Explora I Begins Second Summer Season in the Mediterranean
The Explora I has returned to Europe for its second straight summer sailing the Mediterranean, based out of its home port of Barcelona Spain.
Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises Tightens Beverage Package Rules Fleetwide
Princess prepares to introduce rules for its onboard beverage packages, with the fleet set to enforce these updates for sailings departing on or after May 9.
Sky Princess Itinerary Switched to Eastern Caribbean Route
Princess Cruises has announced a full change to the itinerary for the Sky Princess sailing which is departing on December 28th, 2025.
Cruise Ship Suspected in Power Outage on Greek Island
Authorities are now investigating whether the power outage was an underwater power cable damaged by a cruise ship’s anchor.
Lost Cruise Passenger Wallet Swiftly Returned in Livorno
In Livorno, Italy, a wallet was discovered near the taxi area at Piazza Dante. Inside were an American driver’s license, two credit cards, and cash
Princess Cruises Unveils 2027 Grand Circle Pacific Cruise
Princess Cruises has revealed its 2027 World Cruise Grand Circle Pacific Voyage, a 129-day journey visiting 61 ports across 20 countries.
Rio de Janeiro Wraps Up Strong 2024-25 Cruise Season
Rio de Janeiro saw a bustling 2024-25 season, welcoming over 327,000 visitors and 36 cruise ships, according to the Pier Mauá Cruise Terminal
NCLH Speeds Up $300M Cost Savings Effort for Greater Gains
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is moving to advance initiatives within its $300 million cost-saving program, announced President & CEO Harry Sommer
FCN Adventure Refloated After Grounding in Norway
On Tuesday April 29th, a passenger vessel, the FCN Adventure, ran aground on a sandbank near Nordfjordeid in Vestland County, Norway.
Margaritaville at Sea Revamps Casino Loyalty Program
Margaritaville at Sea has launched an enhanced version of its Casino Loyalty Program, promising "the most rewarding experience for cruisers who enjoy gaming"
NCLH Prioritizes Pricing Amid Q3 Booking Volatility
Norwegian Cruise Line is experiencing fluctuations in bookings for remaining Q3 sailings, leading to challenges in achieving expected occupancy.
Royal Caribbean Doubles Q1 Profit with Higher Yields, Cuts
Royal Caribbean report strong results for Q1 posting net earnings of $730M; nearly double the $360M recorded during the same period in 2024.
Cunard Launches Month-Long Bonus for Travel Advisors
In honor of Travel Advisor Appreciation Day on May 7, Cunard is turning the celebration into a month-long event with its Four Queens Bonus promotion
Ovation of the Seas Begins Short Asia Cruise Season
Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas has recently made its way to Asia, launching a short-term cruising season from key Chinese ports.
AIDAstella and Azamara Pursuit Make First Calls to Niigata
The Port of Niigata in Japan recently celebrated the inaugural visits of two cruise ships, the AIDAstella and the Azamara Pursuit.
Norwegian Epic Enters Drydock Ahead of Mediterranean Season
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Epic entered drydock in Europe earlier this month for a raft of scheduled maintenance and updates.
Crew Member Found Deceased on Cruise Ship in Crete
A 49-year-old crew member was found dead aboard a cruise ship docked at the port of Chania, Crete, according to several Greek media sources.
Royal Princess Departs Australia for Alaska via Pacific
Earlier this month, the cruise ship, the Royal Princess set sail from Australia on a 33-night repositioning voyage bound for Alaska.
Brawl Erupts at Galveston Terminal After Carnival Cruise
Chaos broke out at the Galveston Cruise Terminal when a fight erupted in the luggage pickup area after passengers disembarked from Carnival Jubilee
Norwegian Bliss Sparks Emissions Concerns in Juneau
Norwegian Bliss became the first ship to arrive in Juneau for the 2025 cruise season, marking the official start of the year’s maritime tourism