Norwegian Cruise Line Reveals Its Biggest Ship Ever: Meet Norwegian Aura
Norwegian Cruise Line unveiled Norwegian Aura, a 169,000-ton behemoth featuring five waterslides and 30% more suites, set to homeport in Miami starting June 2027.
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Royal Caribbean Extends Labadee Suspension Through 2026 Amid Haiti Security Crisis
Royal Caribbean cancels all Labadee visits through December 2026 due to Haiti security concerns, affecting dozens of Caribbean sailings across twelve ships.
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Four Seasons Scraps Caribbean Debut Plans for New Luxury Yacht
The ultra-luxury cruise market faces its first major setback of 2026 as Four Seasons Yachts abruptly cancels its Caribbean inaugural season, pushing the maiden voyage of Four Seasons I to the Mediterranean in March.
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Federal Court Blocks Hawaii's Controversial 11% Cruise Tax Hours Before Implementation
A last-minute legal intervention by CLIA and the Department of Justice has stopped Hawaii from collecting what would have been one of the nation's highest cruise passenger taxes, raising fundamental questions about state regulation of maritime commerce.
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Thousands of Cruise Passengers Stranded After US Military Operation Forces Caribbean Airspace Shutdown
A 24-hour FAA airspace closure over Puerto Rico due to U.S. military activity in Venezuela left thousands of cruise passengers stranded, unable to board ships or fly home from San Juan.
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Nearly 90 Sickened as Norovirus Sweeps Through Holland America Cruise Ship
The CDC confirmed the first cruise ship norovirus outbreak of 2026, with 89 passengers and crew falling ill aboard Holland America's Rotterdam during a 12-day Caribbean voyage.
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Norwegian Cruise Line Revives Its Iconic 90s Tagline with Bold New Brand Identity
Norwegian Cruise Line launches 'It's Different Out Here,' a brand platform inspired by its 1990s heritage, alongside a national ad campaign that positions the cruise line as the choice for travelers who reject rigid vacation norms.
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The Bahamas Is Building a Cruise Port in One of the Caribbean's Most Remote Islands
The Bahamas government just announced plans for a major new cruise port on Mayaguana island, a strategic location between Miami and Puerto Rico that could create over 2,000 jobs and transform Eastern Caribbean itineraries.
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Royal Caribbean Quietly Reassigns Cabins on Its Newest Ship—And Some Guests Are Losing Major Perks
Legend of the Seas guests received surprise emails about cabin changes, with some Surfside Family Suites losing Sky Class benefits worth hundreds of dollars.
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P&O Cruises Denies Compensation After Ship Breakdown Leaves Passengers Stranded in Barbados
P&O Cruises refuses to compensate passengers after technical problems forced its flagship Britannia to spend six days in Barbados for emergency repairs, telling guests to file insurance claims instead.
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Royal Caribbean's Secret Mid-Size Ship Project Could Change Everything We Know About Cruising
Royal Caribbean is reportedly preparing to order an entirely new class of mid-size ships designed for exotic itineraries that mega-ships cannot reach, signaling a major strategic shift for the world's largest cruise line.
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Regent Seven Seas Debuts Exclusive Cashmere Scarf Designed by PeppaRose for World Cruise Passengers
Regent Seven Seas Cruises partners with luxury accessories brand PeppaRose to create an exclusive cashmere scarf available only aboard the Seven Seas Mariner, featuring zodiac constellations and maritime navigation symbols for the 154-night world cruise.
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Northern Europe Cruises See Unprecedented Booking Explosion as Travelers Ditch Traditional Hotspots
Holland America Line reports 2026 European cruise sales up over a third, with Northern Europe voyages surging nearly 50% year over year as travelers increasingly choose Scandinavia, Iceland, and the Baltic over traditional Mediterranean hotspots.
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The Cruise Industry's $76.5 Billion Bet: 74 New Ships Will Reshape Ocean Travel Through 2036
The cruise industry is making an unprecedented investment in its future, with 74 new vessels currently on order representing a staggering $76.5 billion commitment that will add over 205,250 berths to global fleets through 2036.
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Ambassador's Flagship Ambience Undergoes Multimillion-Pound Transformation at Historic British Shipyard
Ambassador Cruise Line's flagship vessel Ambience enters a three-week dry dock at A&P Tyne in Hebburn for a comprehensive multimillion-pound refurbishment, including propulsion upgrades, cabin improvements, and spa renovation.
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Windstar Prepares to Christen Star Seeker in Miami—And It's Not Your Average Cruise Ship
Windstar Cruises prepares to christen its newest luxury yacht Star Seeker in Miami on January 15, 2026, with owner's daughter Libby Anschutz serving as godmother for this intimate 224-guest vessel.
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Norwegian Cruise Line Makes Puerto Rico a Major Caribbean Hub with Two Flagship Ships
Norwegian Cruise Line is doubling down on Puerto Rico, announcing that two of its newest Prima Class ships—Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva—will begin homeport operations out of San Juan starting late 2026, generating nearly $40 million in economic impact.
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Villa Vie Bets Big on Residential Cruising with New Holding Company Launch
Villa Vie Residences has formed Residential Cruise Holdings, a new holding company consolidating its residential cruise operations while positioning for fleet expansion and investment partnerships.
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Caribbean Cruise Chaos: Military Strike on Venezuela Leaves Thousands Stranded
A U.S. military operation in Venezuela triggered widespread airspace closures across the Caribbean, stranding over 48,000 travelers and forcing multiple cruise lines to delay departures and alter itineraries during peak winter season.
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Five-Year-Old Makes History as Royal Caribbean's Youngest Elite Member Ever
A 5-year-old named Aydin has become the youngest person ever to reach Pinnacle Club status in Royal Caribbean's Crown and Anchor Society loyalty program, earning 700 points before kindergarten—a record that may never be broken.
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