US Memorial Day Cruise Surge: Millions Expected

The U.S. cruise industry is experiencing an unprecedented surge for Memorial Day weekend 2025, signaling a full-throttle revival and a potential turning point for American cruise tourism. Major lines like Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Disney, along with luxury and Read More …

Viking Fleet Expands, Revenue Skyrockets

Viking Holdings Ltd. announced a robust financial performance for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, signaling strong momentum and continued growth. Total revenue reached $897.1 million, a nearly 25% increase compared to Q1 2024, driven by expanded cruise capacity Read More …

France Builds MSC’s Green Luxury Ships

-Important To Know- MSC Cruises is set to expand its fleet with an order for two new, advanced “World Class” ships, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable luxury travel. These vessels will be built by the renowned Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard Read More …

Safety First? Cruise Crime Surge Sparks Fear

Important To Know In early 2025, the U.S. cruise industry is facing scrutiny due to a significant increase in reported onboard crimes. Data from the Department of Transportation (DOT) revealed over forty incidents, including serious offenses like assault and sexual Read More …

Viking Star Celebrates Ten Years of Sailing

Here are four of the most important points from this exciting journey: Here’s a look back at a decade of excellence as Viking Cruises celebrates the 10th anniversary of its magnificent flagship, the Viking Star! This isn’t just a milestone Read More …

Carnival Corp Announces Miami Site for New HQ

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, today announced its purchase of a property in Miami’s Waterford Business District just south of Miami International Airport, a hub for multinational and Fortune 500 businesses and future Read More …

Seabourn Pursuit Welcomes Surprise Visitor

Seabourn celebrated a significant milestone as they welcomed President Moetai Brotherson of French Polynesia aboard the ultra-luxury expedition ship, Seabourn Pursuit, during its port call in Papeete, Tahiti. This marked President Brotherson’s first official visit to the vessel, underscoring the Read More …

Florida Travel Industry Braces For Tariffs

Florida’s tourism sector, heavily reliant on international visitors, particularly from Canada, faces significant challenges due to President Trump’s newly imposed tariffs. The state’s tourism economy, a major contributor to the US, risks losing millions in revenue and thousands of jobs Read More …

Tariffs Start, Cruise Stocks Suffer: What You Need To Know

We will update this developing story as it unfolds. On April 3, 2025, major cruise line stocks experienced a significant downturn following the announcement of new U.S. tariffs. Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Viking, and Lindblad all saw their Read More …