Cruise Industry

Very Merry Margaritaville At Sea Returns this December

Margaritaville at Sea confirms return of its holiday-themed sailings, Very Merry Margaritaville at Sea, for December aboard the Paradise and Islander

A Margaritaville at Sea cruise ship with a Santa hat on its funnel

Wonder Of The Seas Returns to Miami After Onboard Fight

Wonder of the Seas returned to PortMiami on Monday evening after a fight onboard left several passengers injured and prompted an emergency response

Miami Cruise Port terminal

AIDA Showcases Highlights at Hamburg Cruise Days 2025

AIDA Cruises shared highlights from the Hamburg Cruise Days celebration, where the AIDAperla took part in the evening departure parade.

The AIDAperla cruise ship leaving port

MSC Cancels Euribia Repositioning Cruise Over Security

MSC Cruises has confirmed the cancellation of a repositioning voyage onboard the MSC Euribia that was scheduled for early 2026.

An MSC cruise ship under a turquoise sky

Protest at Port of Baltimore Over Seafarer Deportations

Port of Baltimore became the scene of a demonstration on September 14, 2025, as dozens gathered to condemn the deportation of Filipino seafarers

A man with his hands cuffed behind his back

Carnival Enhances Loyalty Perks Ahead of 2026 Launch

Carnival announces new benefits for its upcoming Carnival Rewards loyalty program, offering enhancements to current Diamond and Platinum members.

The Carnival Dream cruise ship

Cruise Ship Pole Act Ends in Fall, Performer Unharmed VIDEO

Circus artist Marylee Whitlock recently took center stage aboard a cruise ship when humidity made the X-Pole she was dancing on slippery.

A pole dancing pole and a woman's feet in a pair of high heels

True Crime Cruise Aboard Norwegian Joy Cancelled

A themed cruise to be centered on true crime and scheduled to sail on the cruise ship Norwegian Joy in early 2026, has been officially cancelled.

two cops looking at a phone with a crime scene banner super-imposed across them

AIDA Cruises Launches 3D Tours of Crew-only Areas

AIDA Cruises has introduced behind the scenes, exclusive 3D virtual tours of its crew spaces, developed in collaboration with Liquid Ambient.

The AIDAsol cruise ship

Four Carnival Pride Crew Deported After U.S. Detention

One Indonesian and three Filipino seafarers from Carnival Pride were detained and later deported after the vessel docked at the Port of Baltimore

A carnival cruise ship docked at night

MSC Launches Aqua Initiative to Cut Plastic Bottles

MSC Cruises unveils new onboard drinking water filtration system as part of Aqua by MSC initiative to reduce single-use plastics across its fleet

An MSC cruise ship under a dark blue sky

Crew Member Evacuated from MSC Magnifica off Sicily

A crew member from the MSC Magnifica was evacuated on Wednesday evening after what the ship’s medical team described as a likely heart attack.

The MSC Magnifica cruise ship sailing close to shore

Crew Feedback Makes Princess Cruises Revise Tattoo Policy

Princess Cruises has announced adjustments to its recently unveiled crew tattoo policy following concerns raised by employees across its fleet.

A heavily tattooed arm

Heineken Names Natalia Kuldyaeva Global Duty Free Head

Heineken has appointed Natalia Kuldyaeva as its new Global Duty Free Manager, the company has confirmed in a recent press release.

A can of Heineken floating in a swimming pool

Carnival and Van Leeuwen End Summer with Sunscreen Ice Cream

Carnival Cruise Line teams up with Van Leeuwen Ice Cream to debut a one-of-a-kind sunscreen-flavored ice cream to commiserate the end of summer.

A tub of Carnival and Van Leeuwen's sunscreen flavored ice cream

Cruise Passenger Jumps Ship to Dodge Casino Debt

Most cruise passengers wait for the gangway to disembark but one man aboard Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas chose a far more dramatic exit

Stacks of casino chips

Carnival Adds Horizon and Spirit to Galveston in 2027

Carnival has revealed that the Carnival Horizon and Spirit will homeport in Galveston for the first time as part of their 2027-28 deployment.

The Carnival Breeze cruise ship as seen from above

Viking Hosts Global Recruitment Events This Fall

Viking announces series of recruitment events taking place September and October, inviting professionals to learn more about career opportunities

Close up of a Viking cruise ship showing the logo

AIDA Expands Biofuel Use and Shore Power Connections

AIDA says during first half of 2025 it consumed over 3,300 tons of bio-LNG on the AIDAnova and completed more than 250 shore power connections.

The AIDAnova cruise ship sailing close to shore

Kouzon Opens New Cruise Recruitment Office in Georgia

Kouzon Corporation, a global leader in cruise ship recruitment operating across 18 countries on four continents, announces new branch in Georgia.

The coastline and city of Batumi, Georgia