Cruise news (FamiliesKids-tagged)
- 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 - Cruise Industry
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines partners with RWS Global to enhance onboard entertainment
The UK-based Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced a strategic partnership with RWS Global to redesign and expand its onboard entertainment program...
October 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador Cruise Line to operate entirely adult-only no-fly programme for 2027-2028 season
In June 2025, Ambassador Cruise Line UK confirmed that its 2027-2028 programme would mark the first season in which all no-fly sailings are reserved...
October 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys opens sales for F1 Paddock Club experience aboard Explora I
Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has opened reservations for its F1 Paddock Club™ VIP Hospitality program for...
October 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises redefines shore excursions with 4 specialized categories
Costa Cruises has introduced a structured approach to its shore excursion program, dividing its offerings into four distinct categories designed to...
October 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation extends meal donation program into Latin America
Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise operator comprising eight distinct cruise lines, has expanded its prepared meal donation...
October 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
P&O Cruises adjusts adult-only sailings to family departures
P&O Cruises has announced that several departures previously designated as adults-only will now be open to families, marking a shift in...
October 8, 2025