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Regent Seven Seas Just Ordered a Ship That Won't Sail Until 2033—Here's Why That Matters

Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced a third ultra-luxury Prestige-class ship with Fincantieri, scheduled for 2033 delivery. The €500M-€1B investment signals confidence in the growing ultra-luxury cruise market.

Nov 19

Celebrity Cruises Just Christened Its Newest Ship—And the Godmother Isn't Who You'd Expect

Celebrity Xcel was officially christened at Port Everglades with Chef Janaína Torres as godmother—a world-renowned chef chosen to highlight the ship's culinary excellence.

Nov 19

Port Everglades Just Smashed Its Own Passenger Record—And Three MASSIVE Ships Are About to Make It Even Busier

Florida's Port Everglades just welcomed 4.7 million cruise passengers in a single year—10% higher than projected—and now three brand-new mega-ships are arriving to keep the momentum going.

Nov 18

Carnival Horizon Limps Into Miami After Propulsion Failure—Passengers Face 8-Hour Delay and Port Cancellation

Carnival Horizon's propulsion problems caused major delays and a Grand Cayman cancellation, leaving thousands of passengers scrambling on both ends of the cruise.

Nov 18

U.S. News Just Crowned the Best Cruise Lines for 2026—And There Are Some Shocking Winners

U.S. News & World Report's 2026 cruise rankings reveal surprising winners across 10 categories, with Virgin Voyages claiming the value crown and newcomer Explora Journeys dominating luxury.

Nov 17

Barcelona Just Dropped a BOMBSHELL That Could Change Mediterranean Cruising Forever

Barcelona's Port Authority confirms plans to slash cruise terminal capacity by demolishing three terminals and cutting operations starting in 2027—a massive restructuring that could reshape Mediterranean cruising.

Nov 17

Matthew McConaughey Just Christened a Cruise Ship With TEQUILA (And Yes, It's As Cool As It Sounds)

Matthew McConaughey broke centuries of maritime tradition by christening Princess Cruises' new Star Princess with tequila instead of champagne. Here's why this moment matters for the cruise industry.

Nov 16

MSC Just Dropped €3.5 BILLION on Two New Ships—And the Numbers Are Staggering

MSC Cruises orders two more World Class ships worth €3.5 billion, bringing total fleet to eight LNG-powered vessels by 2031. This massive investment signals confidence in cruise industry's future.

Nov 16

Regent Seven Seas Just Ordered the Most Spacious Luxury Cruise Ship EVER—And It Won't Arrive Until 2033

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings confirms a third Prestige-Class ship for Regent Seven Seas, featuring the largest ultra-luxury suite in cruise history, nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, and 11+ dining venues. The 77,000-ton vessel arrives in 2033.

Nov 15

Iceland Just Priced Itself Out of the Cruise Market—And It's Costing Them BIG

Iceland's new $18-per-day cruise tax is backfiring spectacularly—bookings have crashed by 50%+ through 2027. Here's why cruise ships are abandoning this once-hot destination.

Nov 15

Princess Cruises Just Unveiled Its Biggest Caribbean Lineup Ever—And There's a Brand New Island Destination

Princess Cruises announced its largest-ever Caribbean and Panama Canal program for 2027-28, featuring 187 departures, 31 destinations, and visits to Carnival Corporation's new exclusive island paradise, Celebration Key.

Nov 14

After 31 Years, Disney Cruise Line's Top Leader Just Announced She's Stepping Down—Here's What It Means

Sharon Siskie, the executive who helped transform Disney Cruise Line into a global powerhouse, announces her retirement after 31 years with Disney.

Nov 14

Iceland Just Made a Decision That Could Kill Its Cruise Industry—Here's What Happened

Iceland's $18 per-passenger infrastructure tax has caused cruise bookings to plummet by 50% in some ports. Learn how this decision is devastating rural communities and why cruise lines are canceling visits.

Nov 13

Oceania Just Turned Its Newest Ship Into a Floating Art Museum—And It's Absolutely Stunning

Oceania Cruises unveils an exclusive digital art experience aboard Oceania Allura featuring nearly 30 artworks by 14 international artists with interactive QR code experiences.

Nov 13

Saudi Arabia's First Cruise Line Just Made a Major Leadership Change—Here's What It Means

Aroya Cruises, Saudi Arabia's groundbreaking first domestic cruise line, announced that founding president Dr. Jorg Rudolph is stepping down. Here's what this means for Middle East cruise tourism.

Nov 12

Juneau Braces for Massive Cruise Tourism Surge—Here's What's Changing

Alaska's capital is preparing for up to seven cruise ships per day as a new Royal Caribbean partnership port opens before 2028, forcing the city to rethink its tourism infrastructure and policies.

Nov 12

MSC Just Dropped €3.5 Billion on TWO New Mega Ships—Here's What That Means for Cruising

MSC Cruises orders two more World Class ships worth €3.5 billion for 2030-2031 delivery, bringing total fleet to 8 vessels and €10.5 billion total investment. What this massive expansion means for travelers.

Nov 11

Disney Just Christened Its Newest Ship—And the Ceremony Was SPECTACULAR

Disney Cruise Line pulled out all the stops for the christening of the Disney Destiny with a spectacular 1,600-drone show featuring heroic Disney characters lighting up the Fort Lauderdale sky.

Nov 11

Regent Seven Seas Just Ordered a Billion-Dollar Ship for 2033—And It Might Redefine Ultra-Luxury Cruising

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings just announced a €500M-€1B order for a third Prestige-Class ship delivering in 2033. With the largest all-inclusive luxury suite ever and a space-to-guest ratio that's redefining premium cruising, this might be the most ambitious ultra-luxury vessel ever conceived.

Nov 10

FBI Launches Investigation After Passenger Dies Aboard Carnival Horizon—And the Cruise Line Isn't Saying Much

FBI agents boarded the Carnival Horizon at PortMiami after a passenger death triggered a federal investigation, with both the cruise line and law enforcement remaining tight-lipped about the circumstances.

News — Page 8

Regent Seven Seas Just Ordered a Ship That Won't Sail Until 2033—Here's Why That Matters

Celebrity Cruises Just Christened Its Newest Ship—And the Godmother Isn't Who You'd Expect

Port Everglades Just Smashed Its Own Passenger Record—And Three MASSIVE Ships Are About to Make It Even Busier

Carnival Horizon Limps Into Miami After Propulsion Failure—Passengers Face 8-Hour Delay and Port Cancellation

U.S. News Just Crowned the Best Cruise Lines for 2026—And There Are Some Shocking Winners

Barcelona Just Dropped a BOMBSHELL That Could Change Mediterranean Cruising Forever

Matthew McConaughey Just Christened a Cruise Ship With TEQUILA (And Yes, It's As Cool As It Sounds)

MSC Just Dropped €3.5 BILLION on Two New Ships—And the Numbers Are Staggering

Regent Seven Seas Just Ordered the Most Spacious Luxury Cruise Ship EVER—And It Won't Arrive Until 2033

Iceland Just Priced Itself Out of the Cruise Market—And It's Costing Them BIG

Princess Cruises Just Unveiled Its Biggest Caribbean Lineup Ever—And There's a Brand New Island Destination

After 31 Years, Disney Cruise Line's Top Leader Just Announced She's Stepping Down—Here's What It Means

Iceland Just Made a Decision That Could Kill Its Cruise Industry—Here's What Happened

Oceania Just Turned Its Newest Ship Into a Floating Art Museum—And It's Absolutely Stunning

Saudi Arabia's First Cruise Line Just Made a Major Leadership Change—Here's What It Means

Juneau Braces for Massive Cruise Tourism Surge—Here's What's Changing

MSC Just Dropped €3.5 Billion on TWO New Mega Ships—Here's What That Means for Cruising

Disney Just Christened Its Newest Ship—And the Ceremony Was SPECTACULAR

Regent Seven Seas Just Ordered a Billion-Dollar Ship for 2033—And It Might Redefine Ultra-Luxury Cruising

FBI Launches Investigation After Passenger Dies Aboard Carnival Horizon—And the Cruise Line Isn't Saying Much