Costa Cruises has confirmed the death of a 50-year-old German passenger following an incident at the Port of Civitavecchia, near Rome, on February 6, 2026. The individual reportedly fell from the Costa Smeralda while the vessel was docked at Pier Read More …
MSC Cruises has announced an extensive renovation project for its private Bahamian destination, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, with completion scheduled for late 2027. A primary focus of the expansion is the enhancement of the island’s infrastructure, specifically the extension Read More …
Effective January 2026, travelers visiting Mexican cruise ports such as Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Cabo San Lucas are facing new regulatory challenges regarding their luggage contents. Packing for a cruise requires a dual understanding of both the cruise line’s prohibited Read More …
MSC Cruises has announced a major fleet expansion plan that involves adding ten new ships by the year 2033. This growth is driven by a recent order for four vessels from the Meyer Werft shipyard, combined with an existing orderbook Read More …
Wave Season, the cruise industry’s largest and most exciting sales period, has arrived earlier than ever, bringing a wealth of promotional offers that extend across multiple years, including 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028. This is the perfect opportunity for travelers Read More …
While favorite Port Canaveral is the busiest and most engaging cruise port in the world, PortMiami recently established a new single-day record for passenger volume and ship traffic. The milestone was achieved on Sunday, November 30, 2025, when the port Read More …
The concept of first-class travel is making a discreet comeback across the modern cruise industry, not through overt class division, but by creating private, keycard-access sanctuaries known as “ship within a ship” enclaves. This trend provides luxury travelers with the Read More …
MSC Cruises has officially established a new homeport in Galveston, Texas, commencing year-round operations with the arrival of the MSC Seascape on November 7, 2025. This milestone was celebrated alongside the ribbon-cutting for the Port of Galveston’s new, state-of-the-art $\$156$ Read More …
The cruise industry is showcasing remarkable adaptability and flexibility as it navigates new waters in Asia. Recent changes involving new “special port fees” in China, which are a response to similar U.S. levies on Chinese vessels, are prompting cruise lines Read More …