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Nassau Cruise Port Shatters Records as Caribbean Tourism Reaches New Heights

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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Feb 3

200 Passengers Fall Ill as Stomach Bug Sweeps Through Fred Olsen Cruise Ship

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.

Feb 2

"Bomb Cyclone" Forces Cruise Ship to Cut Caribbean Voyage Short and Race Back to New York

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.

Feb 2

Court Blocks Hawaii's Controversial 11% Cruise Tax—Just Hours Before It Was Set to Take Effect

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.

Feb 1

Every Cabin on This Cruise Ship Now Has a Smart Tablet—Here's What It Can Do

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.

Feb 1

Former Expedition Cruise Ship Becomes Floating Military Barracks in Arctic Greenland

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.

Jan 31

MSC Cruises Transforms Ocean Cay With Wellness Retreats, AR Adventures, and Massive Island Expansion

MSC Cruises unveils two-phase upgrade plan for Ocean Cay featuring wellness coaching, AR treasure hunts, LEGO pop-ups, and major 2027 infrastructure expansion.

Jan 31

Azamara Quest Getting Exclusive Penthouse Deck With 12 New Luxury Suites

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.

Jan 30

Port of Los Angeles Taps NBA Legend's Firm for Massive New Cruise Terminal

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.

Jan 30

Celebrity River Cruises Doubles Fleet After Inaugural Season Sells Out in Six Minutes

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.

Jan 30

Royal Caribbean Confirms Discovery Class Ships Built for the World's Most Exotic Destinations

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.

Jan 29

China Forms Asia's Largest State-Backed Cruise Fleet Through Major Merger

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.

Jan 29

Royal Caribbean Reports Record-Breaking Year as 2026 Outlook Soars Past Expectations

Royal Caribbean's Q4 2025 earnings reveal record bookings and ambitious 2026 guidance. Stock jumps 6% as cruise giant projects 23% EPS growth.

Jan 28

Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils Its Longest Ship Ever—And It's a Game Changer

Norwegian Aura stretches nearly 1,130 feet, making it NCL's longest vessel ever. With five waterslides, expanded pool decks, and Miami homeport in 2027, this ship is redefining family cruising.

Jan 28

Royal Caribbean Picks 15 Alaskans to Compete for $20,000 in Community Business Accelerator

Royal Caribbean's inaugural Port Partners program in Seward, Alaska selects 15 local entrepreneurs to compete for seed funding while completing a 10-week business course—a model that could reshape how cruise lines invest in port communities.

Jan 27

Luxury Cruise Ship Trapped in Antarctic Ice Freed by US Coast Guard Icebreaker

The Scenic Eclipse II became trapped in dense pack ice near McMurdo Sound during an Antarctic expedition voyage, requiring assistance from the Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star to break free.

Jan 27

Royal Caribbean Rewrites the Rules on Cruise Loyalty with Revolutionary Points Choice Program

Royal Caribbean Group launches Points Choice on January 30, 2026, letting passengers transfer loyalty points between Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea—a cruise industry first that fundamentally changes how multi-brand cruisers build status and benefits.

Jan 27

Queen Mary 2 Conquers the Panama Canal for the First Time in Her 20-Year History

Cunard's legendary ocean liner completed her maiden transit through the Panama Canal on January 26, 2026, marking a milestone moment during her 108-night World Voyage and setting up a reunion with her namesake in Los Angeles.

Jan 26

Amsterdam Takes Radical Stand Against Cruise Tourism with 2035 Ban

The Dutch capital abandons plans to relocate its cruise terminal and opts for a complete phase-out of ocean-going cruise ships by 2035, citing environmental and urban planning concerns.

Jan 26

Holland America's Westerdam Emerges from Singapore Drydock with Major Upgrades

The 20-year-old cruise ship just gained 11 new staterooms, an expanded casino, and fresh retail space after a two-week transformation in Singapore.