Cruise News

  • Carnival Cruise Line’s Weather Contributor Amy Sweezey shared an update about potential impacts of adverse weather on the company’s operations in the next few days. “Another potentially significant winter storm is developing and forecasted to bring strong wind…
  • Ambassador Cruise Line made a second adjustment to the current itinerary of the Ambition due to adverse weather in the North Atlantic. According to a statement shared on social media, the 1999-built ship had to depart earlier on Friday Jan. 30 from Gibraltar t…
  • The Carnival Sunshine will return to its homeport in Norfolk earlier due to adverse weather conditions in North America. According to a statement shared with guests onboard, the Carnival Cruise Line vessel will arrive back in Virginia one day ahead of its orig…
  • Villa Vie Residences has announced a strategic marketing alliance with Avora Residences, a newly launched luxury residential cruise brand, according to a press release. Avora is designed to complement Villa Vie’s contemporary residential offering as its …
  • Margaritaville at Sea and Disney Cruise Lines are adjusting the itineraries of upcoming cruises to the Bahamas due to adverse weather conditions in the region. Sailing from West Palm Beach today, the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise will be forced to change its …
  • Holland America Line revealed its complete lineup of Legendary Voyages for the 2027-28 season, the company announced in a press release. The premium brand stated that the schedule is highlighted by immersive cruises, such as its first Caribbean-based Legendary…
  • MSC Cruises will unveil a new MSC Yacht Club experience for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix from May 1 to 3, according to a press release. The all-new hospitality centerpiece will deliver elevated luxury and immersive design for guests across five decks of a lifelik…
  • At Monaco Day in Davos, Per Bjornsen, CEO of V.Ships Leisure, highlighted Monaco’s position as a leading maritime hub for cruise and luxury yachting. The Principality hosts a unique concentration of shipowners, yacht owners, cruise lines and other stakeholders…
  • When working with cruise companies, Skrewball Whiskey, a peanut butter-flavored American whiskey producer, is seeing its cruise business pick up. According to Global Business Acceleration Director Juan Manuel Gomez, Skrewball’s offering is also very uniq…
  • Royal Caribbean is remaining quiet on its next ship class of ships, which will be known as the Discovery class. The company ordered two Discovery-class vessels for 2029 and 2032 deliveries from Chantiers de l’Atlantique in France on Thursday, with an opt…
  • Jason Liberty, chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, said that the company’s pricing for Caribbean voyages was up despite the industry’s significant capacity increase in the region. He said this was for all three company brands: Royal Caribbean Internatio…
  • MSC Cruises today released photos of the MSC Magnifica transiting through the Panama Canal as part of her 2026 World Cruise. According to a press release, the ship’s passage serves as a major highlight of the itinerary, which departed from Europe earlier this …
  • Crystal has announced the introduction of the Owner’s Suite aboard the Crystal Grace, marking a first for this type of category for a Crystal ocean vessel. The Owner’s Suite will span 1,950 square feet and feature a 1,965-square-foot veranda, the c…
  • The Aurora sailed from its homeport in Southampton earlier this month for P&O Cruises’ “Epic South America Journey.” Sailing roundtrip from England, the 75-night cruise is now circumnavigating the region while visiting destinations in Bra…
  • SunStone Maritime Group has chartered its expedition vessel, the Ocean Endeavour, to the Danish Defence, according to a press release. From early February, the vessel will be berthed in Nuuk, Greenland, where it will accommodate Danish and international soldie…
  • Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation have awarded over 1$.4 million dollars in Harbor Assistance Program funding to Port Milwaukee to support infrastructure improvements on Jones Island. The grant will be used to fund roof r…
  • Celebrity River Cruises today announced a commitment for 10 new ships that will expand its European river cruise fleet to 20 vessels by 2031, the company announced in a press release. The announcement marks the start of construction, with the first steel cut f…
  • Royal Caribbean Group today reported 2025 Earnings per Share (“EPS”) of $15.61 and Adjusted EPS of $15.64. The company said these results were better than the company’s guidance primarily due to more favorable revenue and better performance f…
  • Royal Caribbean Group today announced a series of agreements with the Chantiers de l’Atlantique (CdA) shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France to secure the construction of its Discovery Class of ships. The agreements include two firm ship orders with options f…
  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines had to adjust the itinerary of its Grand Voyage to South America and Antarctica due to severe weather in the Bay of Biscay. Sailing onboard the Borealis, the 76-night cruise was set to depart from Southampton on January 28, 2026. While…
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