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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Royal Caribbean offered select Oasis of the Seas passengers a full refund plus 50% future cruise credit to voluntarily cancel their February 7 sailing—a sign of an overbooking situation with unusually generous compensation.
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Alaskan Dream Cruises permanently ends operations after 15 years, canceling all future sailings and marking the end of a beloved small-ship Alaska cruise operator.
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An intense winter storm damaged CocoCay's eastern pier, forcing Royal Caribbean to limit its private island to one ship per day and skip scheduled port calls entirely.
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French maritime workers blockaded Marseille's cruise port, preventing MSC Orchestra from docking and forcing the 3,223-passenger ship to skip one of the Mediterranean's most popular destinations.
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Disney Adventure becomes largest cruise ship to transit Panama Canal, breaking Norwegian Bliss's 2018 record with 208,000 gross tons.
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The Caribbean commands over 40 percent of global cruise market share in 2026, with capacity up more than 10 percent and over 200 ships sailing the region.
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Nassau Cruise Port welcomed a record-breaking 6.1 million cruise passengers in 2025, a 7% increase that cements the Bahamas as one of the world's busiest cruise destinations.
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A gastrointestinal outbreak aboard Fred Olsen's Balmoral left 200 passengers sick during a Norwegian Fjords cruise, forcing the ship back to port for deep cleaning and delaying its next sailing.
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A bomb cyclone with 109 mph winds forced Norwegian Breakaway to cut its Caribbean cruise short and return to New York a day early, highlighting the power of winter weather to disrupt even the most carefully planned voyages.
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Federal appeals court issues last-minute injunction halting Hawaii's controversial cruise passenger green fee tax hours before January 1 implementation, while increased taxes on hotels proceed.
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Celestyal Journey becomes the first cruise ship to equip all 630 staterooms with digital tablets, letting passengers order room service, book restaurants, and manage their entire cruise experience without leaving their cabin.
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The Ocean Endeavour, a retired expedition cruise vessel, will spend 2026 anchored in Nuuk as temporary housing for Danish and NATO troops participating in Exercise Arctic Endurance.
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MSC Cruises unveils two-phase upgrade plan for Ocean Cay featuring wellness coaching, AR treasure hunts, LEGO pop-ups, and major 2027 infrastructure expansion.
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Azamara Quest will receive a brand-new Penthouse Deck with 12 luxury suites including two Panorama Suites with 270-degree ocean views. Construction begins October 2026.
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The Port of Los Angeles has selected Pacific Cruise Terminals to develop two major cruise facilities, including a new ring-shaped Outer Harbor terminal designed for next-generation sustainable ships.
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Celebrity River Cruises commits to 10 additional ships after its 2027 inaugural season sold out in under six minutes. The expanded fleet will reach 20 vessels by 2031 with 80% more European destinations.
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Royal Caribbean secures orders for two Discovery Class ships designed for Panama Canal transit and exotic itineraries. The new vessels arrive in 2029 and 2032, with options for four more.
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Adora Cruises and Astro Ocean International Cruise unite under China Cruises, creating a state-backed cruise operator that challenges Western dominance in the rapidly growing Asian cruise market.
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Royal Caribbean's Q4 2025 earnings reveal record bookings and ambitious 2026 guidance. Stock jumps 6% as cruise giant projects 23% EPS growth.
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