The French Senate has approved a controversial €15-per-port passenger tax on cruise ships visiting France, potentially adding hundreds to family cruise costs starting in 2026.
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Philadelphia breaks ground on its first cruise terminal opening April 2026, with Norwegian Cruise Line committing to 41 sailings per year through 2033.
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Saudi Arabia just launched AROYA—its first-ever cruise line. With no alcohol, the largest cruise ship souq ever built, and Red Sea itineraries, this isn't your typical cruise ship.
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Margaritaville at Sea Islander debuts "Permanent Reminder" tattoo studio with a full-time artist, joining Virgin Voyages as one of the few cruise lines offering onboard ink.
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Princess Cruises just brought its first Royal-Class ship to Port Canaveral, and it's a game-changer for Caribbean cruises. Here's what Sky Princess means for you.
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MSC Meraviglia's recurring propulsion issues force major itinerary changes for November 30 Bahamas cruise. Port Canaveral stop cut by 4+ hours, all shore excursions cancelled. What passengers need to know.
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Norwegian Luna will debut Rocket Man A Celebration of Elton John in March 2026—a spectacular tribute show featuring the music legend's greatest hits.
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Norwegian cancelled 50+ exotic cruises and moved ships from Antarctica and Africa back to the Caribbean. Here's what happened and what it means for cruisers.
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Royal Caribbean is ditching paper bills starting December 15, 2025. Here's how you'll access your final cruise invoice—and why some passengers aren't happy.
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Chinese cruise ships are rerouting away from Japan amid diplomatic tensions. 80% of cruise bookings canceled. Here's what it means for your Asian cruise plans.
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Regent Seven Seas partners with exclusive Knightsbridge Circle to give ultra-luxury suite guests access to an invitation-only concierge service—if you can afford the $15,000+ nightly suite rates.
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Barcelona is demolishing three cruise terminals and slashing capacity by 16% in a historic crackdown on overtourism. Here's what cruisers need to know about visiting Spain's top cruise port.
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Norwegian Cruise Line's newest Prima Plus class ship, Norwegian Luna, has officially begun sea trials in the Adriatic Sea. Here's what it means for NCL fans eyeing a 2026 sailing.
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The DOJ just intervened in Hawaii's cruise tax lawsuit, calling the new 11% Green Fee "extortion." Here's what this unprecedented legal battle means for your 2026 Hawaii cruise plans.
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Princess Cruises unveils its largest Caribbean program ever with 187 departures, new ships, and exclusive access to Celebration Key—the industry's newest private island destination.
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Dense fog shut down Port Tampa Bay on November 24, trapping two cruise ships outside the harbor and delaying passengers by up to 9 hours.
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Viking Cruises has already sold 70% of its 2026 capacity with $4.9B in bookings. Here's why demand is surging and what it means for future cruisers.
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Regent Seven Seas just partnered with Knightsbridge Circle to offer personal lifestyle managers to guests booking $15,000+ per night suites. Here's why.
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Celebrity Cruises confirms plans to expand river cruising operations beyond Europe to waterways around the world, with 10 ships on order and unprecedented demand.
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Celebrity Cruises announces river cruise expansion beyond Europe. Royal Caribbean Group's CEO confirms global river ship deployment starting 2027.
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