AIDAdiva Makes Historic First Transit Through Panama Canal

AIDAdiva has completed passage through the Panama Canal during its world cruise, marking the first time an AIDA vessel has sailed the waterway.

Margaritaville Expands Free Hero Cabins for Holiday Season

Margaritaville at Sea launched its holiday giveback campaign, widening the availability of free hero cabins aboard the Paradise and Islander.

PortMiami Sets New Single Day Passenger Record

Brazil Approves Major Expansion for Rio Brasil Terminal

Government gives green light to $175 million private investment aimed at expanding and modernizing Rio Brasil Terminal at Port of Rio de Janeiro.

Passenger Airlifted from Celebrity Apex After Medical Crisis

A traveler onboard the cruise ship Celebrity Apex was evacuated by air after becoming seriously ill while the ship was en route to Port Canaveral

Holland America Expands Offerings for 2027 Alaska Cruisetours

Holland America announces upgrades to its 2027 Cruisetour program, giving guests more options when combining Alaska cruise and overland adventure

Royal Caribbean Unveils Expanded 2027-28 Itineraries

Royal Caribbean has released additional details for its 2027-28 Caribbean and Bahamas sailings with a total of 13 ships operating in the region.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.