News
Princess Ends Free Medallion Shipping, Raises Home Delivery Fees
Princess' latest fee tweaks highlight a wider shift toward higher onboard margins. For travelers, the real price of a 'package' is increasingly in the fine print.
Caribbean
News
CDC Probes Norovirus Outbreak on Star Princess After 153 Fall Ill
As cruise demand rebounds, even modest stomach illness clusters can trigger federal scrutiny, underscoring how closely ships are monitored to prevent spread.
News
P&O Cruises' Ventura Returns After Rotterdam Drydock Refit
Ventura’s makeover shows how legacy ships are being reimagined to match today’s design and wellness expectations, helping P and O Cruises stay competitive.
News
Margaritaville at Sea to Add Two Bridge Wing Suites on Beachcomber
As cruise fares soften, lines are chasing high-margin luxury with ultra-rare suites that sell access and storytelling, letting smaller brands compete for premium spend.
News
Port Tampa Bay Sets Monthly Record With 51 Cruise Calls in March 2026
Tampa’s packed spring schedule shows cruise lines betting on Gulf Coast homeports as an easier drive-to alternative to South Florida, even as bridge limits keep mega-ships away.
News
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.
News
Carnival Marks 20 Years at Grand Turk Cruise Center
Grand Turk shows how a purpose-built cruise port can reshape a small island economy, as major lines lean on dependable Caribbean stops while promising deeper community ties.
News
Princess Cruises Adds Bridgetown as Seasonal Homeport From 2027
Princess’s move underscores Barbados’s rise as a winter cruise gateway for the United Kingdom, as lines compete for Caribbean homeport space linked to airlift.
News
Royal Caribbean Swaps Falmouth for Cozumel on Legend of the Seas
The shift highlights Royal Caribbean’s push to control more of the guest experience in Mexico, steering ships toward ports tied to its growing private-destination footprint.
News
Norwegian Cruise Line Shares Sink on Weak 2026 EPS Forecast
Norwegian’s reset underscores how quickly the cruise boom is giving way to a capacity fight in the Caribbean, where timing missteps can erase pricing power and invite activists.
News
Royal Caribbean Limits Smart Glasses Use in Sensitive Onboard Areas
As camera-equipped wearables spread, cruise lines are drawing clearer boundaries to protect passenger privacy, signaling how travel brands may police always-on tech.
News
Regal Princess Rescues Four From Sinking Boat Near Yucatán
The rescue underscores how cruise ships between Mexico and Cuba often become first responders to distressed small boats, reflecting a recurring safety challenge in the region.