Cruise news (Norfolk VA USA-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival and NCL-Norwegian expand cruise operations from Norfolk VA
By 2027, Norfolk, Virginia, will assume a larger role within the cruise industry as both CCL-Carnival Cruise Line and NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line...
September 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival shifts homeports and opens new sailings for 2027-2028
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has revealed its homeport deployments for the 2027-2028 season, with new operations established in Long Beach/LA, California...
September 19, 2025 - Accidents
Female passenger medevaced from Carnival Sunshine after departing Norfolk VA
Aboard the Carnival Sunshine, not long after departing Norfolk, Virginia, a medical crisis compelled the U.S. Coast Guard to undertake an urgent...
September 2, 2025 - Accidents
Four Filipino seafarers detained and deported from Carnival Sunshine at Norfolk
Federal authorities detained four Filipino crew members aboard Carnival Sunshine while the ship was docked at Norfolk and arranged for their...
August 22, 2025 - Accidents
Alleged due‑process concerns as Filipino crew deported from USA-based cruise ships
Since April, 100+ Filipino seafarers aboard cruise ships calling at USA ports have been removed and deported under what local organizations describe...
July 22, 2025 - Accidents
Carnival Sunshine departure from Norfolk delayed due to weather conditions
Carnival Sunshine will experience a delayed departure from homeport Norfolk (Virginia USA) due to an incoming cold front expected to impact the area...
February 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Norfolk VA becomes a permanent homeport for CCL's ship Carnival Sunshine
Norfolk (Virginia USA) has formally entered a new era of year-round cruising with the arrival of Carnival Sunshine. The 3700-passenger vessel set...
February 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line terminates Charleston homeporting, Sunshine ship repositioned to Norfolk VA
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line relocated the Carnival Sunshine ship to Charleston (South Carolina) in 2019, marking the occasion with significant...
December 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line announces new 2026 Caribbean and Transpacific voyages
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled a comprehensive lineup of new itineraries for the 2026-2027 season, featuring voyages from major USA homeports...
September 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line resumes Baltimore homeporting operations (Carnival Pride ship)
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line resumed operations in Baltimore (Maryland USA) on Saturday, May 25, with the return of the Carnival Pride ship, reinstating...
May 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Pride's cruises from Baltimore resume on May 26
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line anticipates the return of Carnival Pride to the Port of Baltimore (Maryland) on May 26, resuming her year-round homeport...
May 19, 2024 - Accidents
Carnival Legend ship changes homeport to Norfolk VA amid Baltimore Bridge's collapse
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced a temporary relocation of its operations for the Carnival Legend due to ongoing rescue and recovery operations...
March 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
ACL-American Cruise Lines offers itineraries leaving roundtrip from Washington DC
ACL-American Cruise Lines has announced the commencement of their exclusive American Revolution cruises for the current year. These unique voyages...
February 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises confirms Virginia port calls for Island Princess
A spokesperson for Princess Cruises confirmed on Friday, January 26, that the Island Princess is scheduled to make 3 port calls...
January 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Azamara's 2025 Fall Voyages: rediscovering New England and charting new maritime frontiers
Azamara's upcoming fall expeditions in 2025 signal a maritime odyssey, heralding the cruise line's return to the captivating shores of New England...
December 29, 2023