Cruise news (Fort Lauderdale USA-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line schedules 2027 Canada & New England cruises
HAL-Holland America Line has detailed its 2027 Canada and New England season, with sailings scheduled from May through October aboard Volendam and...
September 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Janaína Torres named Godmother of Celebrity Xcel ship
Celebrity Cruises has appointed Janaína Torres as the godmother of Celebrity Xcel, marking the first time a Brazilian chef has taken on this...
August 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Florida-based RCI ships Grandeur OTS and Jewel OTS exchange Caribbean routes
RCI-Royal Caribbean has effected an unanticipated redeployment of vessels for certain voyages, resulting in a quiet boon for some passengers. The...
August 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Viking announces 2027–2028 World Cruise itineraries
On August 14th, 2025, Viking confirmed details of its 2027–2028 World Cruise program. The Viking Vesta will depart Fort Lauderdale on December...
August 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises schedules expansive 2027 European itineraries
Princess Cruises has unveiled its 2027 European cruise schedule, comprising 200+ voyages and a 5-ship fleet: Sun Princess, Enchanted Princess...
June 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
150-night World Cruise 2028 scheduled for Crystal Symphony ship
Crystal Cruises has announced its most extensive World Cruise to date. Titled "Treasures of the Tides", the voyage is scheduled for Crystal Symphony...
May 13, 2025 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean changes itineraries amid ongoing suspension of Labadee port calls
As of May 2025, RCI-Royal Caribbean International has extended its suspension of port calls to Labadee, Haiti, through the summer season. This...
May 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Beyond ship commences Miami homeport operations
On May 4th, the Celebrity Beyond, an EDGE-class vessel operated by Celebrity Cruises, arrived at PortMiami (Florida USA), marking the commencement of...
May 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Xcel to commence operations ahead of schedule
Celebrity Cruises has announced that its forthcoming vessel, Celebrity Xcel, will begin service earlier than initially planned. A 4-night preview...
May 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises announces 2027 Grand Circle Pacific Voyage (ship Coral Princess)
Princess Cruises has unveiled its most extensive itinerary to date: the 2027 Grand Circle Pacific Voyage. This 129-day journey aboard the Coral...
April 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises' newest ship Xcel to offer enhanced dining and entertainment
Celebrity Cruises has confirmed the forthcoming debut of Celebrity Xcel, its latest Edge-series vessel, designed to enhance onboard experiences for...
April 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises adds Preview Voyage for its newest ship Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Cruises has expanded the deployment schedule for its newest vessel Celebrity Xcel by adding a 4-night preview voyage ahead of the ship...
April 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line announces 2027 Grand Voyages
HAL-Holland America Line has published the itineraries for its 2027 Grand Voyages, offering travelers the opportunity to either complete a 129-day...
April 26, 2025 - Accidents
Incident aboard RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Liberty OTS results in passenger arrests
During a 4-night voyage to the Bahamas aboard RCI-Royal Caribbean's vessel Liberty of the Seas, an altercation occurred involving passengers and a...
April 24, 2025 - Accidents
HAL cruise passenger dies in jet ski accident at Half Moon Cay
A 73-year-old female passenger from the cruise ship Nieuw Amsterdam lost her life in a jet ski accident at Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, on Saturday, March...
March 24, 2025