Royal Caribbean
Hamburg Mandates Shore Power for Cruise Ships by 2027
With all cruise terminals ready by 2026, Hamburg’s early shore power mandate aims to cut port emissions and influence sustainable practices across Europe’s shipping industry.
Cunard
Royal Caribbean
JetBlue’s Paisly Adds Four Cruise Lines, Expands Loyalty Integration
Paisly’s expanded cruise portfolio introduces more luxury and adult-only options, reflecting industry growth and reinforcing JetBlue’s focus on loyalty integration and seamless travel experiences.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Bans Two British Influencers for Five Years Over Critical Reviews
Carnival’s decision highlights tensions between cruise operators and independent reviewers as social media criticism shapes travel reputations and provokes debate over transparency in the industry.
News
Queen Anne Sets Record as Largest Cruise Ship to Dock at Stornoway Port
Queen Anne’s record-setting arrival signals Stornoway’s emergence as a major UK cruise port, supporting local jobs and bringing new opportunities to the community and regional tourism sector.
News
Queen Anne Returns to Liverpool for Cunard’s 185th Anniversary Celebrations
Queen Anne’s visit unites historic maritime celebrations with city events, underscoring Liverpool’s legacy as a Cunard birthplace and its role in international cruise tourism.
Holland America Line
Cruise Ships Face Rise in Norovirus Outbreaks as Cases Climb in 2025
Amid a resurgence of onboard outbreaks in 2025, cruise operators and health officials are intensifying sanitation and monitoring as norovirus drives increased illness reports at sea.
Royal Caribbean
Queen Mary 2 Norovirus Outbreak Highlights Rising Strain on Cruise Ships
The Queen Mary 2 outbreak highlights how cruise ships are contending with a more transmissible norovirus strain, as health officials and operators reinforce sanitation to protect travelers.
MSC Cruises
Cruise Lines Boost Security on Routes Prone to Modern Piracy
Modern piracy remains a concern on key cruise routes, prompting advanced defenses and ongoing global cooperation as operators balance passenger safety with continued demand for high-risk itineraries.
Celebrity Cruises
CDC Staff Cuts Raise Concerns Over Cruise Ship Sanitation Amid Norovirus Rise
With fewer CDC inspectors overseeing cruise ship sanitation amid a spike in norovirus cases, public health experts caution that reduced staffing may challenge effective outbreak prevention at sea.
News
Norovirus Outbreak Affects 240 on Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Cruise
The Queen Mary 2 norovirus outbreak highlights the ongoing health challenges facing cruise lines in maintaining safe environments for passengers and crew.
News
Queen Anne Implements Security Measures in Piracy-Prone Waters
Cunard's Queen Anne adopted rigorous security measures during a sensitive leg of its world voyage through Southeast Asia's noted piracy zones.
Carnival Cruise Line
Malta and Carnival Launch First Mediterranean Cruise Shore Power
Malta leads sustainable maritime innovation by launching the Mediterranean's first cruise shore power system with Carnival Corporation, aimed at reducing emissions.