Search Suspended for Man Overboard From Carnival Splendor

The case is likely to renew scrutiny of overboard detection systems and onboard safety safeguards as investigators review a voyage marked by two unrelated deaths.

Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz, Clearing Way for Stranded Cruise Ships

A temporary easing at a critical chokepoint shows how regional conflict can upend cruise fleet planning, with ripple effects on summer capacity and pricing beyond the Gulf.

Telenor Maritime Expands Quvia Deal for Real-Time Cruise Wi-Fi

With streaming and shipboard apps pushing satellite links to the edge, cruise operators are embracing automated network control to keep connectivity reliable at sea.

Port Milwaukee Plans Record 2026 Cruise Season With 64 Calls

As Great Lakes cruising expands, Milwaukee is shifting from a quick stop to a homeport, a change that can bring longer stays and steadier lakefront business.

Six Cruise Ships Exit Persian Gulf After Strait of Hormuz Reopens

Even a short closure of the Strait of Hormuz can upend global cruise schedules, accelerating a shift away from Persian Gulf winter seasons toward safer, steadier routes.

Celestyal Discovery Becomes First Cruise Ship Through Strait of Hormuz

A successful transit through Hormuz could unlock stranded cruise capacity and steady summer deployments, but shifting access rules show how fragile routing remains.

Dominica Adds New Cruise Shore Excursions Ahead of 2025–26 Season

As Caribbean ports compete for cruise spending, Dominica is betting that small scale, community led experiences can turn quick calls into lasting, sustainable benefits on shore.

Zelim’s ZOE Man-Overboard System Wins ISO 21195 Certification

ISO certification could help make artificial intelligence man-overboard cameras standard cruise safety gear, as operators demand better detection without disruptive false alarms.

Norwegian Dawn Shifts Aug. 2026 Departure from Barcelona to Tarragona

With Barcelona’s cruise terminals under strain, lines are turning to Tarragona, showing how Mediterranean homeports are shifting during redevelopment.

France Cruise Passenger Traffic Rises 6.2% in 2025

France’s steady cruise rebound is increasingly centered on Mediterranean homeports, where rising turnaround traffic signals more pre and post sailing spending for coastal cities.

AmaWaterways Plans to Grow Fleet to Over 50 Ships by 2032

As river cruise growth shifts beyond crowded European waterways, access to the Nile, Mekong, and African routes is becoming the next battleground for capacity and brand loyalty.

Ambassador Cruise Line Names James Doohan for North of England

The hire signals how cruise lines are leaning harder on regional travel agencies to win United Kingdom bookings, as competition intensifies and trade relationships become a key differentiator.