Holland America Line
Holland America’s Koningsdam Returns From Drydock With Family Cabins
As Alaska cruising grows more competitive, Holland America is reshaping ship space for multigenerational groups and higher onboard spending, not just scenery.
Bahamas
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Pride Returns to Year-Round Baltimore Service After Dry Dock
Casino and shop upgrades show how cruise lines are leaning harder on onboard spending to lift margins. It also reinforces Baltimore’s place in Carnival’s year-round network.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Adds Five Directors in Elliott Deal
The deal underscores how activist investors are tightening their grip on cruise operators, pushing governance resets as Wall Street demands cleaner execution and higher returns.
Norwegian Cruise Line
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.
Carnival Cruise Line
Fog Delays Carnival Elation Boarding in Jacksonville by Three Hours
Seasonal fog is a recurring bottleneck for Southeast cruise ports, highlighting how packed turnaround schedules can ripple quickly from the pier to passenger plans.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Sunshine Delayed in Norfolk After Overnight Power Outage
Even a short shipboard blackout can trigger tug requirements and knock a whole turnaround off schedule, underscoring the tighter safety posture at United States ports.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Extends Great Stirrup Cay Drink Package Access to March 2026
The move underscores how cruise lines are rethinking all-inclusive perks as private islands evolve into profit centers, with new paid attractions testing what guests will accept.