Cruise Industry

MSC Cruises New Barcelona Terminal Now Open

MSC Cruises began operations at its brand-new terminal in the Port of Barcelona last Saturday. The facility covers 12,580 square meters.

An MSC cruise ship

Costa Cruises Opens Bookings for 2027 World Cruise

Costa Cruises has officially opened reservations for its highly anticipated 2027 World Cruise, set to take place aboard the Costa Deliziosa.

The Costa Deliziosa cruise ship

Cruise Ship Chaos: Passenger Turns Argument into Ketchup War

A chaotic scene unfolded onboard what is believed to be the Norwegian Getaway, when a passenger escalated an row into a wild ketchup showdown.

salt, vinegar, ketchup and mayonaise

Carnival Vista Returns to St. Thomas After Crew Injury

Crew member aboard Carnival Vista sustains injury on Thursday, prompting ship to make unexpected return to St. Thomas shortly after departing.

A Carnival cruise ship in port at night

New Ships & Cruise Lines Head to Alaska in 2026

The Alaska cruise market is gearing up for a big 2026 season, featuring new ship debuts, brand-first sailings, and the return of a cruise line.

a cruise ship in Alaska

Cunard to Reach Over 250 Agents in UK Sales Blitz

Cunard has unveiled plans to engage with over 250 travel agents across more than 60 stores as part of its first 2025 sales blitz in the UK.

a Cunard cruise ship

Zaandam Sets Sail After Refurbishment for Amazon Voyage

Holland America Line’s Zaandam departed Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on February 8, 2025, embarking on a 27-day “Amazon Explorer” Legendary Voyage.

aerial view of the Amazon River

Virgin Unveils New Valentine Itineraries, Dining & Shows

Virgin Voyages is making waves this Valentine’s Week with announcements including new Caribbean itineraries and expanded entertainment offerings.

Balloons spelling 'love' and heart shaped cakes

Norfolk Launches Year-Round Cruises with Carnival Sunshine

Norfolk, Virginia in the USA has officially become a year-round cruise homeport, welcoming the Carnival Sunshine as its first permanent vessel.

The Carnival Sunshine cruise ship

Norovirus Outbreak Affects Nearly 120 Cruise Passengers

Nearly 120 people aboard a cruise ship that departed Florida are ill with norovirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The MS Rotterdam cruise ship

Viking Star Alters Itinerary Due to Seismic Activity

February 10, cruise ship Viking Star was forced to modify its itinerary, skipping the Greek island of Santorini due to ongoing seismic activity.

A Viking cruise ship

Costa Cruises Renews Partnership with Sanremo Festival

Costa Cruises has officially renewed its collaboration with the Sanremo Festival for the fourth consecutive year while announcing Music Cruise 2025

A Costa cruise ship

ITF Surveys Mental Health Needs of Cruise Ship Workers

The ITF is conducting a study aimed at identifying the mental health support needs of seafarers working aboard cruise ships.

A tablet PC with 'mental health matters' on the screen

TUI Cruises Welcomes Newest Ship, Mein Schiff Relax

TUI Cruises officially took delivery of its latest vessel, Mein Schiff Relax, on February 7 at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy

A Mein Schiff cruise ship as seen through a port hole

Windstar Cruises Introduces New Specialty Restaurant

Windstar Cruises has announced the launch of Basil + Bamboo, a new addition to its lineup of complementary specialty dining venues.

Sushi

Ponant Unveils New French Riviera Sailing Adventure in 2026

Ponant Explorations has announced an exciting new itinerary set to debut in the French Riviera in 2026, according to a recent press release.

The Cote d'Azure

Tasmania Welcomes 1.5 Millionth Cruise Passenger Milestone

Tasmania celebrated a significant milestone, welcoming its 1.5 millionth cruise passenger since the inception of its modern cruise era in 2013.

drone view of Hobart, Tasmania

Allure of the Seas Undergoes Long-Awaited $100M Makeover

Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas is finally set to receive a stunning, multimillion-dollar renovation—four years later than planned.

The Allure of the Seas cruise ship

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Unveils Valentine’s Day Promotion

Regent Seven Seas Cruises announces Valentine’s Day offer “From Regent with Love,” which will be available from February 3 to February 21, 2025.

Love decoration

Carnival Sunshine Returns After Drydock, Prepares for USA

Carnival Sunshine is currently making its way back to North America after completing maintenance at France's Chantier Naval de Marseille shipyard

The Carnival Sunshine cruise ship