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The Trump Administration is looking into imposing federal taxes on cruise ships in the United States, Commerce Secretary Howard W. Lutnick suggested during an interview on Fox News Live.
Mentioning the cruise industry as an example, he explained that Trump wan…
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After departing from Fremantle earlier this month, the Pacific Explorer has completed its final voyage for P&O Cruises Australia on Feb. 18, 2025.
The 11-night cruise included visits to ports of call in Indonesia and Malaysia before arriving at its final d…
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Oceania Cruises has expanded its Culinary Discovery Tours with 12 new excursions for 2025.
The company said in a press release that new excursions will be offered in Amsterdam, Belfast, Invergordon, Valencia and Valletta.
In Asia, there will be three new optio…
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TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 4 is currently undergoing a drydock at a shipyard in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Operating a winter season in the Middle East, the ship is scheduled to undergo routine work before resuming service later this month.
The project is expe…
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Silversea announced in a press release that the Silver Whisper departed Singapore on a 70-day, 37-destination Grand Voyage through Asia on Feb. 15, 2025.
According to the company, the cruise will feature eight countries during the voyage: Malaysia, Thailand, V…
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New research from Carnival Cruise Line reveals a rising trend in short break holidays among Australians, driven by cost-of-living pressures.
According to the findings, nearly two-thirds (62 percent) of Australians have at least one short getaway planned, while…
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The SS United States has officially left Philadelphia, moving for the first time since 1996 as she was towed out of her berth on Wednesday afternoon.
What is known as America’s Flagship is on her way to Mobile, Alabama where she will be prepared as the W…
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Windstar Cruises has unveiled its 2026 Southeast Asia program for the Star Seeker, which debuts in December.
The company said in a press release that it is offering two core itineraries that are combinable in 17 different variations, including inland pre- and …
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American Cruise Lines announced that the American Legend, the newest ship in its Project Blue series, was christened last week in Key West, Florida.
The ceremony was held at Mallory Square while the ship was docked during an eight-day Florida Gulf Coast & …
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Carnival Corporation Chief Executive Officer Josh Weinstein and Chief Maritime Officer Lars Ljoen joined Cruise Line President Christine Duffy for a behind-the-scenes look at Celebration Key on Grand Bahama.
The event kicked off the countdown to the destinatio…
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Cunard has announced a new promotion offering 10 percent off over 300 voyages departing before March 31, 2026. The offer is available for bookings made between February 19 and March 3.
The promotion applies to sailings on the Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Quee…
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MSC World America has completed sea trials in the Atlantic, testing engines, maneuverability, fuel efficiency and safety systems.
According to a press release, the LNG-powered ship is now undergoing final preparations at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in France bef…
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The Celestyal Journey has resumed service with a new livery following a planned refit in Dubai, the company said in a press release.
According to the company, the 1,260-guest ship set sail on Feb. 15 for the “Desert Days” itinerary, which sails from Doha, Qata…
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Frank Del Rio Jr. is stepping down as President of Oceania Cruises, which is owned by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.
Del Rio Jr. had been in the job since 2022, taking over from Howard Sherman.
The executive had joined the company in 2003, advanced within the…
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The next Icon Class ship will carry the name Legend of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International said in a press release.
Currently under construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard, the 250,800-ton vessel will debut in the Western Mediterranean in July 2026.
Follo…
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Mitsui Ocean Cruises has launched sales in North America for the first time, offering its luxury Japanese cruise experience to guests in the U.S. and Canada.
Architects of Travel will lead a targeted sales and marketing campaign to promote the cruise line’s ne…
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Jason Stefanatos, global decarbonization director at DNV, said that when it comes to reporting systems, there is a mix of methods being seen among ship owners in terms of their processes.
Speaking at DNV’s Maritime Energy Transition Summit (METS) 2025, h…
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Viking has extended its Explorers’ Sale through February 28, offering savings on voyages across all seven continents.
The offer includes special fares starting at $1,999 per person, up to free international airfare on select itineraries and a $25 deposit to bo…
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Victory Cruise Lines and Ponant have joined Cruise the Great Lakes ahead of a busy 2025 season, strengthening their commitment to the region, according to a press release.
The two cruise lines join existing members Pearl Seas Cruises, St. Lawrence Cruise Lines…
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The Carnival Radiance is currently in Hawaii as part of a 14-night cruise that sailed from Long Beach earlier this month.
Part of Carnival Cruise Line’s Journeys program, the itinerary includes visits to five destinations before returning to California on Feb.…
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