Margaritaville at Sea Launches Nashville Auditions for Beachcomber

As onboard entertainment becomes a battleground, Margaritaville is tapping Nashville’s live-music culture to give its next ship a venue feel, not a showroom.

Majestic Princess 2027-28 South America Cruises With Antarctica Go on Sale

Princess is leaning into a growing appetite for longer, more immersive fly-and-cruise journeys, using Antarctica’s scenic days to differentiate South America from Caribbean staples.

DeSantis Signs SB 302 to Curb Dredging in Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve

The move draws a hard line for Florida’s cruise growth, signaling that mega-ship expansion will flow through existing Gulf ports rather than new terminals in protected waters.

Oriental Land Forms Subsidiary for Disney-Branded Japan Cruises

Oriental Land’s move into Disney-branded cruising signals a new battleground for family travel in Japan, as operators chase year-round leisure growth beyond theme parks.

DOT Data Show Cruise Ship Sex Crime Reports Rose to 131 in 2025

As cruise travel rebounds to record demand, the rising federal reports underscore how shipboard safety and accountability are becoming a bigger test for an industry built on carefree escapes.

Florida Man Arrested for Alleged Exposure in Celebrity Eclipse Sauna

It is a reminder that misconduct at sea can swiftly turn into a court case on land, sharpening attention on cruise security and protections for young passengers.

Carnival Dream Returns to Galveston After Marseille Dry Dock

The refit underscores how cruise lines are modernizing older ships with new onboard venues to drive spending as Galveston cements itself as a major Gulf cruise hub.

Norwegian Keeps Drink Packages at Great Stirrup Cay After Reversal

Cruise lines are turning private islands into profit centers, but guests still expect onboard-style perks ashore. Norwegian’s walk-back shows how sensitive that trust is.

Hurtigruten Names Matthew Stuart Sales Director for UK and New Markets

As expedition cruising heats up, Hurtigruten is doubling down on the travel trade in the United Kingdom and new markets to keep Nordic itineraries front of mind with advisors.

TUI River Cruises Orders Two Methanol-Ready Ships for 2028

As river cruising adds capacity across Europe, TUI is betting that cleaner fuel ready ships and a refreshed onboard style will help it stand out against incumbents.

Virgin Voyages Sets Four-Ship Caribbean Rendezvous for 2027

As Caribbean capacity swells, Virgin is betting on a shared, made-for-video moment to turn separate sailings into one community and sharpen its edge against rivals.

Oasis of the Seas Turns Back Near Cuba After Man-Overboard Hoax

A single prank at sea can trigger costly search-and-rescue responses and raise fresh questions about teen supervision on spring break sailings as cruise lines tighten conduct rules.