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Royal Caribbean Starts Building Fifth Icon Class Ship at Turku Yard
Another Icon Class build signals Royal Caribbean’s bet that demand for mega-ships will hold. For Turku, the long pipeline keeps Finland at the center of cruise shipbuilding.
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Celebrity Solstice Enters Singapore Drydock for 45-Day Refit
Celebrity is betting big on modernizing midlife ships instead of ordering new tonnage, as premium lines race to refresh onboard experiences and protect yields in a crowded market.
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Carnival Schedules 600+ Drydock Days in 2026 for Efficiency Retrofits
Carnival is turning routine yard time into a proving ground for repeatable fuel-saving retrofits, reflecting how cruise lines are chasing efficiency as rules tighten.
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Fog Delays Carnival Spirit in Mobile, Shifts New Year Cruise Boarding
The fog hold shows how quickly Gulf Coast cruise turnarounds can snarl during peak holidays, testing smaller ports as Carnival grows Mobile into a bigger homeport.
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Holland America Sends Volendam and Zaandam on Grand Voyages
As demand for slow, immersive travel grows, Holland America is betting months-long voyages still build loyalty. It stands out as the industry leans toward shorter sailings.
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Corazul to Launch Spanish-Language Cruises From Barcelona in 2026
A Spanish language cruise brand targets a market left without a homegrown option after Pullmantur, adding new competition on Mediterranean routes for Spanish-speaking travelers.
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Disney Adventure Reaches Port Canaveral on Route to Singapore
Disney’s Singapore debut reflects cruise lines’ pivot toward Asia, where short, entertainment-driven sailings are becoming the new way to win first-time cruisers.
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27-Year-Old Dies Aboard Ovation of the Seas After Singapore Return
As short cruises surge from Singapore, the death spotlights how lines and port authorities handle onboard emergencies and what transparency passengers can expect.
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Victory Cruise Lines Appoints CJ Rogers to West Coast Sales Role
As small-ship cruise brands fight for attention, the West has become a key travel advisor battleground where deeper trade ties can unlock affluent clients and repeat bookings.
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Ketchikan Set to Overtake Juneau in 2026 Cruise Passengers
Juneau’s experiment with negotiated cruise limits is rewriting Southeast Alaska itineraries, shifting economic gains and crowding pressures to ports ready to absorb them.
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Developers Propose New Tampa Bay Cruise Port to Bypass Skyway Bridge
With cruise ships getting taller, ports are scrambling for new gateways. Tampa Bay’s proposal could keep the region competitive while intensifying scrutiny of estuary impacts.
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Norwegian Cruise Line Opens Bookings for Its Largest Ship Aura
Norwegian’s bigger Prima Plus bet shows cruise lines chasing outdoor thrill spaces and premium suites to stand out as private islands reshape Caribbean competition.