10 Dec 2025

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.

Brazil Clarifies Hiring Rules for Cruise Ship Crew
5 Dec 2025

Holland America Sets New Black Friday Booking Record in the US

Holland America Line surpassed its previous Black Friday weekend sales record in the United States, reporting 19 percent more bookings than 2023.

Holland America Sets New Black Friday Booking Record in the US
4 Dec 2025

MSC Sinfonia Begins 2025–26 Cruise Season in South America

The MSC Sinfonia arrived in South America in late November in readiness to launch its 2025–26 season in Brazil, docking in Santos on November 25.

MSC Sinfonia Begins 2025–26 Cruise Season in South America
4 Dec 2025

Philadelphia Begins Work on New Cruise Terminal for NCL

The Port of Philadelphia has officially broken ground on the long-anticipated PhilaPort Cruise Terminal, a new homeport for Norwegian Cruise Line

Philadelphia Begins Work on New Cruise Terminal for NCL
28 Nov 2025

Victory Cruise Lines Welcomes Photographer Gary Bogdon Aboard

Victory Cruise Lines announces photographer Gary Bogdon will sail on the Victory I as a guest lecturer, offering interactive photography sessions

Victory Cruise Lines Welcomes Photographer Gary Bogdon Aboard
27 Nov 2025

Costa Favolosa Begins 2025–26 Cruise Season in South America

The Costa Favolosa arrived in Santos earlier this month, officially launching Costa Cruises’ 2025 – 2026 season in Brazil and South America.

Costa Favolosa Begins 2025–26 Cruise Season in South America
27 Nov 2025

Fire Contained on Chiquita Voyager at Wilmington Port

A significant fire erupted aboard the Liberian flagged containership Chiquita Voyager at the Port of Wilmington, North Carolina on November 26th

Fire Contained on Chiquita Voyager at Wilmington Port
26 Nov 2025

Dense Fog Forces Arrival Delays for Two Ships in Tampa

Two cruise ships were delayed from reaching Tampa in Florida, USA on Monday 24th November after heavy fog restricted inbound traffic at the port.

Dense Fog Forces Arrival Delays for Two Ships in Tampa
24 Nov 2025

Fire Erupts on Containership One Henry Hudson in Los Angeles

A significant blaze broke out on the container ship One Henry Hudson while it was berthed at the Port of Los Angeles on Friday November 21st.

Fire Erupts on Containership One Henry Hudson in Los Angeles
21 Nov 2025

PromoAção Launch New Season of Themed Cruises for 2025, 2026

PromoAção Eventos held a press conference onboard MSC Preziosa on Sunday to introduce its lineup of themed cruises for the 2025 to 2026 season.

PromoAção Launch New Season of Themed Cruises for 2025, 2026
21 Nov 2025

Juneau Stays Firm on Visitor Limits Despite Dock Proposal

A cruise dock expansion in Juneau may create additional berthing space but officials say there's no intention to raise the number of visitors

Juneau Stays Firm on Visitor Limits Despite Dock Proposal
21 Nov 2025

Carnival Adjusts 2027 and 2028 Plans for Sunshine and Spirit

Carnival updates its deployment strategy for 2027 and 2028, announcing that Carnival Sunshine will be based in Galveston instead of Spirit.

Carnival Adjusts 2027 and 2028 Plans for Sunshine and Spirit
20 Nov 2025

Loose Wire Fault Linked to Dali Bridge Strike and Collapse

Reports state a single loose wire aboard the Dali triggered electrical failure that caused the vessel to hit Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge

Loose Wire Fault Linked to Dali Bridge Strike and Collapse
19 Nov 2025

Cost to Rebuild Baltimore’s Key Bridge Rises Above $5.2bn

Projected cost to reconstruct Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge climbs beyond estimates, with officials indicating it could surpass $5.2bn.

Cost to Rebuild Baltimore’s Key Bridge Rises Above $5.2bn
18 Nov 2025

Port of Quebec Marks Four Season Cruise Activity in 2025

The Port of Quebec announced in a press release that it hosted cruise ships across four seasons this year, from January 28 through November 2.

Port of Quebec Marks Four Season Cruise Activity in 2025