Cruise news (Port Canaveral USA-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean appoints astronaut Kellie Gerardi as Godmother of Star OTS
RCI-Royal Caribbean has appointed astronaut, author, and science communicator Kellie Gerardi as the Godmother of its newest vessel, Star of the Seas...
August 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Festivale to debut in 2027 with enhanced family offerings from Port Canaveral
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has opened bookings for its newest Excel-class vessel, Carnival Festivale, scheduled to enter service in 2027. The ship will...
August 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival expands Excel-class ship deployment with new Bahamas and Caribbean cruises in 2027-2028
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has outlined expanded deployment plans for its Excel-class vessels in the 2027-2028 season, introducing shorter itineraries...
August 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean’s Star OTS makes first call at Port Canaveral FL
RCI-Royal Caribbean’s newest vessel, Star of the Seas, the largest cruise ship presently in service, made her inaugural call at Port Canaveral...
August 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian schedules 500+ Spring & Summer 2027 voyages across 20 ships
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled its spring and summer 2027 deployment, featuring over 500 voyages aboard 20 vessels from nearly 30 homeports...
July 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises deploys 6 ships to the USA (4 homeports) in summer 2027
MSC Cruises has scheduled a comprehensive itinerary program for summer 2027, deploying 6 vessels and using 4 USA homeports. From Miami, Port...
July 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 - Cruise Industry
Celebration Key welcomes Grand Bahama ahead of Carnival Vista visit
On July 12th, Grand Bahama’s community leaders, government officials, and local residents were invited on Carnival Vista for an exclusive first...
July 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port Canaveral advances terminal expansions to accommodate largest cruise ships
Port Canaveral (Orlando, Florida USA) commissioners have advanced two significant infrastructure projects to better accommodate ever-larger cruise...
June 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port Canaveral and CCL-Carnival celebrate 35 years of continuous partnership
Earlier today, June 9th, Port Canaveral and CCL-Carnival Cruise Line observed a notable milestone—35 years of continuous partnership—with...
June 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Diana Ross to serve as Godmother for Royal Caribbean's newest ship Star OTS
RCI-Royal Caribbean has designated musical legend Diana Ross as the official godmother of Star of the Seas, the fleet’s second ICON‑class...
June 8, 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
Royal Caribbean's newest ship Star OTS begins sea trials ahead of 2025 debut
RCI-Royal Caribbean’s upcoming Star of the Seas, the fleet's second ICON-Class vessel, has commenced Baltic Sea trials, marking a significant...
May 21, 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
NCL's newest ship Norwegian Aqua commences inaugural season from Port Canaveral (FL USA)
Port Canaveral/Orlando (Florida USA) welcomed NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line's latest vessel, Norwegian Aqua, marking the commencement of her inaugural...
May 4, 2025