News
UK and Ireland Cruise Passengers Hit Record 2.54 Million in 2025
Cruising is becoming a more mainstream family holiday in the United Kingdom and Ireland, giving lines more reason to base larger ships close to home.
Legend of the Seas
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Marella Discovery II Opens Cyprus 2026 Cruise Season in Limassol
Marella’s return signals growing confidence in Limassol as a fly-cruise gateway, strengthening Cyprus’ bid for a larger role in Eastern Mediterranean tourism.
News
Tarragona Cruise Port Opens 2026 Season With Record 81 Calls
Tarragona’s growth signals how smaller Mediterranean ports are gaining ground as cruise lines seek premium itineraries and relief from pressure at busier hubs like Barcelona.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Dawn Shifts Aug. 2026 Departure from Barcelona to Tarragona
With Barcelona’s cruise terminals under strain, lines are turning to Tarragona, showing how Mediterranean homeports are shifting during redevelopment.
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas Completes Baltic Sea Trials
A quicker rollout for the next Icon-class ship underscores Royal Caribbean’s push to keep new megaships coming. It also highlights the battle for Caribbean capacity and private island appeal.
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Lowers 2026 EPS Forecast as Fuel Costs Rise
Even with ships sailing packed, Royal Caribbean’s softer outlook is a reminder that fuel and geopolitical disruptions are the cruise industry’s biggest swing factors in 2026.
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Orders Two More Icon Class Ships for 2029-30
By locking in scarce shipyard slots for the next decade, Royal Caribbean is signaling confidence in mega-ship demand and tightening the race for new cruise capacity.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Fincantieri Posts Record €117m Profit as Cruise Orders Fill Yards
Fincantieri’s results underline how cruise lines are locking in scarce shipyard slots far into the next decade, giving European builders and suppliers rare long-term visibility.
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean to Debut America’s Got Talent LIVE at Sea in 2026
A major talent franchise at sea shows how cruise lines are turning new ships into floating entertainment districts, using familiar brands to stand out.
Royal Caribbean
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.