Cruise News

  • Disney Cruise Line announced that Tracy Wilson has been appointed Senior Vice President and General Manager, Disney Cruise Line Operations, following the retirement of longtime leader Sharon Siskie, who has guided the business through one of the most transform…
  • The Coral Princess set sail from Los Angeles earlier this month for Princess Cruises’ “Circle Pacific” voyage. Sailing roundtrip from the World Cruise Center in San Pedro, the 115-night itinerary features visits to 60 destinations in 19 count…
  • The Bahamas welcomed a record 12.5 million visitors in 2025, the highest total ever recorded, according to the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation’s recent press release. Visitor arrivals grew 11.4 percent year-over-year, surpassing 2024…
  • P&O Cruises has announced its biggest Shine at Sea program to date, giving more travel agents than ever before the chance to experience life onboard, the company said in a statement. For 2026, P&O Cruises will offer immersive training experiences for 1…
  • Dominica’s cruise ports welcomed maiden calls from Royal Caribbean International, Cunard and Noble Caledonia in recent weeks. According to Discover Dominica, the Brilliance of the Seas arrived in the island country for the first time on January 23, 2026.…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line is updating its NCL Air program to require guests to arrive at their embarkation ports one day prior to their cruise. According to a statement shared with travel agents, the new policy went into effect on January 26, 2026. “All gues…
  • 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…
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