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MSC Cruises has placed an order for two additional World-class cruise ships, increasing the total number of vessels planned for this class to eight. The seventh and eighth ships are scheduled for delivery in 2030 and 2031, respectively, and will Read More …
A new survey conducted by the business lobby group BusinessEurope indicates that European businesses anticipate a significantly greater negative impact from U.S. tariffs and trade tensions in 2026 than they experienced in 2025. The survey, which gathered responses from 36 Read More …
MSC Cruises has officially established a new homeport in Galveston, Texas, commencing year-round operations with the arrival of the MSC Seascape on November 7, 2025. This milestone was celebrated alongside the ribbon-cutting for the Port of Galveston’s new, state-of-the-art $\$156$ Read More …
Cozumel, a 30-mile-long island located off Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, stands as one of the world’s busiest cruise ship ports yet manages to retain an uncrowded and peaceful atmosphere away from the main piers. While the main town of San Miguel Read More …
Amid severe flight disruptions caused by the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, Virgin Voyages has introduced a flexible solution to support affected cruise travelers. The cruise line has confirmed that guests who are unable to reach their departure port due to Read More …
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has initiated an investigation into the death of a passenger who was aboard the Carnival Horizon during its recent voyage. The ship, which regularly operates Caribbean itineraries, returned to Miami, Florida, on November 8, Read More …
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) has confirmed a newbuild order with shipbuilder Fincantieri for the construction of a third vessel in the Prestige-Class series for its ultra-luxury brand, Regent Seven Seas Cruises. This new ship is scheduled for delivery Read More …
Crystal has revealed the name of its newest luxury ocean vessel, the Crystal Grace, marking the line’s first new-build ship in 25 years and the first developed under the ownership of Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group. The name “Grace” was Read More …
Disney Cruise Line’s seventh vessel, the Disney Destiny, is scheduled to make its maiden voyage on November 20, following a christening ceremony led by godmother Susan Egan, the voice actress for Hercules. The ship, which has a heroes and villains Read More …