Cruise news (Key West USA-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Hawaii’s Green Fee runs aground as cruise tax faces court delay
Hawaii’s closely watched “Green Fee,” a new levy on hotels, short-term rentals, and cruise tourism, encountered a legal setback...
January 4, 2026 - Accidents
Search suspended after 77-yo passenger goes overboard from HAL's ship Nieuw Statendam
A passenger went overboard from the HAL-Holland America Line ship Nieuw Statendam while the vessel was sailing north of Cuba, prompting an extended...
January 2, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Margaritaville at Sea plans fleetwide introduction of High Tide Market
Margaritaville at Sea has confirmed plans to introduce High Tide Market, a new food hall concept that will be deployed across its fleet beginning in...
December 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises expands Caribbean 2027–2028 schedule
Celebrity Cruises has charted an expansive Caribbean program for the 2027–2028 seasons, deploying 8 vessels from four Florida homeports and...
November 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
ACL-American Cruise Lines christens American Pioneer in Key West
ACL-American Cruise Lines has announced the christening of its newest vessel, American Pioneer, which was formally named in a ceremony at Mallory...
November 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL homeports Carnival Valor in Mobile (Alabama) from 2027
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced the next phase of its 2027–2028 deployment plan, which includes the establishment of year-round...
October 22, 2025 - Accidents
Celebrity Cruises changes 2025–2026 itineraries, cancels visits to Labadee, Haiti
Celebrity Cruises has revised a series of upcoming itineraries, removing calls at Labadee, Haiti, from select Caribbean voyages scheduled throughout...
October 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Very Merry Margaritaville at Sea Holiday Cruises return for December season
Margaritaville at Sea has confirmed the return of its holiday-themed Very Merry Margaritaville at Sea sailings aboard Paradise and Islander during...
September 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Margaritaville at Sea unveils 2027 cruises with new ports and longer itineraries
Margaritaville at Sea has announced its 2027 sailing schedule for the MAS Islander ship, featuring the vessel's inaugural overnight in New Orleans...
April 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
ACL's ship American Legend christened in Key West (Florida USA)
American Cruise Lines/ACL's newest ship - American Legend, was officially christened in Key West, Florida, marking the latest addition to the company...
February 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
ACL's newest ship American Legend starts inaugural cruise from St Petersburg Florida
ACL-American Cruise Lines announced that its newest vessel - American Legend, embarked on the maiden voyage on Monday, November 25th. The ship is...
November 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Seven Seas Mariner ship to host RSSC-Regent's first Reunion Cruise in 6 years
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises, a leader in ultra-luxury ocean cruising, has revealed details of its upcoming Reunion Cruise, marking the first such...
October 21, 2024 - Accidents
Cruise lines alter itineraries as Hurricane Debby approaches Florida
As Hurricane Debby approached Florida's West Coast, Margaritaville at Sea adjusted the schedules for two of MAS Islander ship's voyages. Originally...
August 5, 2024 - Accidents
Greece considers limiting cruise ship visitors amid overtourism concerns
Greece is reportedly considering restrictions on the number of cruise visitors to its popular destinations, following similar measures seen in other...
June 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Margaritaville at Sea's newest ship MAS Islander sets sail from Tampa FL
The newest addition to the Jimmy Buffett-themed Margaritaville at Sea cruise line has arrived in Tampa, Florida. MAS Islander, the company's second...
June 12, 2024