P&O Cruises refuses to compensate passengers after faults forced flagship Britannia into six days of repairs in Barbados, pointing them to insurance instead.
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Royal Caribbean is reportedly set to order a new class of mid-size ships for exotic itineraries mega-ships can't reach, a major shift for the cruise giant.
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Regent and PeppaRose unveil an exclusive cashmere scarf, sold only aboard Seven Seas Mariner, featuring zodiac constellations and a mariner's compass.
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Holland America's 2026 Europe cruise sales are up over a third, with Northern Europe voyages surging nearly 50% as travelers skip the Mediterranean.
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The cruise industry's orderbook hit 74 vessels worth a staggering $76.5 billion, adding 205,250 berths to global fleets through 2036. Here's what it means.
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Ambassador Cruise Line's flagship Ambience enters a three-week dry dock at A&P Tyne for a multimillion-pound refit covering propulsion, cabins, and spa.
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Windstar christens its new luxury yacht Star Seeker in Miami on January 15, 2026, with owner's daughter Libby Anschutz as godmother of the 224-guest vessel.
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Norwegian Cruise Line will homeport two Prima Class ships, Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva, in San Juan from late 2026, bringing nearly $40M to Puerto Rico.
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Villa Vie Residences has formed Residential Cruise Holdings, a parent company consolidating its operations and positioning for fleet expansion at sea.
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A U.S. military operation in Venezuela closed Caribbean airspace, stranding over 48,000 travelers and forcing cruise lines to delay and reroute ships.
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A 5-year-old named Aydin is the youngest ever to hit Pinnacle Club status in Royal Caribbean's Crown and Anchor Society, with 700 points before kindergarten.
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Four Seasons has quietly scrapped its inaugural Caribbean season, delaying Four Seasons I's debut by nearly two months to Mediterranean sailings in March 2026.
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Shanghai approved sweeping new cruise regulations taking effect March 1, 2026, including provisions for "cruises to nowhere" and mandatory shore power systems.
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Disney Cruise Line just eliminated pre- and post-cruise Walt Disney World hotel stays and park tickets as add-ons. Here's what it means for your vacation.
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Port St. Maarten made history on New Year's Day 2026, welcoming Sun Princess and Oceania Allura on their maiden visits — its first-ever dual inaugural calls.
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Atlas Ocean Voyages closed 2025 with a 22% sales jump, the luxury expedition line's strongest booked position ever, with availability open through March 2028.
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Ege Port Kuşadası closed 2025 with 620 ship calls and 995,303 passengers, becoming Turkey's busiest cruise port and the Eastern Mediterranean's fourth-largest.
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Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas turns 15 — the pioneering mega-ship that helped define modern cruising, now fresh off a $100M refurbishment.
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Norfolk's cruise port hit a record 340,000 guests in 2025 with year-round Carnival sailings, a bigger ship coming, and Norwegian arrivals set for 2027.
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Holland America's Stars and Stripes cruise departs Boston on July 4, 2026 with fireworks, American heritage programming, and a Pan Am partnership for the 250th.
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