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 …

Holland America Line Expands European Cruise Options

Holland America Line has officially opened bookings for its highly anticipated 2028 European cruise season. Marking its largest port presence in the region in nearly a decade, the premium cruise line is offering an expansive lineup of sailings spanning Northern Read More …

Carnival Pride Pilots Sustainable Hull Cleaning Technology

Carnival Pride is pioneering an innovative hull-cleaning technology designed to support cleaner, more sustainable maritime operations. Partnering with marine technology specialists, Carnival has implemented a state-of-the-art robotic cleaning system that inspects and removes biofouling from the ship’s underwater hull without Read More …

Enhancing Maritime Safety Through Open Data Transparency

Ocean travel remains a favored vacation choice for millions of global travelers each year, backed by ongoing federal oversight and structural safety protocols. Pursuant to the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010, the United States Department of Transportation Read More …

Comprehensive Transparency Enhances Safety Across Ocean Voyages

Safety and open communication remain fundamental pillars of the modern maritime industry, fostering greater peace of mind for millions of vacationers embarking on ocean voyages each year. In accordance with the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010, the Read More …

Fincantieri Delivers Explora Journeys Sustainable Luxury Ship

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has officially delivered Explora III, the luxury cruise brand Explora Journeys’ first liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered vessel. Built at the Sestri Ponente shipyard in Genoa, Italy, the delivery marks a major milestone for MSC Group’s luxury Read More …

Fincantieri Delivers Explora Journeys Sustainable Luxury Ship

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has officially delivered Explora III, the luxury cruise brand Explora Journeys’ first liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered vessel. Built at the Sestri Ponente shipyard in Genoa, Italy, the delivery marks a major milestone for MSC Group’s luxury Read More …

Celebrity Cruises Expands Global Voyages across Continents

Celebrity Cruises has officially unveiled its magnificent 2028 and 2029 deployment, setting the stage for unmatched global exploration across all seven continents. Featuring an expansive European lineup, newly renewed ships, and fresh maiden ports, this upcoming season offers travelers endless Read More …

Margaritaville Day Passes Elevate Nassau Port Visits

According to a travel feature on Nassau day passes, cruise passengers are increasingly prioritizing “time wealth” by seeking effortless port experiences that eliminate long shuttle rides and complicated excursion schedules. With Nassau Cruise Port’s upgraded boardwalk providing a scenic and Read More …