Royal Caribbean
Princess Blue Friday Offers Up to 50% Off 2027-28 Cruises
Black Friday cruise deals reaching into 2028 show how fiercely lines are competing for early deposits, using family-friendly perks to lock in travelers long before ships sail.
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Royal Caribbean
Harborside Drive Road Work May Delay Holiday Cruises at Galveston
Galveston’s surge as a drive-to cruise hub is straining the island’s access roads. The construction underscores how ports are racing to match infrastructure with demand.
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises to Begin Celebration Key Calls Nov. 1, 2026
Princess joining Celebration Key shows Carnival Corporation’s push to turn private Bahamian destinations into a competitive edge as Caribbean itineraries hinge on exclusive shores.
MSC Cruises
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.
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises Unveils Star Princess Float for 2026 Rose Parade
As Alaska becomes a battleground for big-ship cruise brands, Princess is tapping the Rose Parade’s national spotlight to keep its newest ship top of mind.
Princess Cruises
Princess to Debut Handshake Speakeasy Cocktails on Star Princess
Princess is betting award winning bar talent and celebrity rosé can make drinks a destination as cruise lines increasingly compete for premium onboard spending.
Royal Caribbean
Australia Cruise Fares Top US Prices by Over 60%, Snapshot Finds
With fewer ships staying in Australia year-round, cruise lines can price to scarcity and pass on higher port costs, reshaping how Australians compete for cabins.
Royal Caribbean
Port Canaveral Forecasts 9 Million Cruise Passenger Movements in 2026
As mega ships and more homeported sailings reshape Florida cruising, Port Canaveral’s buildout signals a capacity race where terminals and roads matter as much as ships.
Royal Caribbean
Port Everglades Warns of Heavy Traffic as Seven Ships Dock Nov. 7
Fort Lauderdale’s booming cruise season is pushing Port Everglades and nearby roads to their limits, highlighting how rising demand is reshaping travel days across the region.
MSC Cruises
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.
Princess Cruises
Port Everglades Sets Record With 4.7M Cruise Passengers in FY2025
Fort Lauderdale’s surge signals a shift in South Florida’s cruise pecking order. With more new ships based here, Port Everglades is challenging Miami for winter travelers.
Royal Caribbean
Oil Spill Closes Galveston Ship Channel, Delaying Cruise Departures
The disruption shows how a single ship-channel incident can ripple through Galveston’s fast-growing cruise hub, where tight turnaround schedules leave little room for surprises.