New Shore Power Upgrades Transform Charlottetown Port

Port Charlottetown is entering a new era of sustainable maritime operations thanks to a significant federal investment of up to $14.3 million. This funding, provided through the Green Shipping Corridor Program, is dedicated to installing advanced shore power infrastructure at Read More …

Carnival Corporation Expands Mexico Maritime Cadet Program

Carnival Corporation is reinforcing its commitment to global maritime education by expanding its successful cadet apprenticeship program in Mexico. Through a newly signed agreement at Seatrade Cruise Global, the world’s largest cruise company is broadening its partnership with the Maritime Read More …

Cruise Industry Prepares For Behavioral Wellness Shifts

The rise of GLP-1 medications is sparking a significant behavioral shift within the cruise industry, particularly among high-value demographics such as premium and luxury travelers. As more passengers adopt these treatments, their habits are moving away from traditional volume-based consumption Read More …

Port Of Barcelona Resumes Smooth Cruise Operations

The Port of Barcelona demonstrated exceptional emergency preparedness this week following a container fire that briefly disrupted local maritime operations on March 29, 2026. The incident, which began in a freight terminal near the bridge leading to the cruise docks, Read More …

Cruises Continue After Venezuela Flight Delays

Following United States military actions in Venezuela in early January 2026, the Caribbean cruise industry faced logistical challenges primarily stemming from significant flight disruptions rather than direct maritime threats. While the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association confirms that most itineraries are operating Read More …

Port Miami Sets Record Passenger Volume, For Them

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 …

Cruise Line Delivers Vital Aid To Jamaican Communities

Carnival Cruise Line has dispatched another shipment of hurricane relief supplies to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, aboard the Carnival Horizon. This latest delivery is part of a coordinated humanitarian response following Hurricane Melissa, organized in partnership with Direct Relief, the Miami Read More …

Ha Long Bay Sees Record International Arrivals

The Ha Long International Cruise Port in Vietnam’s Quang Ninh province is projecting a significant year for international cruise arrivals, with expectations to welcome approximately 32,000 visitors by the end of 2025. This achievement reinforces Ha Long’s status as a Read More …

Carnival Resumes Ocho Rios Cruises After Hurricane

Carnival Cruise Line (CCL) has successfully resumed calls to the Ocho Rios port in Jamaica following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, marking a significant step in the island’s tourism recovery. The Carnival Paradise was the first CCL ship reported to Read More …