Cruise Industry

Summer Savings Announced by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled its new Summer Sale, featuring savings on a selection of its cruises scheduled between July and December.

Red and white sale signs

Duval-Leroy the Preferred Champagne for Silversea Cruises

Silversea Cruises has chosen Duval-Leroy as the preferred champagne brand for its fleet, highlighting a shared dedication to top-tier quality.

Champagne being poured into a tray of flutes

Crew Member Falls Overboard During Cruise Ship Drill

May 10th, a crew member of the Carnival Cruise Line ship Carnival Venezia went overboard while the ship was docked in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.

A Carnival Cruise Lines ship

Silver Nova Debuts in Alaska with Regional Culinary Program

Silversea Cruises has introduced its new vessel, the Silver Nova, to Alaska, where it will offer seven-day journeys until September 5, 2024.

A fillet of smoked salmon on a plate

'Ultimate' Northern Lights Expedition Launched by HX

HX has unveiled its latest offering, the "Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition Under the Northern Lights," set to launch in January 2026.

The northern lights over an icy ocean

P&O Cruise Ship Rescues Stranded Sailors from Drifting Yacht

The P&O Australia Cruise Line ship, Pacific Encounter, conducted a rescue operation on May 4, saving three sailors who were stranded at sea.

AI generated image of a cruise ship rescuing stranded sailors from a yacht

Port of Vancouver Gears Up for Record Breaking Cruise Season

The Port of Vancouver is preparing for a bustling cruise season as it anticipates a record number of around 1.27 million passengers to visit.

An aerial view of Vancouver

Cruise Line Crew Member Arrested for Alleged Onboard Assault

A crew member on the Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Encore, ID'd as Ntando Sogoni from South Africa, was arrested by the FBI in Juneau on May 7.

AI generated image of the FBI arresting a crew member of a cruise ship

Princess Cruises Announces Return to San Juan, Puerto Rico

Princess Cruises has revealed plans to resume its Southern Caribbean sailings from San Juan, Puerto Rico, aboard the Grand Princess.

The coastline of San Juan, Puerto Rico

Holland America Testing 100% Low Carbon Intensity Biofuel

Holland America Cruise Line's ship Rotterdam has initiated a trial using 100% low carbon intensity biofuel while cruising the Norwegian fjords.

A Holland America cruise line ship

Carnival Cruises & New Orleans Celebrate 30th Anniversary

Carnival Cruise Line marked its 30th anniversary of operations in New Orleans with a celebratory event aboard the Carnival Liberty ship.

The Port of New Orleans

No Sign of Slowing Down for Global Cruise Ship Orderbook

The global cruise ship orderbook has now expanded to its most extended timeline, with 60 new orders and deals stretching through to 2026.

A large cruise ship at sea

Viking Cruises’ Orion Made Maiden Call at Kobe in April

Viking Cruises' ship, Orion, marked its first visit to Kobe on April 19th, 2024, as a part of its extensive Grand Pacific Explorer voyage.

Kobe Port illuminated at night

Thousands Welcome Queen Anne at Southampton Port, UK

Cunard's latest addition, the Queen Anne, has docked at her homeport of Southampton in preparation for her inaugural journey to Lisbon this week.

A cruise ship in Southampton Port at night

Authorities Rush to Help Grounded Norwegian Tourist Ship

On April 23 a tourist vessel, Polarfront, ran aground near Svalbard, Norway, with 25 people on board at the time, sparking rescue operations.

The rocky Norwegian coastline

Three Inaugural Cruise Visits Welcomed by Port of Osaka

In April, the Port of Osaka played host to maiden calls from three cruise ships, bringing a large influx of passengers to the Japanese port.

The Port of Osaka

Light Upgrade for Carnival Magic's Showtime Theatre

The Showtime Theater aboard the Carnival Magic, which seats 1,500, recently underwent an enhancement with the installation of new lighting.

Lights in a theatre

Philippines Eyes Greater Share of the Cruise Market

The Philippines, as a budding cruise destination in Asia, is actively working to draw more cruise ships and brands to its coastlines and ports.

A bay on an island in the Philippines

Carnival Firenze Docks in Long Beach CA Before Debut Cruise

Carnival Cruise Line's latest addition, the Carnival Firenze, has docked in Long Beach, CA marking the end of its month-long journey from Spain.

The marina at Long Beach, California

A Perfect Day at Coco Cay for Celebrity Cruises Passengers

Guests on Celebrity Cruises had their first experience of Perfect Day at CocoCay while aboard the Celebrity Reflection and the Celebrity Beyond.

The Perfect day sign at Cococay