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Carnival to Require In-Person Muster Drills on Select Cruises
The move highlights how cruise lines’ app-driven check-ins still answer to strict maritime oversight, as regulators push operators to prove safety readiness at sea.
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Uniworld to Mark 50th Anniversary in 2026 With New S.S. Emilie
With luxury river cruising growing more competitive across Europe, Uniworld is using its milestone year to sharpen design-focused ships and signature onboard experiences that help justify premium fares.
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MSC Cancels Poesia's Feb. 2026 Southampton-Valletta Cruise
MSC's reshuffle underscores how fiercely cruise lines are upgrading midlife ships to win Alaska demand, adding premium enclaves that raise the bar for onboard value.
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Norwegian Cruise Line Revives 'It's Different Out Here' Tagline
As cruise lines crowd the airwaves with ship features, Norwegian is betting that a nostalgia-tinged promise of freedom will cut through and reshape how travelers choose a brand.
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Cunard Sends Queen Anne and Queen Mary 2 on Same-Day World Cruises
Cunard’s rare same-day sendoff shows how fiercely cruise lines are chasing long-stay travelers, betting that immersive overnights can make world cruises feel less like marathon sailing.
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Mein Schiff 5 Returns From Dubai Drydock With Microplastic Filters
Cruise lines are turning routine refits into climate and ocean upgrades, and TUI’s microplastic-filter rollout shows how sustainability is moving from pledges to hardware.
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CDC Confirms Norovirus Outbreak on Rotterdam Panama Canal Cruise
Repeated norovirus listings on Rotterdam underscore how closely cruise ships are monitored, with public reporting pushing lines to tighten hygiene and protect passenger confidence.
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Bahamas Moves Forward With Mayaguana Deep-Water Port Plan
If built, Mayaguana could shift cruise growth and freight links toward the Bahamas’ quieter southeast, spreading tourism dollars and easing reliance on Nassau-centric ports.
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Ponant Adds Le Jacques Cartier for Winter 2026-27 Polynesia Cruises
Ponant’s expanded winter season signals rising demand for longer, guided expedition cruising in the South Pacific, putting lesser visited islands on the map beyond Bora Bora.
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Carbon Neutral in Talks for Puerto Rico Cruise Plastic-to-Oil Plant
As cruise lines face tighter scrutiny on waste and fuel, port-side plastic-to-oil plants could turn a costly compliance problem into local circular-energy supply.
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World Voyager Breaks Loose in Ushuaia, Hits Viking Octantis
The scrape underscores how quickly Cape Horn weather can test mooring safety in Ushuaia, a crowded gateway where Antarctic cruise growth is pushing ports and crews.
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Royal Caribbean Breaks Ground on $345M PortMiami Terminal G
As cruise ships grow into floating cities, PortMiami is racing to expand capacity and smooth arrivals. The new terminal underscores Miami’s bid to stay the industry’s busiest homeport.