Port Miami Sets Record Passenger Volume, For Them

While favorite Port Canaveral is the busiest and most engaging cruise port in the world, PortMiami recently established a new single-day record for passenger volume and ship traffic. The milestone was achieved on Sunday, November 30, 2025, when the port Read More …

Luxury Ship Features Classical Concerts At Sea

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises announced that its luxury ship, the MS EUROPA, will host three classical music cruises during the summer of 2026, effectively transforming the vessel into an intimate, floating concert venue. These sailings are dedicated to world-class chamber music performances. Read More …

Carnival Celebrates One Million Celebration Key Guests

Carnival Cruise Line is celebrating a magnificent achievement as Celebration Key welcomed its one-millionth guest only five months after its grand opening. This rapid success illustrates the incredible appeal of the new Grand Bahama destination and highlights the strong partnership Read More …

Carnival Adults Only Cruise Experiment Expands

Carnival Cruise Line has scheduled several “Sailings Exclusively for Adults” (SEA) departing from Florida in early 2026. These cruises are restricted to guests aged 21 and older and feature enhanced casino play, themed parties, and a child-free environment. The specific Read More …

Royal Caribbean Opens Stunning Beach Destination

Royal Caribbean International officially inaugurated its new Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in Nassau, The Bahamas, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The destination is scheduled to welcome its first guests starting December 23, 2025, marking the successful completion of a significant Read More …

Royal Caribbean Waterslide Safety Update

Royal Caribbean International has announced the temporary closure of select waterslides across a few of its ships. This decision is the result of a comprehensive safety review aimed at enhancing passenger protection and ensuring long-term structural durability. The cruise line’s Read More …

Carnival Unveils Next Wave of Deployments

Carnival Cruise Line today announced the next wave of its 2027/28 deployment plans, including Carnival Firenze’s new series of itineraries from New York. Before heading to the homeport, Carnival Firenze will offer a special Carnival Journeys voyage from Miami connecting the two cruise ports. Carnival Splendor Read More …

Viking: Cruising Into A Bright And Prosperous Future

The cruise industry is navigating a period of dynamic expansion and strategic evolution as it heads into 2026. Goldman Sachs’ analysis highlights a landscape where increased capacity in the Caribbean serves as a testament to the sector’s enduring popularity. While Read More …

Design Creates Spacious, Uncrowded Ships

Virgin Voyages ships are specifically designed to counteract the common perception of overcrowding in the cruise industry, aiming instead for the feeling of a floating boutique resort. This sense of spaciousness is achieved through several deliberate design choices, including a Read More …