Holland America Line
Carnival Tests Cleaner Cruise Operations in Alaska
Alaska is becoming a proving ground for cruise decarbonization, where port communities and operators are testing whether cleaner fuel and grid power can scale.
Environmental Initiative
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Orient Express Corinthian Begins Mediterranean Season Under Sail
The debut turns years of wind-propulsion development into a luxury cruise product, testing whether sail-assisted ships can shape a lower-carbon future at sea.
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Valletta Welcomes Norwegian Pearl and MSC Euribia for First Time
The back-to-back arrivals underscore Valletta’s growing role in Mediterranean cruising as major lines keep Malta woven into seasonal routes and future fleet plans.
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Dominica Adds New Cruise Shore Excursions Ahead of 2025–26 Season
As Caribbean ports compete for cruise spending, Dominica is betting that small scale, community led experiences can turn quick calls into lasting, sustainable benefits on shore.
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Seattle Opens 2026 Cruise Season, Forecasting Record 2.1M Passengers
Seattle’s cruise boom is colliding with a West Coast push for cleaner port calls. The port’s shore power stance hints at how Alaska gateways will be judged next.
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Launches Foundation, Funds Jackson Health Residency
As cruise tourism grows under closer scrutiny, Royal Caribbean is formalizing its giving to strengthen its social license in South Florida and beyond.
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Marseille Fos Connects Three Cruise Ships to Renewable Shore Power
The test puts Marseille at the front of a widening push to clean up cruise visits, as ports compete to meet tougher emissions rules and deliver quieter quayside air.
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AIDA Cruises Opens Innovation Hub for Decarbonization and AI
As climate rules tighten, cruise operators are courting start-ups and universities to find workable low-carbon and digital solutions, turning innovation into a new battleground.
MSC Cruises
Cruise Industry Forecasts 42 Million Passengers a Year by 2029
Cruising is becoming a mainstream family vacation, and its new scale is testing whether lines can cut emissions and manage port crowding before political pressure grows.
MSC Cruises
Meyer Werft Unveils Project Vision Battery-Electric Cruise Ship Concept
As European ports race to add shore power ahead of new rules, cruise lines face a clearer path to true electrification and a new battle for the best short route itineraries.
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Meyer Werft Unveils 82,000-GT Battery-Electric Cruise Ship Concept
If big ships can run on batteries, shore power becomes cruise industry infrastructure, and Europe’s tightening emissions rules could reward lines that electrify first.
Princess Cruises
Juneau, Huna Totem Finalize Lease for Aak'w Landing Cruise Dock
As cruise traffic keeps climbing, Juneau is weighing whether new downtown berths and passenger-fee projects can ease crowding without remaking the waterfront for visitors.