Cruise Industry

Mardi Gras Makes Inaugural Call at Tenerife Port

Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras has made its first-ever visit to the Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in Spain on September 22nd, 2025.

Colorful buildings along Tenerife's shoreline

Man Faces Jail for Bomb Threats to Cruise Operator

Man faces prison after admitting he sent bomb threats to Resorts World Cruises in an attempt to recover money lost gambling on one of its ships.

Slot machines in a casino

Princess Cruises Restructures Food and Beverage Roles

Princess Cruises is rolling out major changes to its Food & Beverage department, with a new structure coming into effect on November 1st 2025.

A male bartender pouring a cocktail

Harmony Of The Seas To Feature Fleet’s Largest Casino

Royal Caribbean has confirmed that the Harmony of the Seas will debut the largest casino in the fleet following its upcoming refurbishment.

Players at a roulette table in a casino

Star Voyager Makes Inaugural Call in Xiamen, China

StarCruises marked the inaugural visit of the Star Voyager to Xiamen on Saturday with an event attended by local leaders and company executives.

The cruise port in Xiamen, China

American Cruise Lines Adds New U.S. River Itineraries

American Cruise Lines has just revealed its plans to expand its offerings on the Mississippi River and beyond with three brand new itineraries.

The Mississippi River at Vicksburg with the Stars and Stripes flying from the bridge

UK Unveils Cruise Growth Plan to Boost Industry Sector

The United Kingdom has launched a new initiative to strengthen the cruise sector, unveiling the UK Cruise Growth Plan during London Shipping Week

A cruise ship flying the Union Jack flag sailing down the River Thames in London, England

Carnival Firenze to Sail South America In 2026-27

Carnival will return to South America in 2026-27 after a 14-year break, with the Firenze set to operate a limited series of sailings in the region

A carnival cruise ship as seen from the waterline

Search Underway for Passenger Missing From Carnival Horizon

Authorities are investigating the disappearance of a U.S. passenger who went missing after leaving the Carnival Horizon in Bonaire last week.

A promenade on Bonaire

AIDAnova to Host Oktoberfest-Themed Cruise in 2026

AIDA Cruises reveals The Prinzen, Melissa Naschenweng, voXXclub, and more to headline The O’zapft is! Cruise 2026 on the AIDAnova for Oktoberfest.

The AIDAnova cruise ship

P&O Cruises Cancels Select Arvia and Ventura Voyages

P&O Cruises has confirmed the cancellation of certain itineraries that were scheduled aboard the Arvia and Ventura cruise ships in 2026 and 2027

A close up of P&O's Arvia cruise ship

Hebrides Cruises Wins Award for Food Excellence

Hebrides Cruises based in Oban, Scotland, has received national recognition for its culinary offering, earning a Scottish Food & Drink Award.

The harbor at Oban, Scotland in the Hebrides

CroisiEurope to Launch Amazon Eco-Cruises in 2027

CroisiEurope has announced new Amazon itineraries set to debut in 2027 aboard the Brasilian Dream, designed to deliver an eco-tourism experience.

An aerial view of the River Amazon as it winds through forrestation

Sun Princess Adds New Mediterranean Ports for 2026-27

Princess Cruises has announced updated Western Mediterranean itineraries for the Sun Princess, introducing new ports of call for 2026 and 2027.

The Sun Princess cruise ship at sea

Norwegian Jewel Begins Europe Season Before Drydock

The Norwegian Jewel arrived in Europe on September 14th, 2025, completing a transatlantic voyage that concluded in Southampton, United Kingdom.

Close up of the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship

Cunard Offers New Promotion with Onboard Credit Bonus

Cunard Line announced that it has introduced a new promotion giving travelers up to $1,060 in onboard spending money per Grill Suite booking.

Cunard's Queen Mary 2 cruise ship

Badger Collides With Spartan In Ludington Harbor

U.S.-flagged Ro-Ro/passenger vessel Badger was involved in a collision at Ludington Harbor on September 17, striking its sister ship, the Spartan

The lighthouse in Luddington Harbor, MI, USA

Riviera Travel to Launch Solo Traveler Ship in 2027

Riviera Travel has announced the launch of the first river cruise ship dedicated exclusively to solo travelers starting in June 2027 in Europe.

An aerial view of the River Rhine showing countryside and a bridge

Princess Opens 2027 Canada And New England Bookings

Princess Cruises has opened reservations for its 2027 Canada and New England season, the company has recently confirmed in a press release.

The Regal Princess cruise ship at sunset

Effy Jewelry to Debut Boutique on Princess Cruises Ship

Effy Jewelry announces partnership with Princess Cruises, unveiling the upcoming debut of the Effy Hematian boutique aboard the Star Princess.

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