Princess Cruises
Norovirus Sickens 125 on Ruby Princess Alaska Voyage
Crew scheduled deep cleaning for all 1,542 guest cabins over June 16 and 17, with crew-served buffet stations and added handwashing reminders during the voyage.
Star Princess
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Ellen Kennedy to Retire as Port Everglades Names Successor
Kennedy cited the COVID-19 restart as a proud moment; Celebrity Edge sailed June 26, 2021, as the first oceangoing cruise ship from a U.S. port in 15 months.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Completes Celebration Key Pier Expansion on Grand Bahama
Star Princess is scheduled to visit on November 1, 2026, followed by AIDAdiva on November 9 during a Caribbean sailing from New York City.
Princess Cruises
Star Princess Delays Seattle Alaska Sailing Departure to 4 P.M.
Star Princess is in its first Alaska season from Seattle, with capacity for 4,300 passengers at lower-berth occupancy and more than 2,100 cabins.
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Victoria Welcomes Six Inaugural Cruise Calls at Ogden Point
Victoria’s growing mix of cruise brands points to Ogden Point’s rising appeal, while Indigenous-led welcomes help define the port’s identity in a competitive Pacific Northwest market.
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Vancouver, Seattle Expect Record Alaska Cruise Traffic in 2026
Vancouver's Canada Place is scheduled for its first five-ship day since 2019 on July 25, and September 19 is expected to bring twenty thousand passengers.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Dawn Is First Cruise Ship to Fail CDC Inspection in 2026
The March 29 report noted two fruit flies at lunch service, one on bread, and dairy storage at 47 degrees Fahrenheit with milk above CDC guidance.
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Victoria Welcomes Three First-Time Cruise Calls in Two Days
Chief Jerome Thomas of Esquimalt Nation welcomed Star Princess, and Songhees Nation Councillor Jeannie George greeted Sunday’s arrivals.
Princess Cruises
Norovirus Sickens 115 on Caribbean Princess Voyage
The affected sailing skipped Nassau because of the outbreak; Princess did not announce itinerary changes for the next six-night Eastern Caribbean cruise.
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Global Cruise Ship Orderbook Climbs to $90 Billion
Princess’s three Voyager-class ships will be built at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone yard, the company’s largest shipbuilding facility by area and capacity.
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.
Princess Cruises
Star Princess Debuts in Seattle for Alaska Cruise Season
Star Princess' arrival underscores how Alaska cruising is becoming a higher-stakes Seattle market, with major lines adding larger ships to meet sustained demand.