Florida's Port Everglades just welcomed 4.7 million cruise passengers in a single year—10% higher than projected—and now three brand-new mega-ships are arriving to keep the momentum going.
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Celebrity Xcel was officially christened at Port Everglades with Chef Janaína Torres as godmother—a world-renowned chef chosen to highlight the ship's culinary excellence.
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Carnival Horizon's propulsion problems caused major delays and a Grand Cayman cancellation, leaving thousands of passengers scrambling on both ends of the cruise.
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U.S. News & World Report's 2026 cruise rankings reveal surprising winners across 10 categories, with Virgin Voyages claiming the value crown and newcomer Explora Journeys dominating luxury.
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Matthew McConaughey broke centuries of maritime tradition by christening Princess Cruises' new Star Princess with tequila instead of champagne. Here's why this moment matters for the cruise industry.
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Barcelona's Port Authority confirms plans to slash cruise terminal capacity by demolishing three terminals and cutting operations starting in 2027—a massive restructuring that could reshape Mediterranean cruising.
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings confirms a third Prestige-Class ship for Regent Seven Seas, featuring the largest ultra-luxury suite in cruise history, nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, and 11+ dining venues. The 77,000-ton vessel arrives in 2033.
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MSC Cruises orders two more World Class ships worth €3.5 billion, bringing total fleet to eight LNG-powered vessels by 2031. This massive investment signals confidence in cruise industry's future.
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Iceland's new $18-per-day cruise tax is backfiring spectacularly—bookings have crashed by 50%+ through 2027. Here's why cruise ships are abandoning this once-hot destination.
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Princess Cruises announced its largest-ever Caribbean and Panama Canal program for 2027-28, featuring 187 departures, 31 destinations, and visits to Carnival Corporation's new exclusive island paradise, Celebration Key.
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Sharon Siskie, the executive who helped transform Disney Cruise Line into a global powerhouse, announces her retirement after 31 years with Disney.
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Iceland's $18 per-passenger infrastructure tax has caused cruise bookings to plummet by 50% in some ports. Learn how this decision is devastating rural communities and why cruise lines are canceling visits.
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Oceania Cruises unveils an exclusive digital art experience aboard Oceania Allura featuring nearly 30 artworks by 14 international artists with interactive QR code experiences.
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Aroya Cruises, Saudi Arabia's groundbreaking first domestic cruise line, announced that founding president Dr. Jorg Rudolph is stepping down. Here's what this means for Middle East cruise tourism.
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Alaska's capital is preparing for up to seven cruise ships per day as a new Royal Caribbean partnership port opens before 2028, forcing the city to rethink its tourism infrastructure and policies.
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MSC Cruises orders two more World Class ships worth €3.5 billion for 2030-2031 delivery, bringing total fleet to 8 vessels and €10.5 billion total investment. What this massive expansion means for travelers.
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Disney Cruise Line pulled out all the stops for the christening of the Disney Destiny with a spectacular 1,600-drone show featuring heroic Disney characters lighting up the Fort Lauderdale sky.
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings just announced a €500M-€1B order for a third Prestige-Class ship delivering in 2033. With the largest all-inclusive luxury suite ever and a space-to-guest ratio that's redefining premium cruising, this might be the most ambitious ultra-luxury vessel ever conceived.
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FBI agents boarded the Carnival Horizon at PortMiami after a passenger death triggered a federal investigation, with both the cruise line and law enforcement remaining tight-lipped about the circumstances.
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MSC Seascape arrives in Galveston with a brand-new state-of-the-art cruise terminal, marking the cruise line's first-ever Texas homeport and a major expansion of Gulf Coast cruise operations.
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