Cruise Industry

Costa Serena to Feature New Menus by Michelin Starred Chefs

Costa Serena to undergo major refurbishment ahead of its 2025-26 deployment in, marking the completion of Costa's €200 million fleet revitalization

High end cuisine in a restuarant

Star Princess Crew Earns British Butler Certification

Princess Cruises unveils highly anticipated Sanctuary Collection aboard the Star Princess, blending luxury comfort with world-class hospitality.

A butler offering a cocktail on a platter

Queen Elizabeth Begins Journey to PortMiami For Winter Season

Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth has set sail on a repositioning voyage from Seattle to PortMiami, marking the start of its first Caribbean winter season

The bow of Cunard's Queen Elizabeth cruise ship

Margaritaville at Sea to Homeport in Miami From 2027

PortMiami has announced that it will soon become the new homeport for Margaritaville at Sea, with operations beginning in early 2027.

The Miami cruise terminal

Disney Fantasy Begins Drydock After European Debut Season

The Disney Fantasy has entered drydock at the Damen shipyard in France following the conclusion of its inaugural summer season in Europe.

The Disney Fantasy cruise ship and a smaller vessel under its prow

TUI River Cruises Unveils Biggest Summer Program for 2027

TUI River Cruises reveals plans for its most ambitious summer schedule yet, highlighted by the debut of its first newbuild vessel, the TUI Luzia.

The River Douro in Portugal

Princess Cruises Launches Cocktail Book with Rob Floyd

Princess Cruises has released “Sip at Sea: A Princess Cruises Cocktail Collection,” created by global mixologist and brand ambassador Rob Floyd.

A selection of cocktails on a bar

Carnival Expands Meal Donation Program Into Latin America

Carnival has signed landmark memoranda of understandings with food banks and community partners in Mexico, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic.

People working in a foodbank

AmaWaterways Unveils 2025 Festive Holiday Cruises

AmaWaterways reveals details of its 2025 Holiday Cruises, with limited availability for its Christmas Markets Cruises and Festive Delights Cruises

A carousel and old buildings in a European Christmas market

Holland America to Debut Alaska Float in Macy’s Parade

Holland America Line revealed that it will debut a brand-new float in the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

A marching band in Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

Carnival Expands 2027-28 Cruises From South Florida

Carnival Cruise Line unveils new 2027-28 sailings from Miami and Port Canaveral, highlighting the relocation of the Carnival Venezia to Florida.

The Carnival Magic cruise ship sailing past a tropical shoreline

Carnival Brands Plan Mid-Life Refits Like AIDA Evolution

Several Carnival Corporation brands are preparing to launch mid-life ship refurbishment projects modeled after AIDA’s Evolution drydock initiative

The AIDAnova cruise ship at sunset

MedCruise General Assembly Opens in Šibenik, Croatia

The 67th MedCruise General Assembly officially began yesterday, September 30th, in Šibenik, Croatia, according to a recent press release.

The town of Sibenik, Croatia as seen from the water

Carnival and AIDA Lead Carnival Corp’s Brand Rankings

Of Carnival Corporation’s eight cruise brands, Carnival Cruise Line and AIDA Cruises are currently at the top of the company’s internal rankings.

The Carnival Victory cruise ship

Norwegian Cancels Over 55 Cruises for 2026-27 Season

Norwegian Cruise Line has confirmed the cancellation of more than 55 sailings planned for the 2026-27 season across four of its ships.

The Norwegian Gem cruise ship at sea at sunset

Four Filipino Crew Deported From Jewel Of The Seas

Four Filipino crew members aboard Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Seas were deported by U.S. authorities shortly after docking in Fort Lauderdale.

Fort Lauderdale as seen from the water

Carnival Sunshine Leaving Norfolk, VA in May 2027

Carnival will soon rotate ships in Virginia, as the Carnival Sunshine departs Norfolk and the Freedom steps in to operate local itineraries.

The Carnival Sunshine cruise ship sailing close to shore

Riviera Travel Expands Into Asia with Mekong Sailings

Riviera Travel has revealed plans to expand into Asia, announcing that its ship, the Riviera Alba, will begin cruising the Mekong River in 2027.

The Mekong River under a hazy sky

Balneário Camboriú to Become MSC Cruises Homeport

Starting from the 2025-2026 and from January through Marchseason, Balneário Camboriú, Brazil will officially serve as a homeport for MSC Cruises.

The city and port of Balneário Camboriú, Brazil

Scenic Marks Historic French Meeting of River & Ocean Ships

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours celebrated a milestone as two of its vessels met for the first time, the company announced in a press release.

The harbor at Honfleur, France