Explora II Shifts to Mediterranean, Drops Middle East Winter 2026-27

The move underscores how geopolitical risk is redrawing cruise itineraries, pushing more winter capacity into the Mediterranean and making predictability a selling point.

Fincantieri Posts Record €117m Profit as Cruise Orders Fill Yards

Fincantieri’s results underline how cruise lines are locking in scarce shipyard slots far into the next decade, giving European builders and suppliers rare long-term visibility.

China Merchants Lists Former Viking Sun Cruise Ship for Sale

China’s cruise rebound is rewarding family-friendly mega ships and new homebuilt capacity. The fading of boutique luxury bets shows how quickly tastes and economics have shifted.

Oceanwide Signs LOI for Two Hybrid Sail Polar Expedition Ships

As expedition cruising faces tighter emissions scrutiny, Oceanwide is betting wind-assisted hybrid ships can keep polar travel small and authentic while cutting impact.

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.