Port Tampa Bay Begins New Terminal Expansion

Port Tampa Bay has officially broken ground on its first new cruise facility in more than a quarter century. Work is underway to transform the historic former Metroport site, once known as the Banana Docks, into the port’s fourth dedicated Read More …

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 …

You Can Still Find Gold in Alaska If You Look Hard Enough 

Young Guest Finds Lost Wedding Ring Onboard Holland America Line guest Corbin Hindriksen made a heartwarming discovery during an Alaska Inside Passage voyage aboard Zaandam. While spending time at the ship’s Lido Pool, the nine-year-old from Fort Collins, Colorado, noticed Read More …

Port Canaveral Elevates Cruising With Grand Expansion

Port Canaveral has officially commenced construction on a transformative $95 million expansion and renovation of Cruise Terminal 10. Scheduled for completion in November 2027, this ambitious project is designed to accommodate the cruise industry’s largest vessel class, welcoming ships capable Read More …

Celebrity Cruises Expands Horizons To European Rivers

According to a report by Cruise Industry News, Royal Caribbean Group is expanding its maritime reach by launching Celebrity Cruises into the European river cruising market. Building on its renowned legacy of premium ocean voyages, the company aims to redefine Read More …

Princess Cruises Crew Member Overboard Near Cancun

The global cruise community is mourning the loss of an esteemed crew member. A crew member aboard the Regal Princess tragically died after going overboard while the ship was navigating the sunny waters off the coast of CancĂșn, Mexico. In Read More …

Consumer Reports Cruise Satisfaction Ranking Puts Norwegian Dead Last

According to a revealing maritime industry analysis published by Cruise Law News, a major shift in passenger feedback is capturing the attention of global travelers. In a comprehensive passenger satisfaction survey conducted by Consumer Reports, which evaluated nineteen major ocean Read More …

Holland America Upgrades Zuiderdam With Pinnacle Luxury

The future of premium ocean cruising is looking brighter than ever. The award-winning travel brand has officially announced that Zuiderdam will be the second ship to undergo a majestic transformation as part of the innovative Holland America Evolution program. This Read More …

StarDream Cruises Slashes Regional Asia Fuel Surcharges

The premium Asia-Pacific cruise sector is providing a major boost to regional tourism as StarDream Cruises officially announces a complete waiver and significant reduction of its fuel surcharges across multiple deployments. Spurred by stabilizing global fuel prices and a gradual Read More …