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 …
Holland America Line has officially opened bookings for its highly anticipated 2028 European cruise season. Marking its largest port presence in the region in nearly a decade, the premium cruise line is offering an expansive lineup of sailings spanning Northern Read More …
Carnival Pride is pioneering an innovative hull-cleaning technology designed to support cleaner, more sustainable maritime operations. Partnering with marine technology specialists, Carnival has implemented a state-of-the-art robotic cleaning system that inspects and removes biofouling from the ship’s underwater hull without Read More …
Cruise ship entertainment has shed its retro stereotypes of sequined crooners and nostalgic tribute acts, transforming into a premier home for world-class, cutting-edge theater. Today’s modern ocean liners are custom-designed with state-of-the-art performance venues holding 600 to 1,000 spectators. Equipped Read More …
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has officially delivered Explora III, the luxury cruise brand Explora Journeys’ first liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered vessel. Built at the Sestri Ponente shipyard in Genoa, Italy, the delivery marks a major milestone for MSC Group’s luxury Read More …
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has officially delivered Explora III, the luxury cruise brand Explora Journeys’ first liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered vessel. Built at the Sestri Ponente shipyard in Genoa, Italy, the delivery marks a major milestone for MSC Group’s luxury Read More …
According to a travel feature on Nassau day passes, cruise passengers are increasingly prioritizing “time wealth” by seeking effortless port experiences that eliminate long shuttle rides and complicated excursion schedules. With Nassau Cruise Port’s upgraded boardwalk providing a scenic and Read More …
According to an exciting report by CruiseIndustryNews, Carnival Cruise Line is enhancing the onboard gaming experience aboard the Carnival Firenze by introducing a third casino space on select sailings. Building on the vessel’s popular Italian-themed flair, known as “Fun Italian Read More …
Holland America Line has opened bookings for its expanded 2028 Europe season, marking its highest number of European port calls in nearly a decade. Drawing on over 150 years of maritime heritage, the cruise line is expanding its year-round European Read More …