Holland America commits to year-round Europe cruising for the first time, sending Nieuw Statendam through winter 2027–2028 on Baltic and Mediterranean sailings.
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Carnival Corporation disclosed a May 2026 data breach that exposed names, addresses, and government ID numbers. Here's what affected passengers should do.
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Viking took delivery of Viking Mira at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard on May 26, 2026. Here's what cruise travelers need to know about the newest ship in the fleet.
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The Port of Seattle approved a lease keeping Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings at Pier 66 through 2035, but extending to 2045 hinges on decarbonization targets.
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Torstein Hagen steps down as Viking CEO after 29 years, handing the role to longtime executive Leah Talactac as the company posts record revenues.
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A hantavirus outbreak aboard the expedition ship MV Hondius has killed three passengers and triggered quarantines across four continents — a deadly first.
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Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady returns from drydock with Ariya by Razzle Dazzle, a new Indian dining concept, plus upgraded bars and cabins for its Med season.
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Barcelona raised its cruise levy from €4 to €8 per port-of-call passenger, part of Mayor Collboni's push to phase out stopover cruising at the port.
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The Orient Express Corinthian, a 220-meter wind-powered yacht with three SolidSail rigs, has begun its inaugural Mediterranean season carrying just 110 guests.
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Disney Adventure, the brand's largest ship, cancelled a Singapore sailing after guests had boarded. Here's what happened and what Disney offered them.
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Windstar's Star Breeze will sail 52 days from Singapore to Tahiti, hitting 26 ports across the South Pacific. Fares start at $21,553 — under $500/day.
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Azamara will deploy Azamara Pursuit for a full 33-sailing Asia season in 2028 — the boutique line's first sustained run across Japan, South Korea, and China.
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Royal Caribbean just completed its most ambitious ship transformation ever. Here's everything that's new aboard Harmony of the Seas for the 2026 European season.
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The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and MSC can be sued under the Helms-Burton Act over confiscated Cuban docks.
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Virgin Voyages launched its first Alaska season on May 21, with the Brilliant Lady departing Seattle to bring adults-only, all-inclusive cruising to the region.
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Carnival Legend debuts a 'From Sea to Shining Sea' bow crest for America250, kicking off a fleet-wide patriotic makeover across Carnival's U.S. ships.
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China's two domestically built cruise ships, Adora Magic City and Adora Flora City, passed each other at sea for the first time on May 20, 2026.
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A delayed opening at Alaska's new Seward cruise terminal forced Royal Caribbean to reroute Ovation of the Seas guests to Whittier on under 24 hours' notice.
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Mexico has rejected Royal Caribbean's $600 million Perfect Day Mexico at Mahahual over threats to the Mesoamerican Reef, mangroves, and nesting sea turtles.
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Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is expanding its Japan program across four ships and two booking years, committing to the country as a luxury cruise destination through 2028.
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