Cruise News - Page 8

Viking Changed Its Mind on Egypt — And the Reason Is More Complicated Than You Think

Viking reversed its cancellation of all Nile river cruises, resuming March 12 after finding State Department guidance never raised Egypt's actual risk level.

Mar 8

Royal Caribbean Wants to Build a Massive Ship Repair Yard in Panama — Here's Why It's a Big Deal

Royal Caribbean has proposed a 130,000-ton floating dry dock on Panama's Pacific coast that could reshape how the cruise industry maintains its mega-ships.

Mar 8

Scenic Group Scraps Its Old Pricing Model — Here's What Luxury Cruisers Need to Know

Scenic Group has replaced its two-for-one pricing with a four-tier fare structure built for transparency and flexibility for U.S. luxury cruisers.

Mar 7

Why 44,000 Cruise Passengers May Not See Puerto Vallarta This Month

After a cartel leader's killing triggered violence across Jalisco, Carnival Corp, Norwegian, and Princess suspended Puerto Vallarta calls through mid-March.

Mar 7

NCL Just Took Delivery of Its Newest Ship — and It's Already Sailing to Miami

Norwegian Luna, NCL's 21st ship and the second Prima Plus Class vessel, was handed over by Fincantieri on March 5. Here's what makes this ship worth watching.

Mar 6

Regent Seven Seas Has Been Without a President for a Year. That Changes Now.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings names Wesley D'Silva president of Regent Seven Seas, ending a year-long leadership vacuum during a critical growth period.

Mar 6

15,000 Cruise Passengers Are Trapped in the Gulf. The UN Says It's a Humanitarian Crisis.

War in the Middle East has sealed the Strait of Hormuz, leaving 15,000 cruise passengers and 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf with no clear way home.

Mar 5

Royal Caribbean Is Pulling a $5 Perk From Its Most Expensive Drink Package — And Guests Are Fuming

From March 15, Royal Caribbean drops the free Coca-Cola Freestyle cup from its Deluxe and Refreshment packages, making it a $4.99 add-on. Guests are fuming.

Mar 4

500 Letters, One Ship, and the World Voyage That Proves Slow Travel Isn't Dead

Cunard's Queen Mary 2 docked in Sydney Harbour carrying over 500 letters from Australians to the world during her 108-night World Voyage.

Mar 4

4 Polar Ships by 2031: Viking Is Making a Very Big Bet on Expedition Cruising

Viking ordered two polar-class expedition ships from Fincantieri for 2030 and 2031, part of a 2 billion euro bet on surging demand for expedition cruising.

Mar 3

MSC's Dubai Cruise Ship Has Been Stranded for Days — and More Cancellations Are Coming

MSC Euribia is stuck in Dubai as Middle East airspace and port closures force MSC to cancel sailings. Here's what affected passengers should do next.

Mar 3

Celebrity Solstice Emerges From Its 45-Day Makeover With Eight Brand-New Experiences

After 45 days in a Singapore shipyard, Celebrity Solstice relaunched March 2 with four fleet-first venues, refreshed staterooms, and original shows.

Mar 2

Iron Man Is Blessing Disney's Biggest Ship Ever — And It Sets Sail in 8 Days

Robert Downey Jr. is the official godparent of Disney Adventure, Disney's largest-ever cruise ship, ahead of its March 10 maiden voyage from Singapore.

Mar 2

Norwegian's New CEO Just Told the World His Own Company Was Broken

On his very first earnings call, new NCLH CEO John Chidsey didn't spin — he confessed. Here's what he said, and what it means for Norwegian cruisers.

Mar 1

Inside Four Seasons I: The $350,000-a-Week Superyacht Launching March 20

Four Seasons I finally departs Malaga on its maiden Mediterranean voyage — a 679-foot, 95-suite superyacht with Captain Kate McCue at the helm.

Mar 1

Cruise Ships Are Cleaner Than Ever — The Numbers Prove It

CDC data shows cruise ship illness outbreaks have dropped 88% in early 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Here's what the numbers mean for passengers.

Feb 28

Royal Caribbean Rewrites Its Banned Items List — and the Details Actually Matter

Royal Caribbean overhauled its banned items policy with new rules on snacks, pets, smart glasses, and Mexico's smoking laws. Read it before you pack.

Feb 28

Norwegian Cruise Line's Freestyle Promise Just Got a Lot More Complicated

Norwegian Cruise Line quietly banned shorts and flip-flops at dinner in six specialty restaurants, a shift that clashes with its Freestyle Cruising identity.

Feb 27

From Gelato University to Onboard Coffee Roasting: Inside Seabourn's Biggest Culinary Shakeup in Years

Seabourn rolled out culinary upgrades across its luxury fleet, from Gelato University-trained chefs to coffee roasted on board and live cooking stations.

Feb 27

Celebrity Infinity Returns to Service After Total Power Blackout Stranded Passengers in Greece

After a total power blackout near Athens stranded passengers, Celebrity Infinity has been repaired and is sailing again with 2,170 guests aboard.

News — Page 8

Viking Changed Its Mind on Egypt — And the Reason Is More Complicated Than You Think

Royal Caribbean Wants to Build a Massive Ship Repair Yard in Panama — Here's Why It's a Big Deal

Scenic Group Scraps Its Old Pricing Model — Here's What Luxury Cruisers Need to Know

Why 44,000 Cruise Passengers May Not See Puerto Vallarta This Month

NCL Just Took Delivery of Its Newest Ship — and It's Already Sailing to Miami

Regent Seven Seas Has Been Without a President for a Year. That Changes Now.

15,000 Cruise Passengers Are Trapped in the Gulf. The UN Says It's a Humanitarian Crisis.

Royal Caribbean Is Pulling a $5 Perk From Its Most Expensive Drink Package — And Guests Are Fuming

500 Letters, One Ship, and the World Voyage That Proves Slow Travel Isn't Dead

4 Polar Ships by 2031: Viking Is Making a Very Big Bet on Expedition Cruising

MSC's Dubai Cruise Ship Has Been Stranded for Days — and More Cancellations Are Coming

Celebrity Solstice Emerges From Its 45-Day Makeover With Eight Brand-New Experiences

Iron Man Is Blessing Disney's Biggest Ship Ever — And It Sets Sail in 8 Days

Norwegian's New CEO Just Told the World His Own Company Was Broken

Inside Four Seasons I: The $350,000-a-Week Superyacht Launching March 20

Cruise Ships Are Cleaner Than Ever — The Numbers Prove It

Royal Caribbean Rewrites Its Banned Items List — and the Details Actually Matter

Norwegian Cruise Line's Freestyle Promise Just Got a Lot More Complicated

From Gelato University to Onboard Coffee Roasting: Inside Seabourn's Biggest Culinary Shakeup in Years

Celebrity Infinity Returns to Service After Total Power Blackout Stranded Passengers in Greece