cruise news

A Change.org petition against Royal Caribbean's cancelled Perfect Day Mexico resort surpassed 5 million signatures in June 2026, weeks after the Mexican government officially halted the project.

Galveston cruise port operates under tropical storm watch as Potential Tropical Cyclone One strengthens toward Texas coast in 2026. Multiple cruise ships scheduled during the advisory period face potential operational disruptions.

A 25-year-old Illinois man faces three felony digital voyeurism charges after allegedly photographing a teen girl without consent aboard Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas during an Eastern Caribbean cruise in May 2026.

A Carnival Breeze passenger's deliberate jump from a Cozumel pier went viral with 2.2 million TikTok views in 2026, sparking cruise safety concerns and triggering potential lifetime bans from the cruise line.

Royal Caribbean selects six emerging artists from the Caribbean and Central America to create permanent destination-inspired installations aboard its new flagship Legend of the Seas, launching Europe July 2026.

Madeira emerges as a strategic Atlantic destination for ultra-luxury cruise operators, with potential 2028 deployments signaling industry shift toward boutique vessels and experience-led itineraries.

Mitsui Ocean Cruises expands long-haul strategy with ambitious 47-day South Pacific roundtrip from Yokohama, visiting 13 ports across Melanesia, Polynesia, and Micronesia starting February 2027.

Hapag-Lloyd's Hanseatic Spirit emerges from 10-day Bremerhaven maintenance cycle with refreshed wellness facilities, redesigned dining spaces, and upgraded technical systems ready for Scotland expeditions and Arctic voyages.

Australia's cruise sector has exploded into an AUD 8.4 billion economic powerhouse, with Townsville, Brisbane, and five major ports driving unprecedented regional growth and employment across coastal Australia.

Oceania Cruises expands 2027 Northern Europe itineraries across Iceland, Norway, Baltic Sea capitals, and the British Isles using small luxury vessels for deeper destination immersion.

Celebrity Cruises' flagship Solstice-class vessel returns to service with major cabin additions, revolutionary outdoor spaces, and premium dining venues aligned to Edge-class standards.

Carnival Cruise Line launches exclusive private beachfront cabanas across Australian destinations, transforming shore experiences and boosting per-passenger spending in Queensland's growing cruise tourism sector.