Cruise ship hits reef on first trip since leaving passenger on island
A cruise ship has run aground in Papua New Guinea (PNG) on its first trip since the death of an elderly passenger in late October. (more…)
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How British Cruise Lines Are Changing In 2026
For years, British cruise lines were defined by consistency. Familiar ships, familiar onboard routines and a reassuring sense that little really changed from one season to the next. But times change. (more…)
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Cruise industry fails to stop Hawaii cruise tax
A federal judge denied CLIA’s attempt to overturn Hawaii’s 11% cruise tax, scheduled to take effect Jan. 1. (more…)
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Coral Adventurer runs aground in PNG [9 News]
This report from 9 News Gold Coast. Coral Adventurer has run aground in Papua New Guinea. No injuries have been reported, and damage is being assessed. (more…)
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Carnival Adjusts Itineraries Due to Cruise Port Sale
Carnival Cruise Line is adjusting select itineraries departing from Australia due to the sale of a cruise port in Papua New Guinea. (more…)
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New Cruise Ships Set to Debut in 2026
From record-setting sales to growing passenger counts, it’s no secret the cruise industry is healthy and thriving. (more…)
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Newly Upgraded MSC Magnifica Leaves Shipyard In Malta For Mediterranean Sailings
MSC Cruises has completed a major refurbishment of MSC Magnifica at the Palumbo Malta Shipyard, marking the start of her winter sailings in the Mediterranean ahead of the 2026 MSC World Cruise. (more…)
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Rockland considers allowing a boost in cruise ship visits
Rockland’s City Council is considering a change in policy that would allow more frequent visits by large cruise ships. (more…)
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Aman at Sea Celebrates Milestone in Construction of New Yacht
Aman at Sea announced that the hull of Amangati celebrated a construction milestone after being towed to between shipyards in December. (more…)
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Federal judge upholds Hawaii’s new climate change tax on cruise passengers
A federal judge’s ruling has cleared the way for Hawaii to include cruise ship passengers in a new tourist tax to help cope with climate change, a levy set to go into effect at the start of 2026. (more…)
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Carnival Announces More Adults-Only Sailings for 2026
Carnival Cruise Line will offer additional adults-only departures in 2026 as part of its Sailings Exclusively for Adults (SEA) program, the company’s Brand Ambassador John Heald said in an update. (more…)
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Greek Unions Protest Repair Period for Israeli Cruise Ship
Trade unions in Greece are protesting plans for a cruise ship with alleged links to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to be allocated space at a Greek yard for extensive repair and maintenance work. (more…)
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BREAKING: Yasawa Princess in “major fire incident”
Deep Blue Dive Centers Private Limited wishes to formally inform all stakeholders that at approximately 1800hrs of 24 December 2025, our vessel, Yasawa Princess experienced a major fire incident. (more…)
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8 Cruise Itineraries We’re Excited About for 2026
For cruisers ready to plan their next adventure, 2026 promises an exciting new array of itineraries that span the globe. (more…)
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A&K and Crystal reveal 2027 cultural cruises
Abercrombie & Kent will partner with Crystal to offer 10 cultural sailings in 2027, and the sister companies have revealed half of the new itineraries. (more…)
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Celestyal’s plan to attract North Americans: Offer a new niche destination
This winter, Celestyal Cruises’ fleet is sailing in a region that is far from mainstream for the typical American cruiser: the Arabian Gulf. (more…)
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Trafalgar Unveils New Christmas Market River Cruises
Trafalgar is getting into the holiday spirit with new Christmas market itineraries in 2026 and 2027. (more…)
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Princess Cruises Christens Star Princess Tournament of Roses Float With Celebration Ambassador Jill Whelan
Princess Cruises embraced a cherished maritime tradition in a uniquely festive way, celebrating a symbolic christening of its Rose Parade® float with a ceremonial break of a bottle of Pantalones Organic Tequila. (more…)
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New rules from January: navigation restrictions for cruise ships in adverse weather
A reminder of new regulations as of January 1st 2026: Passenger vessels with a length greater than 150 meters, and carrying passengers, are prohibited from using certain waters when the forecast wind speed (10-minute mean wind) is 17.2 m/s or more. (more…)
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P&O Cruises Is Bringing Homeporting to St. Kitts
St. Kitts is taking a significant step in its evolution within the regional cruise industry, securing new homeporting operations that will shift the destination from a traditional port of call to a full embarkation and disembarkation hub. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Celebrates Milestone in New Headquarters Project
The Royal Caribbean Group recently celebrated a significant achievement in the development of its new headquarters located at PortMiami. (more…)
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Cruise giant Carnival plans Bermuda domicile
The world’s largest cruise ship company wants to move its legal incorporation from Panama to Bermuda. (more…)
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Phil Cappelli on taking the reins as CEO at Avoya Travel
It’s been a big year for Avoya Travel. In June, private equity firm Certares purchased the Anderson family’s stake in the agency, No. 37 on Travel Weekly’s Power List. (more…)
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See the next solar eclipse from a true dark sky zone
In August 2026, a total solar eclipse will be visible over parts of Spain, Portugal, and a large chunk of the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. These cruises will take you into the path of totality. (more…)
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Advisor Alert: Norwegian Cruise Line Eliminates NCFs
In a major trade-friendly move, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has removed all NCFs (non-commissionable fares) as a commitment to its travel partners. (more…)
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Viking and Highclere Castle Announce Construction of New Contemporary Events Space
Viking announced its support for the development of a new contemporary events pavilion at Highclere Castle, the home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon and the iconic filming location of Downton Abbey. (more…)
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Viking And The Norwegian Football Federation Announce New Partnership
Viking Becomes Main Sponsor for the National Team Academy and Norway’s U-Level National Teams. (more…)
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Step into the storied crossroads of the North Atlantic – Adventure Canada
Between Scotland, the Faroe Islands, and Iceland stretches a sweep of ocean that has carried stories, travellers, and traditions for more than a thousand years. (more…)
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Margaritaville at Sea to introduce High Tide Market food hall across fleet
Margaritaville at Sea has announced the introduction of High Tide Market, a new food hall concept that will be rolled out across its fleet beginning in January 2026. (more…)
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Porto Cruise Terminal achieves record-breaking year exceeding the 200,000 passenger milestone for the first time
The Porto Cruise Terminal (Port of Leixões) has reached a new milestone in its cruise activity by the end of October 2025: 216,644 passengers, an increase of nearly 30% compared to the same period in 2024 and its best-ever record. (more…)
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The Virgin Islands Port Authority, Royal Caribbean Group, and Cruise Terminals International Commemorate Crown Bay District Redevelopment Signing
The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA), Royal Caribbean Group (RCG), and Cruise Terminals International (CTI) celebrated the signing of a landmark agreement to redevelop the Crown Bay District (more…)
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National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Announces 2025/2026 Southern Ocean Visiting Scientist Program Research Projects
14 Cutting-Edge Research Projects Led by National Geographic Explorers and Other Pioneering Scientists Will Advance Scientific Understanding in the World’s Most Remote Places. (more…)
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Understated elegance: Celebrating Christmas on a Viking river cruise
December on a Viking ship in Europe means a few things: homemade gluhwein, Christmas music playing softly in the background and an approach to holiday décor that mirrors the line’s classic Scandinavian design. (more…)
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Holland America to Mark America’s 250th Birthday with July 4 Sailing
As America marks its 250th anniversary in 2026, Holland America Line is launching a celebration featuring unique programs and collaborations with American brands deeply rooted in the nation’s history. (more…)
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Jamaica Joins The Bahamas, Puerto Rico, St. Lucia, Antigua & Barbuda in Powercharging Caribbean Cruise Tourism for 2026 as New Ports and Mega-Vessels Drive 72% of US Passenger Volume to the Region
The ocean is calling louder than ever before. A massive wave of travel is about to hit the shores of the sun-drenched islands. (more…)
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2025 Rouen Cruise Season Ends: Upscale Ocean and River Calls on the Seine
In 2025, Rouen handled 18 ocean cruise calls and 984 river cruise calls, making it a particularly active year on the Seine for both sea-going and river vessels. (more…)
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Costa Brava closes its best cruise season with 80 calls and 69,000 passengers
Last Saturday, the ports of Palamós and Roses closed a record-breaking cruise season on the Costa Brava. Together, the two ports registered a total of 80 calls in 2025, representing a 27% increase compared to the previous year, and welcomed 69,000 passengers, up 23% from the last season. (more…)
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Balcony Upgrades and Up to 30% Off Cruise Fares Headline Holland America’s Biggest Deal of the Year
Holland America Line is kicking off the traditional cruise Wave Season with its biggest deal of the year. (more…)
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World Cruises cancels maiden voyages on World Legacy, reschedules launch due to ‘operational requirements’
Some holidaymakers were left frustrated after their trips on new cruise line World Legacy — operated by World Cruises — were cancelled just days before setting sail. (more…)
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Twin milestone for Portland cruise calls
Portland Port posted a double record-breaking year for cruise calls in 2025 after a short-notice visit on Friday 19th December. (more…)
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