity to book one and receive the second at 80% off through December 4

Virgin's Scarlett Lady cruise ship at sea

AIBES Cocktail Championship Makes Debut at Sea in 2025

AIBES Cocktail Championship 2025, Italy’s top bartending competition, reached a milestone by being held aboard a cruise ship for the first time.

The Costa Favalosa cruise ship

Carnival Luminosa Treats Hospital Staff to Spa Day at Sea

Carnival announced that 10 nurses and healthcare workers from Queensland Children’s Hospital were invited aboard the Carnival Luminosa for a spa day

The Carnival Luminosa cruise ship

Aurora Expeditions Reveals Antarctica Program for 2027–28

Aurora Expeditions announces its 2027–28 Antarctica program featuring 34 voyages across its fleet covering the Antarctic Peninsula and Patagonia

Penguins and seals on ice caps in the Antarctic

Former Costa Magica Reportedly Sold to Tianjin Orient

The former Costa Magica has reportedly been sold to Tianjin Orient International Cruises, according to information shared on Chinese social media

The Costa Magica cruise ship at sea

Man Rescued After Falling Between Ship and Dock in Nassau

A man was rescued from the water on Sunday after accidentally falling between the cruise ship Norwegian Encore and the dock at Nassau Cruise Port

Cruise ships moored at Nassau cruise port, Bahamas

Port of Quebec Marks Four Season Cruise Activity in 2025

The Port of Quebec announced in a press release that it hosted cruise ships across four seasons this year, from January 28 through November 2.

A view of Quebec city looking out towards the ocean