Cruise news (FamiliesKids-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line expands Great Stirrup Cay facilities
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has announced a series of substantial developments at its private destination, Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas, centred on...
January 8, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Oceania becomes an adults-only luxury cruise line
Oceania Cruises has adopted an adults-only policy, with all new reservations made from today limited to guests aged 18 and over. Existing bookings...
January 7, 2026 - Accidents
Adult and child retrieved from water during Carnival Sunrise port call
A parent and child were recovered from the water by CCL-Carnival Cruise Line ship personnel after entering the sea alongside the berthed at...
December 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival schedules adults-only Transatlantic repositioning cruises
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line is extending its focus on adults-only cruising with a series of dedicated sailings planned for 2026, including a...
December 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
National Geographic Photo Camp brings visual storytelling skills to emerging coastal communities
National Geographic Photo Camp, a programme supported by the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Fund, has continued to operate immersive, week...
December 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Holland America and Seabourn to carry full FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage at sea
HAL-Holland America Line and Seabourn Cruises have secured broadcast rights from IMG to transmit the 2026 FIFA World Cup across their respective...
December 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line introduces limited-time All-In-One Value Packages for 2026
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has introduced two new bundled fare options designed to simplify onboard spending and provide greater cost predictability...
December 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC's private island Ocean Cay to be upgraded with new family & wellness amenities in 2026
MSC Cruises has announced that beginning January 2026 its private island, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in the Bahamas will offer an expanded suite of...
December 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
P&O Cruises adds 5-berth cabins to Arvia, Britannia and Iona
P&O Cruises UK has introduced a new accommodation configuration: 5-berth cabins on the ships Arvia, Britannia and Iona. The family-type...
December 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival unveils plans for Ensenada Bay Village
The port of Ensenada, long treated as a routine West Coast call port rather than a standout destination, is poised for transformation. On December...
December 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages introduces month-long Alaskan cruise season 2026
Virgin Voyages is preparing for its first Alaskan deployment in summer 2026 and is positioning the program around slow-paced exploration and an...
December 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
NCL's newest ship Norwegian Luna to sail with concert-style tribute and futuristic theater
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has charted a novel course in its onboard entertainment for the upcoming launch of Norwegian Luna in March 2026. The new...
November 24, 2025 - Accidents
Investigation continues into passenger death on CCL's ship Carnival Horizon
An 18-year-old passenger, Anna Kepner of Titusville, Florida, was found deceased aboard Carnival Horizon on November 8th. According to a security...
November 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages launches land-based entertainment production arm
Virgin Voyages has announced a new entertainment initiative, "Screw It, Let's Do It Productions," which will adapt its original shipboard shows for...
November 22, 2025 - Accidents
Port Canaveral conducts crew deportation following CSEM enforcement
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Port Canaveral (Orlando FL) have conducted another enforcement action resulting in the deportation of...
November 20, 2025