Cruise Industry

Antigua Cruise Port Marks Busy Day With Five Ships

Antigua Cruise Port reached a major milestone on December 23, 2025, welcoming more than 12,000 passengers and five cruise ships to St. John’s.

The port at Antigua

Bremerhaven Cruise Port Wraps Up Strong 2025 Season

Bremerhaven Cruise Port, operated by Global Ports Holding, closed its 2025 cruise season with solid results, pointing toward a positive 2026.

A cruise ship in Bremerhaven cruise terminal in Germany

Disney Destiny and Dream Dock Together in Fort Lauderdale

Two ships from Disney Cruise Line, Disney Destiny and Disney Dream, made a joint call at their homeport in Fort Lauderdale earlier this month.

Close up of the Disney Dream's name on the ship's bow

StarCruises and Under Armour Launch Fitness Cruise

StarCruises reveals partnership with Under Armour to introduce Fitness @ Sea, a wellness-driven cruise on the Star Voyager sailing on January 19.

A pair of blue sneakers with the yellow Under Armour logo on them

Britannia Adds Málaga Call to 2027 Mediterranean Cruise

P&O's cruise ship, Britannia will include an extra port of call on its Western Mediterranean voyage departing Southampton on July 30th, 2027.

The Port of Málaga, Spain

Crew Screening at Bremerhaven Ends in Police Arrest

What began as a routine clearance at a cruise terminal led to an arrest when police detained a man about to start his first cruise ship contract.

Bremerhaven cruise terminal

Holland America and Pendleton Launch Alaska Blanket

To mark Alaska Statehood Day Holland America has unveiled a special partnership with Pacific Northwest lifestyle brand Pendleton Woolen Mills.

Mountains and fir trees on the edge of a lake in Alaska

Passenger Evacuated From Viking Sky After Injury Off Mexico

A 76-year-old woman was medically evacuated from the cruise ship Viking Sky off the coast of Mexico’s Michoacán state after injuring her leg.

Close up of the Viking logo on the side of one of its cruise ships

Passenger Airlifted From MSC Orchestra After Medical Emergency

A 56-year-old woman from Peru was evacuated from the MSC Orchestra on Wednesday morning after experiencing a stroke while the vessel was underway

The MSC Orchestra cruise ship at sea

Strong Winds Briefly Interrupt MSC Preziosa New Year Party

New Year’s celebrations aboard MSC Preziosa were paused in the early hours of January 2, after the vessel encountered strong winds while at sea.

The MSC Preziosa at sea at night

Seven Cruise Ships Welcomed 2026 Off Copacabana Beach

A total of seven cruise ships gathered off Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach to take part in the city’s famed New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Search Ends After Passenger Falls From Cruise Ship

A retired woman is feared dead after falling overboard from a cruise ship off the coast of Cuba, according to the United States Coast Guard.

A Holland America Line cruise shio

Cruise Ships Ring In New Year in Funchal, Portugal

Ten cruise ships were scheduled to arrive in Ilha da Madeira for Funchal’s well known and now traditional New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration.

Fireworks over a harbor

Former Costa Magica Prepares for China Service After Refit

The former Costa Magica has arrived in a Chinese shipyard as it prepares to begin operations with Tianjin Oriental International Cruise Line.

The Costa Magica cruise ship at sea

Marella Explorer Showcases Fruit Carving Art at Sea

Marella Cruises has introduced distinctive fruit carving presentations on board Marella Explorer, the company revealed in a recent press release.

A pile of watermelons with one cut in half and carved into a bunch of roses

Hong Kong Opens Tender for Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Operator

A new tender has been issued looking for someone to operate and manage the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal (KTCT) in Hong Kong from June 2028 onward.

Kai Tak cruise terminal in Hong Kong at dusk

Two Cruise Guests Miss Departure at Puerto Princesa Port

Two cruise passengers were left ashore at Puerto Princesa on December 29 after failing to return to their vessel before the all-aboard time.

Two male tourists on a dock waving goodbye to a cruise ship

Royal Caribbean Moves Brilliance of the Seas' Homeport

Royal Caribbean International has announced a change to the homeport for Brilliance of the Seas on its August 10, 2026 Mediterranean sailing.

Trieste, Italy looking out over the ocean

Piano Land Concludes First Malaysia Season, Returns to Hong Kong

Astro Ocean has completed its inaugural deployment from Malaysia, with Piano Land now sailing back to Hong Kong while carrying 1,700 guests.

Hong Kong island and a cruise ship at dusk

P&O Cruises’ Iona Marks Five Years in Service

P&O Cruises’ Iona has recently reached its fifth anniversary in service after being delivered by the Meyer Werft shipyard on October 9, 2020.

P&O's Iona cruise ship at golden hour