Cruise Industry

Port Tarragona Wraps 2025 Season with Strong Cruise Numbers

Port Tarragona concludes its 2025 cruise season with 62 ship calls and 126,348 passengers, confirming that 2025 ranks as its third strongest season

View across Tarragona, Spain

MSC Orders New Frontier Class Ships from Meyer Werft

MSC Cruises has revealed an order for four next generation cruise ships, along with options for two additional vessels, from Meyer Werft.

The MSC cruise logo on the side of a ship

Costa Highlights 2026 Strategy at Global Summit in Barcelona

Costa Cruises held the second edition of the Costa Global Summit in Barcelona, with more than 2,500 attendees including partners and travel advisors

View across Barcelona at sunset

Celebrity Edge Makes First Call to Newcastle, Australia

The Celebrity Edge visited Newcastle for the first time on Saturday, bringing more than 4,000 passengers and crew to the Australian port.

The Celebrity Edge cruise ship at sea

PortMiami Sets New Single Day Passenger Record

A social media announcement confirmed PortMiami achieved a milestone after handling ten cruise ships and more than 75,000 passengers in one day.

Miami cruise port

Passenger Airlifted from Celebrity Apex After Medical Crisis

A traveler onboard the cruise ship Celebrity Apex was evacuated by air after becoming seriously ill while the ship was en route to Port Canaveral

A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter

Mystic Cruises Signs Newbuild Deal with Option for More Ships

China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry Corporation has confirmed it has finalized an agreement with Mystic Cruises to construct a new cruise ship.

two hands shaking

Norwegian Appoints Marc Kazlauskas as New Brand President

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced that Marc Kazlauskas will become president of Norwegian Cruise Line as of January 19th, 2026.

A Norwegian Lines cruise ship sailing towards a port

AIDA Donates Furniture to Support Numerous Community Projects

AIDA Cruises has shared that 4,700 pieces of furniture from AIDAluna were donated after the vessel’s recent drydock at Chantier Naval in Marseille

The AIDAluna cruise ship in a port

Costa Expands Electric Truck Use in Port Logistics

Costa Cruises strengthens sustainability efforts by increasing the use of electric trucks within its port logistics network of Genoa and Savona.

A Costa Cruises cruise ship in Genoa port

Cunard Launches Wave Season Deal With Added Perks

Cunard has rolled out its Wave Season promotion, which is available now through February 25th 2026, according to a press release from the company.

Cunard's Queen Mary 2 cruise ship

Jamaica Reopens Cruise Ports After Hurricane Mellissa

All major Jamaican cruise ports have officially reopened following Hurricane Mellissa, according to a statement released by national authorities.

Ocho Rios, Jamaica looking out towards the sea

TUI Reports Strong EBIT Growth in Cruise Segment

TUI Group released its full-year 2025 results on Wednesday 10th December, highlighting a significant rise in earnings from its cruise division.

A view of the Mein Schiff 4 cruise ship from beneath the bow

Holland America Expands Offerings for 2027 Alaska Cruisetours

Holland America announces upgrades to its 2027 Cruisetour program, giving guests more options when combining Alaska cruise and overland adventure

Holland America's Koningsdam Cruise Ship in a port

HAL Creates Upcycled Tote Bags for 2026 Voyages

Guests sailing on Holland America Line’s 2026 Grand Voyages will receive a unique tote bag that has been crafted from repurposed ship textiles.

A Holland America Line cruise ship

Royal Caribbean Unveils Expanded 2027-28 Itineraries

Royal Caribbean has released additional details for its 2027-28 Caribbean and Bahamas sailings with a total of 13 ships operating in the region.

Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas cruise ship

Brazil Clarifies Hiring Rules for Cruise Ship Crew

Brazil approves measure stating Brazilian crew recruited by agencies to work on cruise ships are not employees under Brazilian labor legislation.

The flag of Brazil against a blue background

P&O Cruises Adds Five-Berth Cabins for Larger Families

P&O's Iona cruise ship at sea

Marella Voyager Introduces Umi Sushi Dining Experience

Marella Cruises unveils fourth specialty dining option aboard Marella Voyager, Umi Sushi, serving Japanese-influenced dishes, launching this month

a wooden platter of sushi and garnish such as carrots

MSC Cruises Unveils New Entertainment at Ocean Cay Island

MSC Cruises has announced an expanded roster of entertainment options coming to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, its exclusive Bahamian island.

The MSC Divinia moored at a tropical beach