Windstar Taps IDeaS Cruise RMS to Modernize Pricing Strategy
Cruise lines are racing to replace spreadsheet-era pricing with algorithmic tools that react to volatile booking patterns and treat onboard spending as part of guest value.
Adora Magic City to Launch First Shenzhen Homeport Season Aug. 13
Adora’s Shenzhen debut shows cruise capacity drifting toward the Greater Bay Area, positioning the city as a serious new gateway for South China’s outbound travel.
MSC Cruises Unveils Sandy Cay Private Island for 2028 Debut
MSC’s Sandy Cay plan underscores the private-island arms race, as cruise brands seek to own the signature beach day that can set Caribbean itineraries apart.
Chef Wan Returns to Star Voyager for May 2026 Phuket Cruise
Celebrity-led dining is becoming a key differentiator on short Southeast Asia cruises, as lines compete for family holiday demand with experiences that feel built-in.
Fred. Olsen’s Borealis Makes First Call to Curaçao
Borealis’ inaugural visit underscores Curaçao’s push to attract longer, experience-led voyages from Europe, widening the island’s cruise mix beyond weeklong Caribbean circuits.
Costa Fascinosa Returns to Savona for Phased Mediterranean Season
Costa’s move signals the Mediterranean’s growing pull for summer capacity, with flexible multi-port embarkation designed to keep big ships full as demand shifts east.
AmaWaterways Names Toni Stoeckl Chief Creative Marketing Officer
AmaWaterways is leaning on hotel-style brand storytelling and data-driven digital sales, a sign river cruising is becoming a sharper battle for direct guests and loyalty.
Search Ends After Norwegian Viva Crew Member Overboard Near Mexico
The incident highlights how quickly a routine Caribbean sailing can become an international rescue effort, sharpening scrutiny of man overboard detection and crew protections.
Carnival Spirit Delays Mobile-to-Seattle Cruise for Dockside Repairs
A one-day dockside repair shows how tightly cruise lines now choreograph Panama Canal repositionings, where even a small slip can reshape itineraries on the way to Alaska.
Greenock Cruise Port Opens 2026 Season With Ponant Turnaround
As cruise lines shift more capacity to Northern Europe, Greenock’s smoother terminal aims to win turnaround business that brings longer stays and spending across Scotland.
Global Ports Holding Wins 24-Year Acapulco Cruise Port Concession
Acapulco is trying to claw back cruise calls as Mexican Riviera competition intensifies. Global Ports Holding’s debut in Mexico shows the race to modernize for larger ships.
Global Cruise Passengers Hit Record 37.2 Million in 2025, CLIA Says
Cruising is cementing itself as a year-round mainstream vacation, forcing ports and cities to plan for bigger waves of visitors even as the industry races to decarbonize.