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Celebrity Cruises Just Took Delivery of Its Newest Ship—And There's Already Another One on the Way

Celebrity Cruises officially took delivery of Celebrity Xcel and announced construction of Celebrity Xcite, marking major expansion for the premium cruise line's Edge Series.

Nov 5

Norwegian Cruise Line Just Brought Back Its Most Popular Package—And Cruisers Are Celebrating

Norwegian reverses course on Free at Sea, bringing back the beloved package with enhancements just in time for Black Friday sales with 50% discounts.

Nov 4

American Cruise Lines Just Announced 10 New Ships—And They're All Staying in the U.S.

American Cruise Lines announces 10 new ships by 2028, exclusively for U.S. waters. From riverboats to coastal vessels, this expansion could reshape domestic cruising.

Nov 4

Royal Caribbean Just Brought Its Most Advanced Ship to Australia—And It's About to Change Everything

Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas debuts in Sydney, bringing cutting-edge features like indoor skydiving and Broadway shows to Australian waters for the entire 2025-26 summer season.

Nov 3

BBC Just Dropped Three New TV Channels Exclusively For Cruise Ships—And They're Not What You'd Expect

BBC Studios launched three premium TV channels exclusively for cruise ships on November 3, 2025, bringing BBC Earth, BBC Lifestyle, and BritBox to 116 ships across 25 cruise lines worldwide.

Nov 3

Iceland's $18-Per-Day Tax Just Triggered a 50% Collapse in Cruise Bookings—And Rural Towns Are Paying the Price

Iceland's controversial infrastructure tax of approximately $18 per passenger has caused advance cruise bookings to plummet by more than 50% in some ports, with projections showing the decline extending through 2027.

Nov 2

Norwegian Cruise Line Just Teased 'Big Changes' to Its Controversial Package—And the Announcement Drops in 3 Days

Norwegian Cruise Line is preparing to announce major changes to its More at Sea package on November 5, 2025, potentially reversing unpopular policies that have frustrated passengers since the program replaced Free at Sea in 2024.

Nov 2

This Cruise Ship Just Won the Same Prestigious Wine Award for 11 Years Straight—Here's Why That's a Bigger Deal Than You Think

The World, Residences at Sea, has claimed the 'Best Ship Wine List' award for the 11th consecutive year from The World of Fine Wine magazine, showcasing an unmatched commitment to wine excellence at sea.

Nov 1

This Oil Spill in Galveston Just Turned Hundreds of Cruise Vacations Upside Down

A vessel collision at Port of Galveston caused a fuel oil spill that delayed the Regal Princess cruise and canceled its only port call to Cozumel. What passengers need to know about cruise disruptions.

Nov 1

Jacksonville Just Became a MUCH Bigger Cruise Port—And This Changes Everything for Florida Cruisers

Norwegian Gem's arrival at JaxPort ends 21 years of single-cruise-line dominance, doubling Jacksonville's cruise capacity and creating new competitive dynamics for North Florida cruisers.

Oct 31

Royal Caribbean Just Posted Record Earnings—And It's All About What You're Doing Before You Board

Royal Caribbean's Q3 2024 earnings reveal a massive shift in cruise spending behavior. Passengers are booking more experiences before they even board, driving record revenues through mobile apps.

Oct 31

This Cruise Passenger's Death on a Remote Island Has Everyone Asking the Same Question

An 80-year-old cruise passenger died after being left behind on a remote Australian island. Authorities are investigating how the Coral Adventurer departed without her—and what it means for cruise safety standards.

Oct 30

AAA Just Predicted Record Cruise Numbers for 2026—Here's What the Data Really Tells Us

AAA projects 21.7 million Americans will cruise in 2026, marking the fourth straight year of record growth. But the demographic breakdown and destination data reveal surprising trends about who's cruising and where they're going.

Oct 30

Disney Destiny Just Hit a MAJOR Milestone (Two Weeks Early!)

Disney Cruise Line's newest ship pulled off something remarkable at Meyer Werft—and it signals great things for the cruise industry's future.

Oct 30

This MSC Cruise Ship Just Pulled Off a Heroic Rescue That Will Give You Chills

MSC Splendida crew rescued 19 people in rough Mediterranean seas off Mallorca. A powerful reminder of maritime duty and cruise crew professionalism in action.

Oct 29

A P&O Crewmember Died on Arvia—the Quiet Safety Risk at Issue

A P&O crewmember died on Arvia on October 26, 2025. Investigators are probing a reported lift-shaft incident after an unscheduled stop in A Coruña.

Oct 29

Cruise Lines Just Sued Hawaii Over a New 11% Tax—Here’s Why

CLIA sued Hawaii over a new 11% cruise tax. The October 31 hearing could reshape fares, itineraries, and how islands fund climate resilience.

Oct 28

Passenger in Her 80s Found Dead at Lizard Island—What We Know

An elderly passenger died after a Lizard Island excursion. What police confirmed, how search crews responded, and what expedition cruisers should know.

Oct 28

Royal Caribbean's profit guide slips—costs, not demand, bite

Royal Caribbean cut its Q4 profit view below estimates as fuel, maintenance, and weather costs bite. Demand stays firm; margins, not bookings, take the hit.

Oct 27

Inside Carnival’s 2027–28 Play: More Caribbean, Europe—and an Eclipse Cruise

Carnival expands 2027–28 with more Caribbean, extra Europe, a July 29, 2027 eclipse cruise, and Carnival Miracle moving to Galveston.

News — Page 13

Celebrity Cruises Just Took Delivery of Its Newest Ship—And There's Already Another One on the Way

Norwegian Cruise Line Just Brought Back Its Most Popular Package—And Cruisers Are Celebrating

American Cruise Lines Just Announced 10 New Ships—And They're All Staying in the U.S.

Royal Caribbean Just Brought Its Most Advanced Ship to Australia—And It's About to Change Everything

BBC Just Dropped Three New TV Channels Exclusively For Cruise Ships—And They're Not What You'd Expect

Iceland's $18-Per-Day Tax Just Triggered a 50% Collapse in Cruise Bookings—And Rural Towns Are Paying the Price

Norwegian Cruise Line Just Teased 'Big Changes' to Its Controversial Package—And the Announcement Drops in 3 Days

This Cruise Ship Just Won the Same Prestigious Wine Award for 11 Years Straight—Here's Why That's a Bigger Deal Than You Think

This Oil Spill in Galveston Just Turned Hundreds of Cruise Vacations Upside Down

Jacksonville Just Became a MUCH Bigger Cruise Port—And This Changes Everything for Florida Cruisers

Royal Caribbean Just Posted Record Earnings—And It's All About What You're Doing Before You Board

This Cruise Passenger's Death on a Remote Island Has Everyone Asking the Same Question

AAA Just Predicted Record Cruise Numbers for 2026—Here's What the Data Really Tells Us

Disney Destiny Just Hit a MAJOR Milestone (Two Weeks Early!)

This MSC Cruise Ship Just Pulled Off a Heroic Rescue That Will Give You Chills

A P&O Crewmember Died on Arvia—the Quiet Safety Risk at Issue

Cruise Lines Just Sued Hawaii Over a New 11% Tax—Here’s Why

Passenger in Her 80s Found Dead at Lizard Island—What We Know

Royal Caribbean's profit guide slips—costs, not demand, bite

Inside Carnival’s 2027–28 Play: More Caribbean, Europe—and an Eclipse Cruise