Norwegian Jewel Restarts Cruise Sailings From Philadelphia
Norwegian Jewel became the first cruise ship in years to arrive and depart from Philadelphia as operations resume at the PhilaPort Cruise Port.
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Princess Cruises Orders Three Next-Gen LNG Cruise Ships
Princess announces new agreements with Fincantieri for the construction of three next-generation cruise ships, according to a company statement.
Marseille Port to Provide Power to Three Cruise Ships At Once
Port of Marseille Fos is preparing to become one of the first Mediterranean ports able to provide shore power to three large cruise ships at once.
NCL Settles $2M Case Over COVID Cruise Marketing
Norwegian Cruise Line agrees to $2 million settlement with 12 U.S. states following an investigation into how it promoted cruises during COVID-19.
MSC Expands Bahamas Offering With New Sandy Cay
MSC Cruises is set to grow its private island portfolio in The Bahamas with the addition of Sandy Cay, a high-end destination planned for 2028.
Holland America Unveils $500M Fleet Upgrade Plan
Holland America Line has revealed a $500 million refurbishment initiative, Evolution, which will see six ships in its fleet undergo major upgrades.
Search Suspended for Crew Member Overboard From Norwegian Viva
The search operation for a crew member who went overboard from the Norwegian Viva has been officially called off Norwegian Cruise Line confirmed.
MSC Founder Transfers Ownership to His Children
MSC has undergone a significant leadership shift, with founder Gianluigi Aponte formally transferring ownership of the company to his children.
MSC Eyes Cruise Ships to Evacuate Seafarers in Gulf
MSC Cruises proposes using ships currently stranded in the Persian Gulf to evacuate thousands of seafarers who remain onboard commercial vessels.
Asian Cruise Destinations Highlight Market Growth in Miami
Five destinations from Asia presented the latest developments in the sector during a luncheon with cruise line executives this week in Miami Beach.
Cunard Partners with Olivier Awards for 50th Year at Royal Albert Hall
Cunard was headline partner for the 50th anniversary of the Olivier Awards, hosting the ceremony at London’s Royal Albert Hall on April 12th.
Cork Cruise Season Begins With AIDAluna & Record 2026 Schedule
The cruise season at the Port of Cork got underway on April 13 with the arrival of AIDAluna, marking the vessel’s first-ever visit to Cork Harbor
Successful Antarctica Season Reported by HX Expeditions
HX Expeditions has reported that its Antarctica season which ran from October 2025 to March 2026 was the most successful in the company’s history.
Hero of the Seas to Debut New Features at 2027 Launch
Royal Caribbean International’s upcoming ship, Hero of the Seas, is set to introduce a range of new features when it enters service in 2027.
Margaritaville at Sea Signs Long-Term Wärtsilä Deal
Margaritaville at Sea has entered into a 10-year agreement with Wärtsilä covering lifecycle planning, maintenance support, and technical services.
MSC Euribia Norway Cruise Cancelled Over Delays
MSC Cruises has cancelled the first scheduled Norway sailing of MSC Euribia for the upcoming summer season, intended to depart on May 2nd.
MSC Cruises Expands South America Fleet for Winter
MSC Cruises is to deploy five ships to South America for the 2026-27 winter season, following the decision to reposition Seaview to the region.
MSC Seashore Enters Drydock at Grand Bahama Yard
The MSC Seashore has begun a scheduled drydock for routine maintenance, arriving at the Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport, Bahamas on April 1st.
Áak’w Juneau Landing Project Advances With Lease Agreement
Huna Totem Corporation, an Alaska Native village corporation, and Juneau completed a tidelands lease agreement for the Áak’w Landing development.
Ambassador Cruise Line Marks Fifth Anniversary Sale
Ambassador is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a promotion, offering a 5 percent discount on all bookings made within a 24-hour window.