European River Cruise Lines Adapt With Resilience

European river cruising is demonstrating remarkable resilience and ingenuity as operators navigate historic drought conditions and record-low water levels along iconic waterways like the Danube and Rhine rivers. While nature presents unexpected low-water challenges across select European river channels, top Read More …

Carnival Pilots Robotic Hull Cleaning Technology

Carnival Cruise Line is ushering in an exciting era of maritime sustainability by becoming the first cruise operator to partner with global coatings leader Jotun to test revolutionary underwater robotic technology. Deployed aboard Carnival Pride, the innovative Jotun Hull Skating Read More …

Norwegian Unveils Spectacular Great Tides Island Waterpark

Norwegian Cruise Line has shared an exciting first look at Great Tides Waterpark, an expansive six-acre paradise set to debut September 4, 2026, on its private Bahamian island, Great Stirrup Cay. Designed to deliver high-octane thrills alongside family-friendly fun, this Read More …

River Cruise Lines Adapt To European Waters

European river cruise operators are demonstrating remarkable adaptability and commitment to seamless travel as record-high summer temperatures and persistent drought conditions create low water levels across major waterways like the Danube and Rhine. Rather than canceling trips, major river cruise Read More …

Cruise Industry News Unveils Secondhand Ship Market Report

The global maritime industry is experiencing an exciting phase of evolution, as highlighted by Cruise Industry News in its newly published 2026 Cruise Ship Secondhand Market Report. This comprehensive, independently researched resource offers an in-depth year-by-year record of vessel sales, Read More …

Port Tampa Bay Begins New Terminal Expansion

Port Tampa Bay has officially broken ground on its first new cruise facility in more than a quarter century. Work is underway to transform the historic former Metroport site, once known as the Banana Docks, into the port’s fourth dedicated Read More …

Azamara Debuts Exciting Wine Certification At Sea

Azamara Cruises is elevating its signature destination immersion by partnering with the American Wine School to offer the globally recognized WSET Level 1 Award in Wines while sailing. This highly anticipated program provides wine enthusiasts with the unique opportunity to Read More …

World Class Theatre Takes Center Stage Onboard

Cruise ship entertainment has shed its retro stereotypes of sequined crooners and nostalgic tribute acts, transforming into a premier home for world-class, cutting-edge theater. Today’s modern ocean liners are custom-designed with state-of-the-art performance venues holding 600 to 1,000 spectators. Equipped Read More …

Sitka And Cruise Lines Reach Tax Agreement

Sitka and the Cruise Lines International Association have reached a positive partial agreement regarding shipboard sales tax collection. Outlined in a letter from City Administrator John Leach to the Sitka Assembly, the collaborative discussions focused on clarifying the municipality’s existing Read More …