Wrangell Approves 40-Year Lease for American Cruise Lines Dock
As small ship cruising expands in Southeast Alaska, ports are testing how to partner without surrendering the waterfront. Wrangell's model may shape talks from Haines to Petersburg.
MSC Opera to Homeport Year-Round in La Romana Starting Nov 2026
Year-round homeporting in La Romana shows cruise lines are pushing beyond the winter rush. It also elevates the Dominican Republic from a port call to a regional hub.
Carnival Elation First Ship Lifted by New Freeport East End Drydock
With cruise fleets aging and retrofit schedules tightening, Freeport’s expanded drydock capacity signals a shift toward keeping Caribbean maintenance closer to home.
Norwegian Cruise Line Names John Chernesky Chief Sales Officer
As cruise capacity expands, Norwegian is betting that tighter coordination between advisor and direct sales will sharpen pricing and partnerships in a more competitive booking market.
Royal Caribbean Starts Building Fifth Icon Class Ship at Turku Yard
Another Icon Class build signals Royal Caribbean’s bet that demand for mega-ships will hold. For Turku, the long pipeline keeps Finland at the center of cruise shipbuilding.
Celebrity Solstice Enters Singapore Drydock for 45-Day Refit
Celebrity is betting big on modernizing midlife ships instead of ordering new tonnage, as premium lines race to refresh onboard experiences and protect yields in a crowded market.
Carnival Schedules 600+ Drydock Days in 2026 for Efficiency Retrofits
Carnival is turning routine yard time into a proving ground for repeatable fuel-saving retrofits, reflecting how cruise lines are chasing efficiency as rules tighten.
Fog Delays Carnival Spirit in Mobile, Shifts New Year Cruise Boarding
The fog hold shows how quickly Gulf Coast cruise turnarounds can snarl during peak holidays, testing smaller ports as Carnival grows Mobile into a bigger homeport.
Holland America Sends Volendam and Zaandam on Grand Voyages
As demand for slow, immersive travel grows, Holland America is betting months-long voyages still build loyalty. It stands out as the industry leans toward shorter sailings.
Corazul to Launch Spanish-Language Cruises From Barcelona in 2026
A Spanish language cruise brand targets a market left without a homegrown option after Pullmantur, adding new competition on Mediterranean routes for Spanish-speaking travelers.
Disney Adventure Reaches Port Canaveral on Route to Singapore
Disney’s Singapore debut reflects cruise lines’ pivot toward Asia, where short, entertainment-driven sailings are becoming the new way to win first-time cruisers.
27-Year-Old Dies Aboard Ovation of the Seas After Singapore Return
As short cruises surge from Singapore, the death spotlights how lines and port authorities handle onboard emergencies and what transparency passengers can expect.