Cruise Industry

Norwegian Expands Appreciation Program to Canada's Armed Forces

Norwegian Cruise Line announces expansion of Military Appreciation Program to include active Canadian service members, veterans, and dependents.

The Norwegian Gem cruise ship

Explora II to Serve as Lux Hotel During 2025 Monaco Grand Prix

Explora Journeys announces its luxury ship, Explora II, will be docked at Monaco’s Port Hercule during the 2025 Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco.

Monaco's harbor and Grand Prix race track

Storm Debby Disrupts Carnival Sunshine's Charleston Schedule

Tropical Storm Debby, which previously affected vessels departing from Jacksonville and Tampa, is now delaying the Carnival Sunshine in Charleston

The Carnival Sunshine cruise ship

Princess Cruises Unveils MedallionNet Max Superior Wi-Fi

Princess Cruises launches MedallionNet Max, a cutting-edge onboard Wi-Fi service aimed at meeting the demands of digitally connected travelers.

The Majestic Princess cruise ship

Norwegian Sees Significant Increase in Onboard Revenue

Norwegian Cruise Lines has reported a substantial rise in onboard revenue, with gross onboard spend per passenger per day estimated at $126.85.

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Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas Rescues 77 Refugees

The Royal Caribbean cruise ship Odyssey of the Seas rescued 77 refugees from a distressed sailboat in the Ionian Sea, off the coast of Greece.

A Royal Caribbean cruise ship

Royal Caribbean: $100 Million Upgrade for Allure of the Seas

Royal Caribbean announce $100M upgrade for Allure of the Seas, scheduled for April 2025, as part of the company’s Royal Amplified refit program.

Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas

Ponant Opens Sales for 10-Day Vietnamese Coastal Voyage

Ponant announced the launch of sales for a 10-day voyage along the Vietnamese coast, set to sail from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Long this fall.

The Vietnamese coastline

Norwegian Cruises to Enhance Encore with 24 New Staterooms

Norwegian Cruise Line is set to add 24 new staterooms to the Encore during drydock, mirroring recent enhancements made to the Norwegian Joy.

A Norwegian Cruise Lines ship

Hurricane Debby Impacts Carnival Cruise Line Ships Schedules

Thanks to Hurricane Debby, at least two Carnival Cruise Line ships have had to adjust their itineraries, according to a statement by the company.

The Carnival Sunshine cruise ship

Princess Cruises to Launch Largest-Ever Alaska Season in 2026

With the introduction of the new Star Princess, Princess Cruises is gearing up for its biggest Alaska season yet in 2026.

The Royal Princess cruise ship at sunset

Ambassador Hosts Travel Agents on Norway Fjordlands Cruise

After unveiling its 2024 FAM trip program, Ambassador Cruise Line invited 12 travel agents aboard the Ambience for a firsthand experience.

A cruise ship sailing through the fjords

MSC Cruises to Cut Fleetwide Emissions by Up to 15%

MSC Cruises is to reduce its fleetwide emissions by as much as 15% by 2026 through the introduction of a new itinerary planning tool, OptiCruise

An MSC cruise ship at sea

Atlas Ocean Voyages Unveils 2026 Arctic Sailings & New Ports

Atlas Ocean Voyages has announced its 2026 Arctic season, introducing six- and seven-night expeditions and, for the first time, pre-cruise hotels

A cruise ship in the Norwegian fjords

Island Princess Set to Embark on Summer Mediterranean Cruises

The Island Princess is gearing up for an exciting summer season in the Mediterranean, completing Princess Cruises’ five-ship fleet in Europe.

A harbor in the Mediterranean

Carnival Unveils Pearl Cove Beach Club at Celebration Key

Carnival Cruise Line has revealed details about Pearl Cove Beach Club, an exclusive retreat at Celebration Key for guests 18 and older.

Umbrellas on a tropical beach

Norwegian Encore's Major Upgrades to Enhance Experience

Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that Norwegian Encore will receive significant updates designed to elevate onboard guest experiences.

A neo sign saying 'Steakhouse'

Royal Caribbean Returns to Latin America for Winter 2025-26

Royal Caribbean to make a comeback to Latin America for the 2025-26 winter season with the Serenade of the Seas, as announced in a press release.

A Royal Caribbean cruise ship

Disney Cruise Line: More New Themed Spaces on Disney Destiny

Disney Cruise Line has announced an array of new themed spaces and experiences on its upcoming ship, the Disney Destiny.

A woman dressed as Maleficent

Almaco Group Delivers Culinary Facilities for Silver Ray

Almaco Group has successfully delivered all galley and provision store facilities onboard the Silver Ray, as announced in a recent press release.

Cooks in a commercial kitchen