New Leadership Drives Success At Norwegian Cruise

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings recently reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025, a period marked by leadership transitions and heightened scrutiny from investors. The company’s new president and chief executive officer, John W. Chidsey, Read More …

13-Story Port Canaveral Parking Garage Opens This Fall

Important Topics To Know Port Canaveral has reached an exciting milestone in its growth as the world’s busiest cruise port with the vertical construction of its newest parking facility. This significant achievement was marked by the placement of a massive Read More …

Iran: Global Supply Chains Navigate Challenges

4 Important Topics to Know Following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on February 28, 2026, major shipping companies Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk suspended all transits through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Read More …

Cruise Lines Provide Secure Care, Safety For Travelers

4 Important Topics to Know While current regional events have led to an unexpected extension of time at sea for approximately 15,000 cruise passengers, the situation is being managed with a high degree of care and professionalism. Cruise lines such Read More …

With Caution, Global Shipping Routes Remain Safe

The 2025 Risk Intelligence report indicates a complex landscape for global maritime security, characterized by a 30 percent increase in security incidents compared to the previous year. While kidnappings of seafarers remain relatively rare when compared to the peak years Read More …

Innovative Royal Caribbean Green Technologies Power Future Travels

Royal Caribbean is making significant strides in maritime sustainability with the Icon Class, which serves as a primary testbed for technologies aimed at achieving a net-zero cruise ship by 2035. The fifth Icon Class ship, set for 2028, will incorporate Read More …

Ensuring Fair Standards For Every Maritime Worker

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority is currently conducting a thorough review of the Carnival Encounter after the vessel docked in Darwin. This proactive investigation follows reports regarding crew welfare and operational conditions on board. Such inspections are a standard and Read More …

Atlantic Canada Welcomes Thriving New Cruise Season

The cruise industry in Atlantic Canada is entering a remarkably vibrant era as it celebrates three decades of successful regional partnership in 2026. This milestone year highlights the enduring strength of the collaboration between various ports and stakeholders who have Read More …

National Geographic Launches Exciting New Warm Expeditions

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has launched an inspiring new eight-page brochure designed specifically for the UK travel trade, focusing on the growing popularity of warm weather expedition cruising. This dedicated publication is a valuable tool for travel agents, providing them with Read More …