High Winds Force MSC to Cancel Marseille Calls for Valentine's Weekend
Winter storms are increasingly reshaping Mediterranean cruise schedules, testing how quickly lines can pivot. Nearby ports like Toulon and Villefranche gain from the spillover.
Virgin Voyages Sets Record January 2026 Bookings as Ships Sell Out
Virgin’s surge underscores how adults-only cruising is moving from niche to mainstream, pushing rivals to add kid-free sailings and rethink onboard spaces.
Carnival Festivale Gets Bridge Installed at Meyer Werft
As Carnival adds another Excel-class ship, the pivot from roller coaster thrills to a bigger water park and music venues shows how megaships are evolving to win repeat cruisers.
Tianjin Oriental Delays Vision’s Inaugural Cruise to March 2026
The refit underscores how Chinese operators are reshaping large legacy ships for first-time family cruisers, betting that Northern China homeports can challenge Shanghai’s dominance.
Norwegian Cruise Line Taps Director John Chidsey as CEO
Norwegian's chief executive handoff underscores how activist investors are reshaping cruise boardrooms, pressuring lagging operators to close the gap with bigger rivals.
Aroya Cruises Launches First Arabian Gulf Season From Dubai Feb. 21
Aroya’s Gulf debut signals how Saudi-backed cruising is expanding beyond the Red Sea, as regional ports compete to become the Middle East’s year-round homeport network.
Mediterranean Cruise Market Nears 6 Million Passengers in 2026
Bigger ships are reshaping Mediterranean cruising, giving a few mega lines outsized influence while newcomers try to stand out with more port-focused experiences.
MSC Cruises to Air All 104 2026 World Cup Matches Fleetwide
Cruise lines are turning mega events into onboard social experiences, betting that shared World Cup watch parties can keep guests engaged on sea days and boost bar traffic.
Celebrity Infinity Cancels Greece Cruise After Power Loss Near Piraeus
The outage shows how one technical failure can disrupt the tightly scheduled Greek Isles season, testing cruise lines on repairs, communication and passenger care.
Carnival Encounter Enters Singapore Drydock for Spa Upgrades
The refurbishment signals how cruise lines are investing in wellness and fresh branding to keep mature ships competitive as year-round demand in Queensland grows.
MSC Splendida Cancels Tunis and Marseille Stops Over 50-Knot Winds
Winter gales are increasingly reshaping Mediterranean cruise plans, pushing lines to favor sheltered harbors and bake more flexibility into itineraries as weather risks rise.
MSC Cruises Unveils Easter 2026 Sailings Centered on Ocean Cay
By anchoring holiday sailings around Ocean Cay, MSC underscores how cruise lines are betting on private destinations to manage capacity and keep more spending onshore.