MSC Cruises
Ritz-Carlton's Luminara Begins Hong Kong Homeport Sailings
As hotel brands push deeper into ultra-luxury cruising, Hong Kong is betting on homeport turnarounds to draw high-spending travelers and reclaim hub status in Asia.
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages news on ships, routes, destinations, and onboard developments. Keep up with recent announcements and itinerary changes.
Royal Caribbean
FAA Security Order Shuts San Juan Airspace, Disrupts Cruises
The San Juan shutdown shows how quickly geopolitical moves can snarl the Caribbean’s cruise pipeline, exposing how tightly island tourism depends on United States air links.
Royal Caribbean
PortMiami Invests $125M to Add Shore Power at Five Cruise Berths
PortMiami’s shore power buildout signals a wider shift as cruise lines electrify fleets and ports race to keep up, exposing how grid limits can slow clean-dock promises.
Royal Caribbean
PortMiami Tops 1 Million Cruise Passengers in November for First Time
Miami’s surge underscores how mega-ship homeports are reshaping the Florida cruise race, rewarding ports that can turn ships fast while testing roads and terminals.
Royal Caribbean
Holland America Opens Black Friday Presale With Early-Access Codes
Holland America’s early-access sale shows how cruise lines are racing to secure holiday-season bookings earlier, locking in future demand before competitors and pricing shifts.
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.
Virgin Voyages
Bodrum Cruise Port Sets Passenger Record With 138,149 Visitors
Bodrum’s record season shows how Türkiye’s cruise comeback is spreading beyond the biggest ports, with smaller destinations using sustainability and youth programs to stand out.
Royal Caribbean
SmartSea Launches FacePod Biometrics to Speed Cruise Embarkation
With bigger ships and tighter turnarounds, cruise operators are adopting aviation-style biometrics and real-time safety intelligence to stay competitive.
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages Gives Future Voyage Credit for Canceled Flights
With air travel growing less reliable and insurance often excluding shutdown chaos, Virgin Voyages is using cruise credits to keep loyalty when passengers cannot reach the pier.
Royal Caribbean
Seattle’s 2025 Cruise Season Sets Records, Drives Economic and Green Growth
Seattle’s record-breaking 2025 cruise season fueled economic growth, job creation, and new sustainability efforts as the port expanded green technology and prepared for future cruise innovations.
Royal Caribbean
PortMiami Faces Fuel Supply Uncertainty After Fisher Island Depot Sale
As PortMiami navigates the loss of its main fuel depot, county leaders balance urgent supply concerns with calls to modernize infrastructure and safeguard billions in economic activity.
Royal Caribbean
PortMiami to Welcome 10 New Cruise Ships for 2025-2026 Season
PortMiami’s 2025-2026 season spotlights its status as the world’s top cruise port, with new vessels and expanded terminals supporting tourism, job growth, and industry innovation.