Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Firenze Adds Adults-Only SEA Cruises From Long Beach
Carnival says the invitation-based SEA program adds expanded casino access and events, plus themed parties, bingo and upgraded dining for guests twenty-one and older.
Mexico Riviera
Disney Cruise Line
CBP Cancels 27 Cruise Crew Visas Over Child Exploitation Allegations
Passenger Dharmi Mehta filmed Disney Magic crew being escorted into CBP vehicles, prompting Union del Barrio and other groups to demand answers on May 5.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Encore Passengers Face Nine-Hour CBP Delay in San Francisco
The disruption shows how first-port clearance can become a pressure point for international cruises when technology gaps and complex passenger mixes collide.
Princess Cruises
Star Princess Makes West Coast Debut at Port of Los Angeles
The move underscores Los Angeles’ growing pull as a cruise hub, as lines place newer ships where demand is lifting port revenue and waterfront tourism.
Carnival Cruise Line
FBI Investigates Fatal Carnival Firenze Balcony Fall Near Catalina
The case highlights how serious incidents aboard cruise ships can quickly become federal matters, even as families and fellow passengers continue through scheduled voyages.
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages' Brilliant Lady Makes First San Diego Call
Virgin’s West Coast debut gives San Diego another signal of cruise growth as California ports compete for newer ships and more varied Pacific itineraries.
News
Global Ports Holding Wins 24-Year Acapulco Cruise Port Concession
Acapulco is trying to claw back cruise calls as Mexican Riviera competition intensifies. Global Ports Holding’s debut in Mexico shows the race to modernize for larger ships.
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages Launches Los Angeles Homeport With Brilliant Lady
Virgin’s West Coast move signals rising competition for Los Angeles as cruise lines chase premium travelers and position ships for a booming Alaska season out of Seattle.
Disney Cruise Line
Bomb Threat Locks Down San Diego's B Street Cruise Terminal
Even rare bomb hoaxes can freeze a cruise port like an airport checkpoint, showing how quickly one report can disrupt downtown San Diego travel and commerce.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Adjusts 11 Panorama Mexican Riviera Itineraries for 2026
The change underscores how crowded Mexican Riviera ports and tighter ship turnarounds are pushing cruise lines to build more slack into West Coast schedules.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cancels 11 Firenze Baja Cruises From Long Beach in 2026
The gap in Carnival Firenze’s Long Beach schedule highlights how cruise lines are reshuffling ships to match demand and maintenance needs, squeezing the West Coast short-cruise market.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Bliss Returns to Puerto Vallarta After Security Reroutes
The return of a big-ship call shows how quickly cruise lines can pivot after security scares, and how vital Mexican Riviera ports are to West Coast itineraries.