Oman Port Expanded, Largest Ships Welcome

Oman is embarking on an exciting redevelopment of Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, a strategic move set to significantly enhance its position as a premier cruise destination. Following a record-breaking 2024-25 season that saw the port welcome 190 cruise calls, Read More …

Steel Cut For Next Oceania Luxury Ship

Oceania Cruises, renowned for its culinary and destination-focused voyages, marked a significant milestone on June 4, 2025, with the ceremonial steel cutting for Oceania Sonataâ„¢. This event, held at the Fincantieri-Marghera shipyard in Venice, Italy, signifies the official start of Read More …

Carnival Corp Food Waste Strategy Is Working

This is truly exciting news from Carnival Corporation & plc! They’ve hit a monumental milestone in their commitment to sustainability, achieving a fantastic 44% reduction in unit food waste in 2024 compared to 2019 levels. This isn’t just an impressive Read More …

Bahamas Joins Nations Enforcing New Cruise Tax

The Bahamas is set to implement significant new cruise tourism taxes and regulations, joining a growing movement among nations in the Americas and Caribbean, including the US, Mexico, and Canada, aimed at ensuring the sector is more accountable, equitable, and Read More …

Bahamas Joins Other Nations With New Cruise Taxes, Rules

The Bahamas is set to implement a new suite of cruise tourism taxes and regulations, joining a growing coalition of countries across the Americas and the Caribbean—including the US, Mexico, Canada, Jamaica, Belize, Barbados, and the U.S. Virgin Islands—that are Read More …

Celebrity Solstice Series Gets Makeover

Celebrity Cruises is making its classic Solstice Series ships new again. The brand is investing more than $250 million to modernize these best-in-class ships, starting with Celebrity Solstice in 2026. Guests can look forward to eight new experiences, including four new-to-sea spaces, and many Read More …

Azamara Sister Ships Meet In Barcelona

Azamara Cruises recently marked a significant milestone in Barcelona with the first-ever meeting of three of its sister ships: Azamara Journey, Azamara Quest, and Azamara Onward. This event was more than a symbolic gathering; it underscored the luxury cruise line’s 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 …

New Era: Royal Caribbean’s Mexico Destination

-Important To Know- A major new private beach resort is being developed on the Caribbean coast of Mahahual, Mexico (Costa Maya region), slated to open in fall 2027. With a reported investment exceeding $600 million, this destination, part of a Read More …