Adora Cruises Takes Over Daily Operations of Astro Ocean in China
Centralizing control hints at the consolidation China is weighing for state-owned cruise lines. It is a bid for scale as Asian cruising rebuilds and competition intensifies.
Oceania Lays Keel for Sonata at Fincantieri, Due in 2027
Oceania is betting that luxury cruising will keep shifting toward suite-heavy ships and high-touch service, signaling long-term confidence as rivals race to redefine premium at sea.
MSC opens 130,000-square-foot North American cruise HQ in Miami
MSC’s Miami hub signals how fiercely cruise lines are competing for United States travelers, deepening downtown’s role as the industry’s command center beyond the port.
Norwegian Requires NCL Air Flyers to Arrive a Day Before Sailing
As flight delays become a routine risk, Norwegian is baking a buffer day into its air packages, signaling cruise lines may prioritize on-time sailings over seamless door-to-ship travel.
P&O Cruises Offers 5% Deposits to Spur Early 2026 Bookings
Wave season is turning into a battle for early commitments, with cruise lines leaning on loyalty perks and smaller upfront payments to lock in 2026 demand and support agents.
Meyer Turku Installs The Pearl on Royal Caribbean's Icon 4
As Icon-class builds stack up, Royal Caribbean is locking in its next mega-ship early, showing how industrial modular construction is reshaping the race for capacity and onboard wow.
Royal Caribbean Cancels Anthem of the Seas' Jan. 27 Sydney Cruise
Peak-season cancellations show how a single propulsion setback can ripple through the Australia and New Zealand cruise market, testing confidence in megaship reliability.
Winter Storm Fern Delays Odyssey of the Seas Return to Cape Liberty
The delay shows how a single East Coast winter storm can jam airports and ports at once, forcing cruise lines to trade island time for schedule stability.
Silver Muse Waits Out Storm in Valletta, Drops Tunisia and Sardinia
Mediterranean winter sailings are increasingly vulnerable to fast-moving storms, pushing cruise lines to prioritize safe harbor and goodwill as much as the itinerary.
USCG Polar Star Escorts Scenic Eclipse II From Antarctic Pack Ice
As Antarctic expedition cruising expands, even routine ice shifts can require military-grade icebreaking support, underscoring how thin the region’s safety net can be.
Norwegian Encore Makes First Overnight Call at Great Stirrup Cay
Norwegian’s overnight hints at the private-island arms race as competition heats up, with cruise lines adding after-dark programming to keep guests on brand-owned shores.
Margaritaville at Sea Paradise Returns Jan. 20 After Freeport Drydock
Drydocks are becoming brand resets, not just repairs, as operators fight for weekend cruisers out of South Florida. Margaritaville’s makeover shows how older ships stay relevant.