Holland America Line
Victoria Sets 2026 Cruise Season With 335 Calls, 1M Passengers
New cruise brands are adding Victoria to their itineraries, signaling the port’s rising pull on the West Coast as operators look beyond traditional Alaska loops.
Port Development
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.
Virgin Voyages
Valiant Lady Sets Record as Largest Ship at Charleston’s Union Pier
As Union Pier heads toward a public waterfront, Charleston is redefining its cruise role from homeport to occasional showcase calls, testing how tourism fits the new harbor.
Royal Caribbean
Ketchikan Expects Record 1.6M Cruise Passengers in Summer 2026
Juneau’s new limits are reshaping Southeast Alaska cruising, and Ketchikan is becoming the pressure valve. The shift tests how small ports handle big ship crowds.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Jewel to Sail From Philadelphia With Hotel Check-In
Philadelphia’s return as a cruise homeport shows how ports are racing to capture Mid-Atlantic demand, even if operations start with workarounds before new infrastructure is ready.
Royal Caribbean
Port of Auckland Unveils Te Waharoa Cruise Terminal Plan for 2027
Cruise lines are shifting to ever-larger ships, and ports that cannot berth alongside risk being left off key itineraries. Auckland is betting on a downtown-first arrival.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Opens 2026 Fun-ternship Applications for 100+ Teens
As cruise terminals expand and competition for hospitality workers grows, Carnival is building a local talent pipeline that ties homeport jobs to community economies.
News
AIDA Sets Hamburg Celebrations for 30th Anniversary in 2026
AIDA is turning its anniversary into a Hamburg-wide showcase that underscores how cruise brands rely on marquee homeports and travel sellers to defend share in a crowded market.
Carnival Cruise Line
Miami-Dade Weighs Direct Rail Link From MIA to PortMiami
As Florida ports battle for cruise dominance, Miami is eyeing airport-to-terminal rail to make weekend turnarounds smoother and less car dependent.
News
Shanghai Cruise Calls Put China's 15-Day Visa-Free Transit to Work
Shanghai’s early cruise calls show how China’s looser transit rules could reshape Asian itineraries, making short port visits easier and boosting the city’s bid as a regional hub.
News
Port Canaveral Begins Vertical Build on $93M Cruise Parking Garage
As Florida’s drive-to cruise hub keeps growing, Port Canaveral is betting on smoother curb-to-ship access, a key advantage as homeports compete for lines and loyal passengers.
Virgin Voyages
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.