MSC Launches Major Relief Effort After Jamaica Hurricane
MSC begin a large scale relief initiative to assist the Jamaican Government’s humanitarian response after Hurricane Melissa struck on October 28.
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Royal Caribbean Plans Return to Baltimore in 2027
Royal Caribbean International has confirmed that it will resume operations from Baltimore in 2027, according to a recent company press release.
Barcelona to Cut Cruise Arrivals Under New Port Plan
Barcelona is preparing to scale back the number of cruise passengers arriving at the city starting in 2027 according to a report by Catalan News.
Carnival Supports Jamaica’s Recovery After Hurricane Melissa
Along with providing donations and relief supplies Carnival Cruises is returning its ships to ports that are already prepared to receive visitors
Passenger Removed from Anthem of the Seas After Fight
A 44-year-old cruise passenger was removed from Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas in Port Chalmers following a late-night altercation onboard.
Hurtigruten Launches New Sami-Inspired Menu at Sea
Hurtigruten has unveiled a new Sami-inspired menu created by Culinary Ambassador Maret Ravdna Buljo, which is now being served across its fleet.
Bodrum Cruise Port Ends Record-Breaking 2025 Season
Bodrum Cruise Port wraps up its cruise season after welcoming 116 ship calls and 138,149 passengers: a record-breaking number for the destination
Viva Cruises Expands Routes and Launches New Concepts
Viva Cruises continues to broaden its offerings beyond its sailings on the Moselle, Danube and Rhine Rivers, according to the CEO and co-founder.
Carnival Cruise Line Launches Partners in Paradise Program
Carnival introduces new initiative called Partners in Paradise, designed to give travel advisors an exclusive look at Carnival’s Celebration Key.
Icon of the Seas to Homeport in Galveston, Texas in 2027
Royal Caribbean International announces that its flagship vessel, the Icon of the Seas, will begin sailing from Galveston starting August 2027.
Cruise Ships Return to Revived Ocho Rios Port, Jamaica
After months of uncertainty and extensive recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, the port of Ocho Rios has officially reopened.
Madeira Nominated Again for Prestigious Cruise Awards
Madeira has been recognized on the global stage, announcing that the region has been nominated for two categories in the World Cruise Awards 2025
Cruise Ships Become Floating Hotels for COP30 in Brazil
The cruise ships, Costa Diadema and MSC Seaview have arrived in Belém, Brazil, where they will serve as floating hotels during UNFCCC COP30.
Disney Celebrates the Christening of the Disney Destiny
A waterfront ceremony for Disney Destiny featured a dynamic, pop rock-inspired performance showcasing beloved music from Walt Disney Animations.
Celebrity Cruises Reveals 2027-28 Winter Itineraries
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled its deployment plans for the winter 2027-28 season featuring voyages across the Caribbean, Asia and South America.
Cruise Passenger Dies as Huge Wave Hits Tenerife Seafront
An incident in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife results in death of woman and injuries to several others after a massive wave struck the seafront.
JOI Design Creates Elegant Interiors for Mein Schiff Ships
The cruise line conducted a study of its customers as part of a strategy to attract a more refined audience, under the project title “InTUItion.”
Hampton Water Rosé Joins Princess Cruises Collection
Princess Cruises has recently announced that Hampton Water Rosé wine is the newest addition to its signature Love Line Premium Liquors Collection
Queen Mary 2 Faces Propulsion Issue During Voyage
Cunard confirms one of the Mermaid pod propulsion units on the Queen Mary 2 developed fault during its 12-day Norway and Northern Lights cruise.
FBI Investigates Tragic Death Aboard Carnival Horizon
An incident occurred aboard Carnival Horizon when an 18-year-old passenger died, prompting an investigation by the FBI’s Miami Field Office.