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Portland to Raise Cruise Ship Passenger Fees Starting Jan. 2027
Portland is joining a growing list of United States ports using cruise pricing to pay for waterfront wear and nudge cleaner operations, raising the bar for big-ship calls.
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Virgin Voyages Moves New York Sailings From Manhattan to Brooklyn
New York’s cruise market is being reshuffled by terminal construction and scarce berths, pushing lines to rethink where they can base ships and keep embarkation smooth.
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Winter Storm Hernando Delays New York-Area Cruise Departures
The delays highlight a growing challenge for Northeast cruise homeports: harbor restrictions and offshore seas can rewrite Caribbean itineraries long before ships leave the dock.
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MSC Meraviglia Delays New York Departure 24 Hours on Winter Forecast
The shift underscores how volatile winter seas are challenging New York departures, pushing cruise lines to rethink Northeast homeports and build more flexible itineraries.
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MSC Cruises Plans $450M Freeport Terminal and Beach Club
Freeport is emerging as the Bahamas’ next cruise battleground as lines build destination-style ports. A multi-user terminal could draw more ships and spending beyond private islands.
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MSC Warns Meraviglia Guests of Winter Storm Fern Delays in NYC
As cruising grows from New York, winter storms are becoming the real wildcard, forcing travelers to build buffers even when ships keep tight schedules.
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NYCEDC Unveils Plan to Rebuild, Electrify Manhattan Cruise Terminal
New York is trying to prove a busy urban cruise port can plug into clean power without losing the waterfront, a bet that could shape how other cities modernize aging piers.
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MSC Meraviglia Plugs Into Shore Power at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
As more cruise ships can plug in at Brooklyn, New York’s waterfront electrification is shifting from pilot to routine, raising the bar for cleaner port calls nationwide.
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Noreaster Forces Major Cruise Ship Delays and Itinerary Changes in NY/NJ
The noreaster’s high winds and flooding disrupted major cruise itineraries, underscoring the challenges cruise operators face in maintaining schedules amid severe East Coast weather.
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Noreaster Forces Cruise Lines to Delay Departures and Reroute Itineraries
Cruise lines face itinerary overhauls and extended port stays as severe coastal weather shutters major East Coast harbors, underscoring challenges of maritime travel during autumn storms.
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MSC Meraviglia Ends NY Sailings for Winter 2026-2027
MSC Meraviglia’s redeployment to Miami marks a pivotal expansion for MSC Cruises in the U.S., with four ships now homeporting at PortMiami for the 2026–2027 winter season.
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MSC Meraviglia Undergoes Emergency Propeller Repairs in Portland, Maine
Specialized crews in Portland work to restore the MSC Meraviglia after emergency propeller damage halted its Bahamas route, briefly impacting cruise schedules and raising local environmental questions.