Norwegian Getaway Makes History as First Ship to Dock at Great Stirrup Cay's New Pier
Norwegian Getaway is the first cruise ship to dock at Great Stirrup Cay's new $150M pier, ending decades of tendering at NCL's private Bahamas island.
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Expedition Cruise Ship Strikes Reef in Papua New Guinea—All 123 Aboard Safe
Coral Adventurer ran aground on a Papua New Guinea reef with 123 aboard. Everyone is safe, but the vessel is stuck awaiting rescue on its first voyage back.
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Five Cruise Ships Changed Hands This Month—Here's Where They're Going
Five cruise ships changed hands in December 2025, signaling new itineraries from China to Alaska. Here's where these vessels are heading and what it means.
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Carnival's Newest Ship Just Delayed Embarkation—And It's NOT What You Think
Carnival Jubilee's December 27 sailing hit an embarkation delay tied to LNG refueling rules. Here's why the ship's clean fuel forced a last-minute change.
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Federal Court Allows Hawaii's Controversial 14% Cruise Tax to Take Effect
A federal judge dismissed most of CLIA's claims, clearing the way for Hawaii's 'Green Fee' to take effect January 1, 2026—adding up to 14% in taxes to cruise fares.
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Carnival Cruise Ship Stuck in Port for 21 Hours After Massive IT System Failure
Carnival Firenze passengers spent an unexpected night docked in Long Beach after an IT crash left crew handwriting tickets and the HUB app offline.
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Norwegian Cruise Line Scraps Hidden Fees That Have Plagued Travel Agents for Years
Norwegian becomes the first major cruise line to permanently scrap non-commissionable fees, making fares fully commissionable to agents from Dec 26, 2025.
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The Aman Brand's First Superyacht Takes Shape in Italy as Hull Arrives for Final Outfitting
Aman at Sea's 600-foot luxury superyacht Amangati reaches a major milestone as its hull arrives in Genoa for final outfitting ahead of its 2027 Mediterranean debut.
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Princess Cruises Takes a Bold Leap from the Ocean to Pasadena's Colorado Boulevard
Princess Cruises christened its Rose Parade float, a 55-foot tribute to Alaska and the new Star Princess covered in 300,000 flowers, debuting January 1, 2026.
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Baltimore Just Got the Green Light for a $17 Billion Bridge That Could Transform Its Cruise Future
Maryland approved a new $17B Chesapeake Bay Bridge that would finally let modern mega-ships reach Baltimore, but cruisers won't benefit until at least 2032.
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Fifteen Years of Elegance: Cunard's Queen Elizabeth Marks a Major Milestone in British Maritime Excellence
Cunard's Queen Elizabeth marks 15 years of service since her 2010 debut and now sails Caribbean itineraries from Miami after a recent drydock refresh.
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After 30 Years in Travel, This Industry Veteran Just Landed One of Cruising's Most Powerful Jobs
Norwegian Cruise Line names Marc Kazlauskas president, bringing 30 years of travel leadership from Avoya Travel, FROSCH, and Chase Travel Group to the brand.
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Antarctica and Beyond: Seabourn's Most Ambitious World Cruise Yet Promises 120 Days of Expedition Luxury
Seabourn announces its most ambitious world cruise yet: 120 days from Miami to Dover with Antarctica, complimentary expedition experiences, and 50+ destinations.
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One Million Guests in Five Months: The Jaw-Dropping Numbers Behind Carnival's Celebration Key Success
Carnival's Celebration Key welcomed its millionth guest just five months after opening, serving over 500,000 meals and creating 1,000+ jobs in the Bahamas.
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Norwegian Drops a Bombshell: Two Brand-New Ships Are Taking Over Puerto Rico
Norwegian Cruise Line is homeporting two brand-new ships in Puerto Rico for the first time ever—and it could change Caribbean cruising as we know it.
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Carnival Just Brought Back Dividends After 6 Years (And Crushed Every Record on the Books)
Carnival reinstated shareholder dividends after 6 years, posting record $3.1 billion profits and cutting $10 billion in debt. What it means for you.
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Portugal's Hidden Cruise Gem Just Smashed Records—And Nobody Saw It Coming
Porto's cruise terminal topped 200,000 passengers for the first time, up 30% in 2025, emerging as a real alternative to overcrowded Mediterranean ports.
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Royal Caribbean and Virgin Islands Sign Game-Changing Deal to Transform St. Thomas Waterfront
Royal Caribbean Group, the Virgin Islands Port Authority, and Cruise Terminals International signed a deal to redevelop St. Thomas's Crown Bay waterfront.
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Windstar's Luxurious New Star Seeker Just Set Sail—Here's What Makes This Superyacht Different
Windstar takes delivery of the all-suite Star Seeker superyacht, its first new build in a decade, with green tech and 2026 Caribbean and Alaska itineraries.
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Princess Cruises Will Broadcast Every FIFA World Cup Match Across All 17 Ships
Princess Cruises will broadcast all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches fleetwide, with Lido Deck viewing parties and in-cabin coverage via Sport 24.
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