Celebrity Eclipse Replaces Nassau With Perfect Day at CocoCay
The swap underscores how major cruise brands are leaning on private destinations to control crowds and shore experiences as busy ports like Nassau face growing competition.
PortMiami Invests $125M to Add Shore Power at Five Cruise Berths
PortMiami’s shore power buildout signals a wider shift as cruise lines electrify fleets and ports race to keep up, exposing how grid limits can slow clean-dock promises.
Blue Dream Cruises Suspends Guest Operations for Melody Upgrades
The unexpected pause underscores how thin margins can be for newer cruise brands in China, where shifting regional itineraries and soft demand can quickly force fleets into layup.
Astro Ocean's Piano Land Ends Malaysia Season, Returns to Hong Kong
The Malaysia stint shows Chinese cruise brands are pushing beyond domestic waters and tailoring ships to local tastes, raising the stakes for Southeast Asia’s homeports.
Norwegian Opens Great Stirrup Cay Pier, Ending Tender-Only Landings
The move underscores a broader race to control the guest experience on private islands, where dock-ready access helps cruise lines deliver more reliable calls despite rough seas.
Coral Adventurer Grounds on PNG Reef, Passengers Flown to Cairns
The grounding adds to fresh scrutiny of expedition cruising in reef-strewn Pacific waters, where remote routes and cross-border oversight can test safety systems.
Carnival Drops Conflict Islands Stop on Brisbane Cruises After Sale
The change highlights how South Pacific cruising relies on privately owned island access, where a shift in ownership can quickly redraw routes and reshape guest expectations.
Carnival Swaps to Ritual Zero Proof for 2026 Mocktail Program
Carnival’s revamped zero-proof bar lineup signals how cruising is leaning into the sober-curious market, treating alcohol-free drinks as premium menu stars rather than afterthoughts.
Costa Opens 2026-27 South America Cruise Sales With Two Ships
With two headline ships and a revamped Costa Serena returning after a decade, Costa is doubling down on South America as cruise lines compete for year-round demand.
Port of Cleveland Projects Record 2026 Cruise Season With 55 Calls
Cleveland’s outlook shows Great Lakes cruising is no longer niche, but ports still win or lose itineraries on docks, labor deals, and the visitor experience onshore.
Ninth Circuit Pauses Hawaii’s New Cruise Passenger Tax
The pause underscores a growing push to fund climate resilience by charging visitors, and how federal maritime rules can limit what states demand from cruise lines.
Carnival Launches 4-Day Unwrap Fun Sale With Up to 40% Off
Carnival’s holiday flash sale shows how cruise lines are leaning on quick-hit perks to lock in bookings years ahead, even as peak-season demand keeps fares elevated.