MSC Cruises has never operated a single Alaska sailing. That changes in May 2026 when the refurbished MSC Poesia launches from Seattle with an ORCA marine conservation observer on the bridge monitoring whales in real time.
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The death of Mexico's most wanted cartel kingpin triggered widespread violence across Jalisco state, forcing Holland America, Princess, Norwegian, and others to skip their Puerto Vallarta port calls.
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Alaskan Dream Cruises, the Sitka-based small-ship operator founded by a Tlingit Alaska Native family, has ceased all overnight cruise operations after 15 years of sailing Southeast Alaska's Inside Passage.
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Elliott Investment Management has built a 10%+ stake in Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and is demanding a full board overhaul, new CEO, and new business plan after what it calls a decade of poor execution.
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Disney Adventure became the largest cruise ship ever to transit the Panama Canal at 208,100 gross tons, threading Neopanamax locks with just eight feet of clearance on each side.
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Aqua Expeditions has launched the Aqua Lares, a 15-suite expedition yacht offering intimate itineraries through the Seychelles, Aldabra Atoll, Zanzibar, and Tanzania starting February 2026.
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Days into the job, NCLH's new CEO signed a three-ship deal with Fincantieri covering Norwegian, Oceania, and Regent. Here's what it signals for cruisers.
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Carnival Encounter is in a Singapore drydock through March 20 getting a new livery, Cloud 9 Spa Thermal Suites, revamped pools, and energy upgrades before returning to Australian routes.
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings replaces CEO Harry Sommer with former Subway chief John Chidsey in an unexpected leadership change announced February 12, 2026.
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MSC Cruises announces live broadcasts of all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches across its entire fleet, with viewing on pool deck screens, sports bars, and lounges.
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Carnival Cruise Line increases recommended daily gratuities to $17 for standard cabins and $19 for suites, the first adjustment in three years.
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Royal Caribbean raised its quarterly dividend by 50% to $1.50 per share, marking the second major increase in months and signaling extraordinary confidence in the cruise industry's momentum.
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The Port of Los Angeles selects Pacific Cruise Terminals to build a new Outer Harbor cruise facility with ring-shaped architecture, aiming to become the dominant West Coast cruise hub.
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TUI Cruises posts record Q1 2026 results with 71% profit surge to €82.3 million while achieving 98% occupancy and expanding capacity.
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Carnival ships delayed over 9 hours after IT systems failed during planned maintenance, leaving thousands stranded at terminals across multiple ports.
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Amsterdam plans to phase out all ocean-going cruise ships by 2035, citing environmental concerns and overtourism—a move that could inspire other European ports to follow suit.
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Costa Serena will serve as a floating Olympic village for the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, housing 4,000 athletes in a cost-saving innovation.
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Carnival Cruise Line will deploy Carnival Miracle and Carnival Sunshine across Europe for the full 2027 summer season, offering Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and first-ever African port calls.
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Carnival Cruise Line will homeport two ships in Baltimore for the first time ever, starting fall 2027 with Carnival Miracle joining year-round Carnival Pride.
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The global cruise orderbook has hit a record 77 vessels worth $76.9 billion, representing over 200,000 new berths over the next decade—an unprecedented vote of confidence in cruising's future.
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