Man Arrested for Cruise Ship Fraud Scheme Using Fake Cards
Brazilian authorities have detained a 41-year-old man at the port of Salvador de Bahia for orchestrating a fraud scheme onboard a cruise ship.
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Barrymore & Bloom Star in MSC Cruises' First Big Game Ad
MSC Cruises has announced that actors Drew Barrymore and Orlando Bloom will headline the company’s first-ever Big Game commercial.
SeaDream Yacht Club Now Accepts Cryptocurrency Payments
SeaDream Yacht Club has announced that guests can now pay for their sailings using Bitcoin, Ethereum, and over 200 other cryptocurrencies.
Cruise Lines Cancel Iceland Stops Over New Passenger Fee
A number of cruise ships are cancelling planned stops in Iceland due to a new infrastructure fee, according to a report from a local news outlet.
AIDA Cruises Opens Bookings for 2026/27 World Cruise
AIDA has opened bookings for its 2026/27 world cruise. The company announced this voyage will focus on destinations in the southern hemisphere.
Nice Mayor Proposes Ban on Cruise Ships in Côte d’Azur Region
The Mayor of Nice has announced plans to ban cruise ships from the Nice-Côte d’Azur region starting July 1st according to French media reports.
Iceland Introduces New Daily Fee for Cruise Passengers
Starting this year, Iceland has implemented a new "infrastructure fee" that impacts cruise ship passengers that is set at 2,500 Icelandic Krona.
Worker Injured in Knife Attack on Star Princess Cruise Ship
A 28-year-old Bangladeshi employee sustained injuries aboard the Star Princess, a cruise ship currently being built at the Fincantieri shipyard.
Norwegian Breaks Ground on New Pier at Great Stirrup Cay
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Bahamian officials celebrated a milestone with the groundbreaking of a new cruise pier at Great Stirrup Cay.
$100M+ Drydock Transformation for Allure of the Seas
Royal Caribbean is preparing for a major $100 million-plus drydock project for the Allure of the Seas this year with a 42-day drydock in Spain.
Jameson Black Barrel Bartender Series Returns with a Twist
Jameson’s Black Barrel Bartender Series is back for its fourth year - and this time, cruise ship bartenders can join in on the action
"Super Mario" Celebrates 1,000 Cruises with Royal Caribbean
Mario Salcedo, AKA "Super Mario," has reached an extraordinary milestone—his 1,000th cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas.
Carnival Pride Departs on 14-Night Panama Canal Cruise
The Carnival Pride has set sail from Baltimore on a 14-night voyage to the Panama Canal and Central America, departing Maryland on January 12.
Royal Caribbean Relaunches Artist Discovery Program for 2025
Royal Caribbean’s Artist Discovery Program is returning to the Caribbean, inviting regional artists to contribute to the upcoming Star of the Seas
Disney Cruise Line Cancels Disney Fantasy Sailings for Drydock
Disney Cruise Line has announced the cancellation of several Disney Fantasy sailings due to a change in the ship’s drydock schedule.
Abu Dhabi Unveils Cruise Crew Pass for Visiting Crew Members
The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi has launched the Cruise Crew Pass, a program designed to offer discounts to cruise ship crew.
Bremerhaven Cruise Port Kicks Off 2025 Season Under GPH
Bremerhaven Cruise Port in Germany, which is managed by Global Ports Holding (GPH), has officially launched its 2025 cruise season.
AIDA Cruises Embarks on Largest Fleet Modernization Yet
“We are looking forward to the largest fleet modernization program in our company’s history,” said Steffi Heinicke, senior VP of guest experience
Disney Plans Eco-Friendly Cruise Ships for a Greener Future
Disney announces plans for a series of smaller, eco-friendly ships with three of the four new vessels being approx 100,000 gross registered tons.
TUI Cruises Announces Exciting Music-Themed Voyages for 2025
TUI Cruises has revealed plans to offer music-themed cruises in 2025, featuring itineraries dedicated to iconic musical acts and genres.