Carnival Cruise Line has announced an exciting new partnership with the Port of San Diego to serve as the official cruise line sponsor for the Big Bay Boom. This event is recognized as the largest Fourth of July fireworks display Read More …
Recent industry discussions prompted by a current lawsuit involving Royal Caribbean have highlighted the extensive protocols cruise lines have in place to manage medical emergencies and unexpected fatalities at sea. While the specific legal case regarding passenger Michael Virgil involves Read More …
The $1 billion Celebrity Xcel, the newest flagship of Celebrity Cruises, has commenced its inaugural voyage, establishing a new benchmark for luxury in the cruise industry. The vessel combines advanced technology with innovative hospitality, creating an experience designed to rival Read More …
Holland America Line’s Zuiderdam has re-entered service following a two-week dry dock in the Bahamas, showcasing a series of upgrades and refreshed spaces for its Caribbean season. The Vista-class ship embarked from Miami on December 6, 2025, for a 17-day Read More …
Azamara Cruises has announced its 2028 World Cruise aboard the $AzamaraOnward$, an extensive 175-night itinerary that emphasizes Destination Immersion. The cruise will span six continents, 40 countries, and visit 91 ports, a combination which the cruise line states provides more Read More …
MSC Grandiosa, an 181,000-ton vessel, arrived at Port Canaveral on December 6, 2025, to commence its schedule of week-long cruises to the Caribbean and Bahamas. The ship is the second and largest MSC Cruises vessel to be homeported at the Read More …
A dense blanket of chilly winter fog unexpectedly enveloped the west coast of Florida on Saturday, December 6, causing a major disruption at the Port of Tampa Bay. Port authorities were forced to temporarily suspend all maritime traffic through the Read More …
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has released a comprehensive Master Plan for the modernization and redevelopment of the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. This long-term strategy addresses the urgent need to replace the facility’s nearly 90-year-old infrastructure and prepare Read More …
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Pearl is currently undergoing an extensive refit at the Chantiers Naval de Marseille shipyard in France, marking the continuation of the line’s fleet revitalization effort. The 2006-built ship entered dry dock on November 4, following similar Read More …