Holland America Line unveils a special Stars and Stripes cruise departing July 4, 2026 from Boston, featuring fireworks, American heritage experiences, and a Pan Am partnership to celebrate America's semiquicentennial.
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Norwegian Getaway makes history as the first cruise ship to dock at Great Stirrup Cay's new $150 million pier, ending decades of tender operations at Norwegian's private Bahamas island.
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Coral Adventurer runs aground on PNG reef with 123 aboard—everyone safe but vessel stuck awaiting rescue in the ship's first voyage since passenger death investigation.
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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 for cruisers.
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Carnival Jubilee's December 27 sailing hit an unexpected embarkation delay due to LNG refueling requirements. Here's why this clean fuel technology caused the last-minute change.
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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 Firenze passengers spent an unexpected night docked in Long Beach after a complete IT system crash left crew members handwriting tickets and the HUB app completely offline.
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Norwegian Cruise Line becomes the first major cruise line to permanently eliminate non-commissionable fees (NCFs), making all cruise fares fully commissionable to travel agents starting December 26, 2025.
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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 christened its Tournament of Roses Parade float featuring 300,000 flowers celebrating Alaska and the new Star Princess. The float debuts January 1, 2026.
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Maryland officials unanimously approved plans for a new Chesapeake Bay Bridge that would finally allow modern mega-ships to reach Baltimore—but passengers won't see the benefits until at least 2032.
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Cunard's Queen Elizabeth celebrates 15 years of service since her 2010 debut, marked by royal heritage, timeless elegance, and a recent drydock transformation. The luxury liner now sails Caribbean itineraries from Miami with refreshed amenities that honor her storied past.
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Norwegian Cruise Line appoints Marc Kazlauskas as new president, bringing 30 years of travel industry leadership experience including roles at Avoya Travel, FROSCH, and Chase Travel Group.
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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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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 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 Corporation just brought back shareholder dividends after 6 years. The cruise giant posted record $3.1 billion profits and slashed $10 billion in debt. What this means for cruisers and the industry.
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Porto's cruise terminal crossed 200,000 passengers for the first time in history, posting 30% growth in 2025. The Portuguese port is emerging as a serious alternative to overcrowded Mediterranean destinations.
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The Virgin Islands Port Authority, Royal Caribbean Group, and Cruise Terminals International have signed a landmark agreement to completely redevelop the Crown Bay waterfront into a modern, mixed-use destination.
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Windstar Cruises takes delivery of the all-suite Star Seeker superyacht, its first new build in a decade. The 224-guest vessel debuts advanced sustainability features and launches with Caribbean, Alaska, and Asia itineraries in 2026.
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