Cruise Group Sues Hawaii Over 2026 Passenger Tax

The Cruise Lines International Association has filed a lawsuit against the state of Hawaii challenging a new cruise tax set to take effect in 2026

Coast Guard Airlifts Guest From Carnival Sunshine

A medical emergency aboard Carnival Sunshine led to a U.S. Coast Guard evacuation after a female passenger required urgent care shortly after the vessel left Norfolk, Virginia.

US Ends $679M in Funding for Offshore Wind Projects

The US Department of Transportation has revoked or withdrawn $679 million in support previously allocated to 12 offshore wind initiatives.

Recife Cruise Terminal to Be Privatized Under 25-Year Deal

Brazilian government confirms the start of a concession process to transfer management of Port of Recife’s cruise terminal to a private operator.

RCI Swaps Jewel and Grandeur Deployments for 2026–27

Royal Caribbean is exchanging assignments for the 2026–27 season, shifting Jewel of the Seas to Florida and Grandeur of the Seas to Latin America

US Fees on China-Linked Ships Spur Global Fleet Shifts

Global carriers are repositioning vessels ahead of new U.S. port charges slated for October that target China-linked tonnage, prompting big changes

HD Hyundai to Anchor U.S. Shipbuilding Revamp Fund

HD Hyundai joins forces with Korea Development Bank and U.S.-based Cerberus Capital on a joint initiative to rebuild the US's shipbuilding sector

Holland America Welcomes Eland to Alaska Wildlife Center

Disney Reveals Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Cruise Plans

Disney has unveiled its lineup of itineraries for fall 2026 and spring 2027, expanding options for families on the West Coast and in Texas.

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.

Explosion Reported on Bulk Carrier in Baltimore Harbor

August 18, the U.S. Coast Guard report an explosion aboard the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier W-Sapphire while the vessel was in Baltimore Harbor.

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

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.

New U.S. Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Imports

U.S. President Trump has authorized a new 25% tariff on goods from India, citing the country’s continued imports of Russian energy as the reason.

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.