Maritime safety protocols and emergency readiness were demonstrated in full force when a passenger aboard Carnival Legend received rapid medical evacuation off the southwest coast of England. Navigating through the English Channel on the return leg of a 10-night British Read More …
Ultra-luxury ocean travel is reaching new intellectual heights as Seabourn announces its inaugural lineup of distinguished guest speakers from The Atlantic for the autumn 2026 sailing season. Marking the first major activation of an exclusive three-year collaboration between the cruise Read More …
Virgin Voyages has achieved an extraordinary commercial milestone after recording the single highest revenue day in the company’s history on August 13. Surpassing its previous all-time sales record set during Black Friday 2025, the adults-only cruise line experienced an unprecedented Read More …
The global maritime industry has reached an exciting sustainability milestone as small-scale energy supplier Avenir LNG successfully completed its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation for Royal Caribbean International in Honduras. The fueling operation took place during a scheduled Read More …
The cruise industry is charting an exciting course toward 2027, with at least fourteen new oceangoing vessels scheduled to enter service and expand global fleet capacity by four percent. Adding more than twenty-seven thousand lower berths, the upcoming generation of Read More …
Maritime oversight bodies and industry advocates are engaging in meaningful dialogue to enhance living and working standards for crew members aboard international cruise ships. Following reports raised by maritime representatives regarding conditions on vessels operating off Australia, official regulatory authorities Read More …
Luxury cruise operator Crystal Cruises has announced a major expansion milestone by officially exercising its option with renowned Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. This decisive step confirms the construction contract for a third new-generation oceangoing cruise ship, scheduled for delivery in 2034. Read More …
The Port of Galveston is proactively addressing rapid cruise industry expansion by investing in innovative traffic management and infrastructure upgrades. As one of the top cruise homeports in North America, Galveston is experiencing record passenger volumes, prompting port officials and Read More …
Cruise lines and avid travelers are turning unexpected itinerary adjustments into positive opportunities to reimagine ocean travel. While factors like seasonal tropical weather, bio-security measures regarding invasive beetles, or local pilot shortages can occasionally alter scheduled port stops in regions Read More …