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.
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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
FBI Investigating Alleged Assault on Carnival Breeze
FBI opens an investigation into an alleged sexual assault reported aboard the Carnival Breeze during a recent cruise departing from Galveston, TX
Windstar Unveils Short European Yacht Trips for 2026
Windstar Cruises has introduced “Quick Getaways,” a series of European yacht voyages lasting three to five nights, scheduled to debut in 2026.
Ponant Backs Expedition Honoring 1985 North Pole Journey
Ponant Explorations is lending its support to a modern expedition retracing the historic 1985 voyage to the Geographic North Pole.
Holland America Adds Authentic Neapolitan Pizza at Sea
Holland America Line teams up with Caputo, a century-old flour mill from Naples to introduce freshly made Neapolitan-style pizza across its fleet
Norwegian CEO: $300M Savings Won’t Compromise Guests
Norwegian Cruise Line is on track to save $200 million by the end of the year, with expectation of surpassing $300 million in reductions by 2026.
Norwegian Getaway Alters Itinerary for October
Norwegian has updated the itinerary for the Norwegian Getaway’s October 29, 2025, sailing, citing port availability issues in the Bahamas.
Norwegian Reports Record Q2 Revenue, Eyes Expansion Ahead
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings shared its financial performance for the second quarter of 2025 and outlined expectations for the rest of the year
MSC Releases 2024 Report, Reaffirms Net-Zero Goal by 2050
MSC Group’s Cruise Division has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, reinforcing its long-term goal of achieving net-zero GHG emissions by 2050
20 Carnival Ships to Visit Celebration Key Through 2026
Carnival’s private destination Celebration Key, welcomed its first guests mid-July and is set to receive visits from 20 different Carnival ships.
Cartagena Expands Cruise Capacity With City Integration Plan
The Port of Cartagena, Spain is welcoming cruise tourism and has ample room for growth, says Hortensia Sánchez, head of business development.