Cruise ship itinerary changes, maritime industry developments, mega-vessel launches, and port advisory updates for ocean travelers.
Princess Cruises expands its 2028 Alaska season with 185 sailings, eight ships, fourteen itineraries, and immersive wilderness cruisetours.
Princess Cruises scales its 2028 Alaska operations to 185 sailings across 14 itineraries, integrating wilderness lodges and rail journeys for deeper inland exploration.
Mexico has doubled its cruise passenger fee to $10 as part of a phased increase reaching $21 by 2028, joining other American nations in raising tourist levies.
Viking increases its Nile River cruise capacity with a new purpose-built luxury vessel, expanding access to Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan for heritage tourists.
TUI and MSC Cruises are spearheading a shift toward liquefied biomethane (LBM) and LNG to decarbonize European maritime travel and meet strict EU FuelEU Maritime regulations.
Royal Caribbean International has announced significant itinerary revisions for Spectrum of the Seas in Asia, affecting routes connecting China, Japan, and South Korea for 2026 sailings.
Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas has cancelled multiple Naples port calls, diverting to Marseille after Italian authorities cited safety and infrastructure restrictions for the Icon-class vessel.
The Hainan government has launched a strategic ten-point policy package to accelerate cruise industry growth, focusing on infrastructure expansion and new international routes connecting China with Southeast Asia.
Celebrity Cruises is deploying four Edge Series ships for its 2028–2029 season, introducing a historic first visit to Galway, Ireland, and expanding luxury itineraries across Japan, Egypt, and Antarctica.
Atlas Ocean Voyages celebrates the 5th anniversary of World Navigator by expanding its luxury fleet and announcing strategic entries into Asian and African markets by 2028.
Mexico is doubling its federal Non-Resident Duty for foreign cruise passengers from US$5 to US$10 starting August 2026, impacting major hubs like Cozumel and Cabo San Lucas.
The Silver Endeavour has completed five years of service, signaling a major shift in luxury travel as high-net-worth adventurers increasingly prioritize remote polar expeditions over traditional cruising.
