Cruise Industry

Crew Member Honored for Heroic Act Aboard Cruise Ship

Royal Caribbean recognizes crew member Nitin Kumar with the prestigious Hero Award for quick response that prevented potential injuries.

The Symphony of the Seas cruise ship

Cunard & Abbey Road Launch Music Lounge at Sea

Cunard has teamed up with the legendary Abbey Road Studios to introduce an exclusive new musical experience aboard the Queen Elizabeth

Abbey Road street sign in London

Medical Emergency Forces Early Stop for P&O Britannia

A health emergency aboard P&O Cruises' Britannia led to an unexpected diversion to the Cromarty Firth, Scotland on the evening of Sunday, June 8

A close up of balconies and lifeboats on a P&O cruise ship

Carnival Unveils ‘Funnel Faves’ to Celebrate Advisors

Carnival introduces Funnel Faves initiative to recognize travel advisors, acknowledged by the company as essential to creating memorable cruises.

The Carnival Victory cruise ship

Marella Launches New British Gastropub 'Piccadilly’s'

Marella Cruises is unveiling its latest onboard dining experience, a gastropub-style restaurant named Piccadilly’s, now rolling out across the fleet

Roast chicken in a frying pan with potatoes and fresh herbs

Chaos Erupts on Carnival Sunrise During Cruise Brawl

A cruise turned turbulent when an altercation broke out on the Carnival Sunrise, stunning passengers and prompting a response from security.

A Carnival cruise ship at night in port

AIDA Cruises Gears Up for 30th Anniversary in 2026

AIDA Cruises has just turned 29 years old, and the excitement is building for its milestone, action-packed 30th anniversary celebrations in 2026.

The AIDAperla cruise ship

Royal Caribbean Announces Leadership Transition for 2025

Royal Caribbean has revealed that Richard Fain, its longtime Chairman of the Board, will step down from his position in the fourth quarter of 2025

A Royal Caribbean cruise ship moored off a tropical beach

Carnival Celebrates 35 Years at Port Canaveral

Carnival Cruise Line is commemorating 35 years of sailing from Port Canaveral with a host of announcements emphasizing its local engagement.

A Carnival cruise ship at sea

Cruise Scotland Raises Concerns Over Proposed Port Levy

Cruise Scotland has formally responded to the Scottish Government’s public consultation on a proposed cruise passenger levy, initiated in February

The Isle of Skye, Scotland as seen from the water

Holland America’s Caribbean Cruises Offer a Quieter Escape

Holland America has launched a fresh marketing initiative with a twist. It’s emphasizing what sets it apart by spotlighting what it doesn’t offer

The Holland America Koningsdam cruise ship in port

Tunisian Crew Member Rescued After Fall in Crete Port

A rescue operation took place Tuesday at the Port of Souda in Crete after a 30-year-old woman working aboard a cruise ship went overboard.

Chania, Crete as seen from the water

AIDAluna Crew Rescues Drifting Survivors Near Arctic

The crew aboard the cruise ship AIDAluna were instrumental in the rescue of several individuals found adrift in a life raft late Tuesday evening.

The AIDAluna cruise ship in a port

Celebrity Solstice to Get New Cabins and Upgrades in 2026

Celebrity Cruises is notifying guests booked on Celebrity Solstice sailings from March 2026 about upcoming changes to the ship’s stateroom categories

The Celebrity Solstice cruise ship

MSC Orchestra Cancels Sailings After Engine Room Issue

The MSC Orchestra was forced to cancel two scheduled sailings this week following an electrical issue that occurred early Tuesday morning.

The MSC Orchestra cruise ship

Norwegian Adds Nearly 50 Cabins Across Fleet in 2025

Norwegian Cruise Line expanded its onboard accommodations by adding close to 50 new cabins across its fleet during multiple drydocks.

The Norwegian Epic cruise ship

Carnival Pride Adjusts Greenland Cruise Itinerary

The Carnival Pride recently reached Greenland as part of its 14-night Carnival Journeys cruise, which departed from Baltimore in late May.

Nuuk, Greenland at sundown

Regal Princess Undergoes Engine Work in Rotterdam Drydock

The Regal Princess recently underwent a significant engine replacement while docked at Damen Shiprepair in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

The Regal Princess in port at night

Sapphire Princess to Join Asia Cruises for 2026-27 Season

Princess Cruises has announced that the Sapphire Princess will sail alongside the Diamond Princess in Asia during the 2026–2027 winter season.

The Diamond Princess cruise ship at sunset

Royal Caribbean Adds Year-Round Cruises in Latin America

Royal Caribbean is set to strengthen its footprint in Latin America by launching year-round cruises from Colombia and Panama starting in 2026.

Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas cruise ship