Mobile Council Weighs $375K Shift for Cruise Terminal Upgrades
Mobile is betting the quiet stretch at its cruise terminal will pay off, as Gulf Coast ports compete for year-round ships and the city braces for heavier downtown traffic.
Cunard Headlines 50th Olivier Awards, Extending Theatre at Sea
Cunard is betting that West End prestige can set a luxury cruise apart, reflecting a wider shift toward curated, shore-to-stage cultural experiences at sea.
Versonix Unveils AI Roadmap for Seaware Cruise Reservation Platform
As cruise demand shifts faster, reservation platforms are becoming real-time control towers, pushing operators to align revenue, marketing and service around one view of intent.
Costa Smeralda Drops Tunisia Port Call for Cagliari Amid High Winds
The change underscores how exposed North African harbors can be for today’s largest cruise ships. Mediterranean operators are increasingly planning fallbacks as weather volatility rises.
June 2026 Trial Set for Teen Tried as Adult in Carnival Horizon Death
The case highlights how crimes at sea can move swiftly into federal court, putting cruise lines and families under intense scrutiny as judges weigh adult charges for juveniles.
Port of Cork Opens 2026 Cruise Season With AIDAluna Call
Cork’s packed cruise calendar shows how Ireland’s ports are competing for bigger itineraries, with Cork and Belfast teaming up to market the island and capture tourism spend.
Margaritaville at Sea Names Marino Chief Marketing and Growth Officer
The new post signals how fast growing cruise brands are consolidating distribution, advisor relations, and customer service to compete for demand as fresh capacity hits the market.
Royal Caribbean Orders Two More Icon Class Ships for 2029-30
By locking in scarce shipyard slots for the next decade, Royal Caribbean is signaling confidence in mega-ship demand and tightening the race for new cruise capacity.
Star Clippers Waives Single Supplements on Select 2026-27 Sailings
Cruise lines are rethinking the single-supplement model as more travelers go it alone, using targeted waivers to win independent guests without cutting headline fares.
Windstar Taps IDeaS Cruise RMS to Modernize Pricing Strategy
Cruise lines are racing to replace spreadsheet-era pricing with algorithmic tools that react to volatile booking patterns and treat onboard spending as part of guest value.
Adora Magic City to Launch First Shenzhen Homeport Season Aug. 13
Adora’s Shenzhen debut shows cruise capacity drifting toward the Greater Bay Area, positioning the city as a serious new gateway for South China’s outbound travel.
MSC Cruises Unveils Sandy Cay Private Island for 2028 Debut
MSC’s Sandy Cay plan underscores the private-island arms race, as cruise brands seek to own the signature beach day that can set Caribbean itineraries apart.