Cruise Industry

Carnival Corporation Recognized Among World’s Top Companies

Carnival Corporation has been named to Fortune’s 2025 World’s Most Admired Companies list, marking a significant achievement for the cruise giant

The Carnival Breeze cruise ship

Cruise Passenger Sets Up Personal Starlink, Raising Concerns

Elon Musk’s Starlink has transformed maritime connectivity, providing high-speed internet access for passengers and crew alike.

A Starlink antenna

Crew Member Airlifted from Diamond Princess Near New Zealand

Crew member aboard the Diamond Princess required emergency medical evacuation after sustaining an eye injury while sailing off the coast of NZ.

The Diamond Princess cruise ship at sunset

American Cruise Lines Launches Mississippi Season with Football

American Cruise Lines is starting its 2025 Mississippi River season with a football-themed event in New Orleans this week.

An American football on a pitch

Norwegian Cruise Line Orders Four Ships from Fincantieri

Norwegian has finalized a contract with shipbuilder Fincantieri to construct four cutting-edge cruise ships valued at approximately $9.34 billion

A Norwegian cruise ship

Carnival Cruise Line Adjusts Itineraries for 2025 & 2026

Carnival Cruise Line has announced itinerary changes for select 2025 and 2026 sailings aboard four of its vessels.

The Carnival Valor cruise ship in port

Cunard Crew’s Global Beach Clean-Ups Help Protect Oceans

To safeguard and preserve ecosystems, Cunard crew members, with shoreside colleagues, took part in 14 beach clean-ups across seven countries in 2024.

The Queen Mary 2 cruise ship

Carnival Adventure to Offer Short Cruise Season from Melbourne

Carnival Cruise Line has announced a limited cruise season from Melbourne in early 2027, as revealed in a recent social media update.

The Melbourne coastline

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Offers a Romantic Renewal at Sea

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is giving one couple the chance to renew their vows on a cruise for two, as part of a special Valentine's Day contest.

a pink heart made by a sparkler

Cruise Ship Solar Panels Could Help Cut Emissions, Save Fuel

Researchers are investigating the feasibility of equipping cruise ship cabins with solar panels to enhance energy efficiency and lower emissions.

solar panels

Royal Caribbean Boosts Bookings with AI & Digital Upgrades

Royal Caribbean has enhanced its digital and artificial intelligence capabilities, driving increased bookings, according to CEO Jason Liberty.

A Royal Caribbean cruise ship

MSC World America to Debut Dirty Dancing Concert at Sea

When MSC World America sets sail in April it will offer a lineup of entertainment, including the first-ever at-sea Dirty Dancing in Concert.

A billboard for Dirty Dancing

Solar-Powered Cabins Could Make Cruises More Sustainable

Scientists are investigating the possibility of equipping cruise ship cabins with solar panels to enhance energy efficiency and reduce emissions.

Solar panels at sunset

Hurtigruten & Approach Guides Unveil New Marketing Tools

Hurtigruten has partnered with Approach Guides to introduce innovative solutions featuring instantly co-brandable marketing landing pages.

A Hurtigruten cruise ship

Icon of the Seas Turns One: A Year of Record-Breaking Fun

Royal Caribbean is celebrating a significant milestone this week as the Icon of the Seas has officially reached its first anniversary.

The Icon of the Seas cruise ship

Royal Caribbean Unveils Celebrity River Cruises for 2027

Royal Caribbean has officially introduced Celebrity River Cruises, a high-end river cruise experience that will open for bookings later this year

A Celebrity cruise ship at night

Virgin Voyages Starts 2025 with Record Revenue and Bookings

Virgin Voyages has announced its most successful start to a year yet, reporting unprecedented revenue and booking numbers as it heads into 2025.

A Virgin cruise ship

Ponant Expands in China with New Recruitment Opportunities

Ponant is strengthening the company's presence in China by launching a hiring initiative to fill two important roles in the region.

The Shanghai Pudong skyline

Carnival Spirit Prepares for Drydock & 2025 Voyages

The Carnival Spirit is gearing up for a transatlantic journey to the Mediterranean for scheduled maintenance after completing its final sailing.

The Carnival Spirit cruise ship in Alaska

Ambassador Cruise Line Unveils Lineup of 2025 Theme Cruises

Ambassador reveals its lineup of themed cruises for 2025, offering experiences that cater to nostalgia, creativity and environmental education.

disco balls and lighting