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Newport Council Urges Lawmakers to Block Cruise Fee Hike
The dispute shows how tightly New England ports compete for cruise itineraries as states hunt new revenue for public transit, forcing lawmakers to weigh tourism against local jobs.
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P&O Cruises Moves Final Payment Deadline to 120 Days Before Sailing
Earlier final payments show cruise lines are prioritizing cash certainty and inventory control, pushing guests to commit sooner as the sector standardizes stricter terms.
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Zaandam and Volendam Unite Grand Voyage Guests for Sydney Chocolate Tea
As grand voyages surge in popularity, Holland America is turning months at sea into a shared club experience, using rare cross-ship gatherings to deepen loyalty.
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Explora Journeys Marks Triple Shipbuilding Milestone at Fincantieri
Explora’s rapid buildout underscores how fiercely cruise lines are chasing premium travelers, pairing new luxury capacity with cleaner propulsion as scrutiny over emissions grows.
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Port Canaveral Begins Vertical Build on $93M Cruise Parking Garage
As Florida’s drive-to cruise hub keeps growing, Port Canaveral is betting on smoother curb-to-ship access, a key advantage as homeports compete for lines and loyal passengers.
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Royal Caribbean to Charge $4.99 for Coca-Cola Freestyle Access in 2026
Royal Caribbean’s move reflects a wider shift toward unbundling onboard perks. Small add-ons are becoming a tool to curb misuse, cut waste, and protect margins.
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Virgin Voyages Moves New York Sailings From Manhattan to Brooklyn
New York’s cruise market is being reshuffled by terminal construction and scarce berths, pushing lines to rethink where they can base ships and keep embarkation smooth.
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Adora Cruises Livestream Draws 10M Viewers, Tops 10M Yuan Sales
China’s travel brands are turning livestream shopping into a booking channel, not just marketing. Adora’s cruise push underscores the race to win China’s domestic leisure spending.
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Uniworld Reveals Two New 154-Guest Super Ships Debuting in 2027
Uniworld’s build-out signals a new arms race in luxury river cruising, where distinctive design and seamless land touring are becoming the key differentiators.
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MSC Scraps Lirica Brazil Cruises for 2026-27 Season
The move signals how quickly cruise lines are reshaping South America seasons, swapping older ships for newer, Yacht Club-equipped tonnage as Brazil’s cruise market matures.
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AIDA Appoints Dr. Anika Birkholz as VP of Revenue and Customer Care
AIDA is tying pricing science to post-booking support as German cruise demand shifts toward earlier, higher-value trips, signaling a race to win loyalty beyond the fare.
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Norwegian Bliss Returns to Puerto Vallarta After Security Reroutes
The return of a big-ship call shows how quickly cruise lines can pivot after security scares, and how vital Mexican Riviera ports are to West Coast itineraries.