Cruise ship itinerary changes, maritime industry developments, mega-vessel launches, and port advisory updates for ocean travelers.
An analysis of floating amusement parks at sea, comparing Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL, MSC, and Costa Cruise rollercoasters, waterparks, and 2021-2025 passenger stats.
Royal Caribbean's Hero of the Seas debuts in August 2027 from Miami featuring The SpongeBob Musical, 28 dining venues, and Category 6 waterpark.
How 4,566-passenger mega-ships with 16 restaurants and 15 bars allow independent solo travelers to share multi-country cruises while keeping personal routines.
Hellenic Coast Guard investigates Rhodes port mooring line break involving cruise vessel; seaworthiness inspection required before departure.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils 39 new 2028 voyages featuring a 19-night Canada return from Liverpool, Caribbean routes, and solar eclipse sailings.
Holland America Line opens 2028 bookings for Canada and Atlantic Canada voyages featuring the upgraded Zuiderdam, bringing massive economic impact to Montréal and regional ports.
Great Lakes luxury small-ship cruises hit a record 25,000 passengers, connecting Chicago, Toronto, Mackinac Island, and the historic Soo Locks.
Oceania Cruises announces its 2027–2028 European collection featuring Oceania Allura's inaugural Mediterranean winter season from November 2027 to March 2028.
Norway and the UK align to modernize North Sea and Norwegian fjord cruise itineraries with zero-emission shore-power mandates and fleet decarbonization.
Margaritaville at Sea opens 2028 cruise bookings featuring new ports in Limón Costa Rica and Colón Panama aboard the Islander from Port Tampa Bay.
Holland America Line celebrates 80 years in Alaska with six ships operating between April and September 2027, featuring Great Bear Rainforest routes and early 2028 bookings.
Holland America Line will deploy six ships for its 80th anniversary in Alaska in 2027, adding 72 rooms at McKinley Chalet Resort in Denali and launching new Inside Passage routes.
