Balmoral Reports 200 Illness Cases on Norwegian Fjords Cruise
The outbreak highlights how cruise health reporting remains patchy outside United States routes, leaving passengers to rely on operators’ transparency and onboard controls.
Nassau Cruise Port Sets 2025 Record With 6.1 Million Passengers
Nassau’s surge shows how the megaship era is reshaping Caribbean itineraries, with upgraded berths turning The Bahamas into a cruise powerhouse for regional growth.
Gale Winds Force Cruise Lines to Revise Nassau Stops
The weekend shuffle shows how wind, not rain, is becoming the cruise industry’s biggest wild card, exposing how even private islands and packed ports can be sidelined.
Bomb Cyclone Sends Norwegian Breakaway Back to New York Early
A fast-deepening winter storm is forcing cruise lines to rethink Caribbean escapes at sea. It shows how weather volatility can upend tightly timed East Coast turnarounds.
MSC Posts Magnifica Panama Canal Images From 2026 World Cruise
World cruises increasingly lean on signature passages like the Panama Canal to differentiate themselves, especially as operators redraw routes away from volatile regions. MSC is leaning into that shift.
Royal Caribbean Targets 2026 Adjusted EPS of Up to $18.10
Royal Caribbean’s Wave season surge suggests travelers are still prioritizing big-ticket vacations, letting cruise lines sell future sailings early and at higher prices.
Celebrity Cruises Orders 10 More River Ships, Targets 20 by 2031
Celebrity's rapid river build-out signals how fiercely big cruise groups are moving into Europe's premium river market, betting guests want one brand that spans sea and inland.
Royal Caribbean Orders Two Discovery Class Ships for 2029, 2032
By launching a new ship class years in advance, Royal Caribbean is locking in scarce European shipyard capacity and signaling the next phase of cruise innovation beyond mega-ships.
Explora Journeys Moves Up Explora III Debut to July 2026
By bringing its first liquefied natural gas-capable ship into service sooner, Explora Journeys underscores how luxury cruising is accelerating its shift toward cleaner propulsion and high-space design to stay competitive in Europe.
MSC Cruises Plans $450M Freeport Terminal and Beach Club
Freeport is emerging as the Bahamas’ next cruise battleground as lines build destination-style ports. A multi-user terminal could draw more ships and spending beyond private islands.
Celestyal Journey Installs SuitePad Tablets in All 630 Staterooms
With cruise lines racing toward hotel-like self-service, in-cabin tablets are turning staterooms into digital concierges that can speed service and reshape onboard spending.
MSC Expands Ocean Cay With Two-Ship Pier, New Facilities by 2027
As cruise lines race to control the onshore experience, MSC’s push at Ocean Cay signals deeper investment in private destinations and rising competitive pressure on Caribbean ports.