Cruise Industry

Virgin Voyages Unveils New Entertainment for Brilliant Lady

Virgin Voyages is set to introduce a revamped entertainment experience aboard its newest ship, Brilliant Lady, featuring original productions.

Disco balls hanging from a ceiling

Interzum 2025 Expects Stronger Cruise Industry Presence

Interzum 2025, set to take place from May 20-23 at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany, is anticipating greater participation from cruise line execs.

A trade show for furniture vendors

National Geographic Gemini Joins Lindblad for Galapagos Tours

The National Geographic Gemini has entered service for Lindblad-National Geographic Expeditions, offering expeditions in the Galapagos Islands.

The Galapagos Islands' coastline

Marella Cruises Expands Microfibre Capture Across Fleet

Marella Cruises, in collaboration with Cleaner Seas Group, is launching an industry-first initiative to combat microfibre pollution across its fleet

Microplastics and fibers on a beach

Pacific Adventure Marks Final Cruise for P&O Australia

The Pacific Adventure departed from Sydney on March 10, 2025, for its very final voyage under the P&O Cruises Australia brand.

A cruise ship in Sydney Harbor

Daredevil Paramotor Pilots Fly Over Icon of the Seas (Video)

A group of paramotoring pilots pulled off a stunt over Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas as the world’s largest cruise ship set sail from Miami.

The Icon of the Seas

Hong Kong Welcomes 17 International Cruise Ships in March

The Hong Kong Tourism Board and the Tourism Commission have announced that 17 international cruise ships will visit Hong Kong throughout March.

A cruise ship docked in Hong Kong

Cunard Offers Up to $660 in Onboard Credit for Travelers

Cunard is giving travelers the opportunity to receive up to $660 in onboard credit per balcony stateroom on select Cunard Fare bookings.

Cunard's Queen Mary cruise ship

Mariner of the Seas to Sail from New Orleans in Winter 2026

Royal Caribbean International has announced that the Mariner of the Seas will homeport in New Orleans for the 2026-27 winter cruise season.

New Orleans Port

Majestic Princess Returns to Europe After Eight-Year Absence

Originally built in Italy, the Majestic Princess has made its way back to Europe after spending eight years sailing in other parts of the world.

The Majestic Princess cruise ship

Four Passengers Evacuated from Quantum of the Seas in 24 Hours

New Caledonian rescue teams carried out four medical evacuations from Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas within a single 24-hour period.

The Quantum of the Seas cruise ship

Villa Vie’s Odyssey Finds Unique Niche in Long-Term Cruising

Nearly six months after departing Belfast on its three-and-a-year world cruise, Villa Vie’s Odyssey is successfully catering to a unique market.

A black and white cat

Filipino Crew Member Found Dead After Falling Overboard

A Filipino crew member who disappeared from a cruise ship en route to Brazil has been found dead five days after going missing, the DMW confirmed

The MSC Poesia cruise ship

Quantum of the Seas Cruise Canceled Due to Cyclone Alfred

Passengers scheduled to board Quantum of the Seas on March 7 were met with bad news: the sailing is canceled due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

The Quantum of the Seas cruise ship

Coast Guard Rescues 9-Year-Old from Cruise Ship Off Texas

A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter airlifted a 9-year-old girl from a cruise ship 170 miles off the coast of Texas, on Monday, officials confirmed.

The Disney Magic cruise ship

Oscars Stun with Action-Packed Ads Including Carnival (Video)

The 97th Academy Awards delivered more than just snubs and speeches. It also unveiled an advertising spectacle that included Carnival Cruise Line

An Oscar trophy

Princess Cruises Cracks Down on VPN Misuse by Crew

Princess has issued a final directive to crew aboard the Sun Princess regarding the unauthorized use of VPNs to bypass internet restrictions.

A Princess cruise ship at sunset

Holland America Line Launches Morimoto By Sea Sushi Bar

Holland America Line is set to unveil a dedicated sushi bar across five of its ships, featuring a menu curated by Chef Masaharu Morimoto.

The Holland America Rotterdam cruise shio

Barcelona Bus Crash Injures Cruise Passengers, Four Critical

A bus collision in Barcelona on Monday resulted in at least 53 injuries, with four people in critical condition, many of them cruise passengers.

Barcelona Portr

AIDA Cruises Reveals 2025-2027 Itinerary Highlights

AIDA Cruises has unveiled exciting itinerary highlights for 2025 through 2027 ahead of ITB Berlin which is taking place from from March 4 to 6.

The AIDAluna cruise ship