Norwegian Jade Sails From Peru on 17-Night Cruise to San Diego

Repositioning cruises are becoming sought-after itineraries, as lines turn seasonal moves into destination-rich runs that can bring fresh tourism to smaller Pacific ports.

AIDA Sets Hamburg Celebrations for 30th Anniversary in 2026

AIDA is turning its anniversary into a Hamburg-wide showcase that underscores how cruise brands rely on marquee homeports and travel sellers to defend share in a crowded market.

Royal Caribbean Cancels 20+ Freedom of the Seas PortMiami Sailings

The move underscores how fluid cruise deployments have become as Royal Caribbean shifts ships to match demand, leaving Miami’s summer lineup less predictable.

China Tourism Group, CSSC Back Two New Cruise Ships for Adora

China’s drive to build its own cruise fleet is gathering pace, strengthening domestic shipbuilding know-how and setting up Adora to compete as Asia’s cruise market rebounds.

Fred. Olsen Offers Up to £50 Off Select Cruises for 2026-27

The offer underscores how boutique cruise brands are leaning on travel agents and regional ports like Newcastle to keep shoulder-season demand steady for smaller ships.

Viking Libra Floats Out as First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship

Hydrogen propulsion is moving from pilot projects to full ships as cruise lines chase access to strict-emissions destinations. Viking's bet could reshape how newbuilds meet future rules.

Princess Cruises Sets Record 2026 Alaska Season With 180 Sailings

Alaska is becoming the summer battleground for big-ship cruising, and Princess is leaning on a new flagship and deeper onboard storytelling to differentiate.

Miami-Dade Weighs Direct Rail Link From MIA to PortMiami

As Florida ports battle for cruise dominance, Miami is eyeing airport-to-terminal rail to make weekend turnarounds smoother and less car dependent.

Riverside Rolls Out Modular 3- to 5-Night European River Cruises

By breaking the weeklong river cruise template, Riverside is betting on travelers who want Europe in smaller bites, a shift that could pressure rivals to rethink fixed departures.

StarCruises and Dream Cruises Add Fuel Surcharges on Asia Sailings

As oil-price shocks ripple through shipping lanes, cruise lines are leaning on adjustable surcharges instead of higher fares, shifting more price risk onto travelers.

Blue Dream Melody Detained in Guangxi Over $599,000 Fuel Bill

The standoff shows how quickly cash strain can ground a cruise line in China’s still-fragile market rebound, leaving workers and suppliers to fight for payment in court.

Stowaway Owls From Royal Caribbean Cruise Released Back in Florida

The owls’ detour underscores how modern travel can unintentionally move protected species across borders, putting quarantine rules and global wildlife networks to the test.