Cruise Lines Alter Routes as Hurricane Erin Advances
Cruise lines are continuing to revise itineraries in response to Hurricane Erin, which became a Category 4 storm as it moved across the Atlantic.
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NCLH Adopts Quvia Tech to Improve Ship Connectivity
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is now using Quvia’s Dynamic Bandwidth Switch, part of the company’s Network Capacity Controller (NCC) platform.
HX Expeditions Unveils Speakers for 2026 Eclipse Cruise
HX Expeditions reveals three guest speakers who'll join its 2026 Solar Eclipse Expedition, a voyage set to visit Greenland, Iceland, and Svalbard
Ovation of the Seas to Gain 40 Cabins in 2026 Refit
Royal Caribbean International is planning to add 40 new staterooms to the Ovation of the Seas as part of its upcoming drydock refurbishment.
Two Passengers Drown at Carnival’s New Bahamas Island
Two Carnival Cruise Line guests drowned within hours of each other while visiting Celebration Key, the company’s new private island in the Bahamas
Celebrity Millennium Marks 25 Years of Sailing
Celebrity Millennium officially celebrated 25 years in service, having been delivered by the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard on June 22, 2000.
China to Launch Cruise Food Standards at CCS18
The China International Cruise Food Standards will be formally introduced at the 18th China Cruise Shipping Conference according to an announcement
AIDAluna and AIDAbella Set for Major Renovations
AIDA Cruises has revealed that both AIDAluna and AIDAbella will undergo extensive refurbishments at the Chantier Naval shipyard in Marseille.
Princess Cruises Faces Backlash Over Tattoo Ban
Princess Cruises is under fire from crew members after unveiling a new policy that requires all visible tattoos to be covered while on duty.
Man Falls Off Dock Filming Royal Caribbean’s New Ship
Passengers on the Star of the Seas experienced an unexpected moment of alarm when the ship’s emergency “Oscar, Oscar, Oscar” signal sounded.
Loyalty Members Drive 40% of Royal Caribbean Bookings
Royal Caribbean Group's CEO, Jason Liberty, announced that nearly 40% of bookings are now made by members of its cross-brand loyalty program.
AIDAprima to Sail New Winter Routes from Germany in 2025
AIDA Cruises has revealed a refreshed winter 2025-26 schedule for the AIDAprima, featuring a series of new itineraries departing from Germany.
Princess Cruises Plans Largest Japan Season in 2027
Princess Cruises unveils plans for its most expansive Japan cruise season to date, to launch in 2027 with two ships sailing from the Tokyo area.
MSC Meraviglia to Homeport in Miami for Winter 2026-27
MSC Cruises announces shift in deployment plans for the MSC Meraviglia, confirming the ship will operate out of PortMiami rather than New York.
Passenger Rescued After Jumping from AIDAnova in Baltic
An 18-year-old cruise guest was successfully rescued after leaping overboard from the AIDAnova while it was sailing through the Baltic Sea.
Brawl Erupts at CocoCay Pool, Disrupting Royal Caribbean Visit
A visit to Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay, turned chaotic when an altercation involving over 30 individuals broke out at the Oasis Lagoon
American Cruise Lines Unveils 32-Day Revolutionary Cruise
American Cruise Lines reveals addition to its 2026 Extended Cruises lineup with “Revolutionary War Cruise” in honor of USA's 250th anniversary.
NCLH Shifts Focus to Caribbean with Increased 2026 Capacity
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced a strategic shift in its deployment for 2026, increasing its presence in the Caribbean by 10 percent
Royal Caribbean Sees Q2 Costs Rise Despite Fuel Savings
Royal Caribbean Group reported an overall increase in expenses for the second quarter of 2025, with fuel costs being the only category to decline
Koper Unveils Eco-Friendly Cruise Terminal by Old Town
The city of Koper, Slovenia, has launched a new environmentally conscious cruise terminal, reinforcing its role as a prominent hub in the Adriatic