Cruise news (Seattle USA-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean schedules 2027 Alaska cruises across 4 ships
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has outlined its summer 2027 deployment to Alaska, presenting travelers with an extensive collection of itineraries...
November 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises commences major refurbishment of MSC Magnifica
MSC Cruises has initiated an extensive modernization of MSC Magnifica, marking the beginning of a large-scale enhancement program across its fleet...
October 31, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Victoria Harbour Authority (BC Canada) halts cruise ship shore power project amid rising costs
The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) has withdrawn from plans to install shore power at Ogden Point, citing prohibitive costs despite...
October 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Victoria BC’s 2025 cruise season nears completion as final ships arrive from Alaska
Victoria BC’s 2025 cruise season is drawing to a close with the arrival of its final vessels this weekend. More than 300 ships have called at...
October 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line announces Asia 2027–2028 schedule
HAL-Holland America Line has released details of its 2027–2028 Asian season. The program introduces three new ports in Japan—Hitachinaka...
October 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Legend makes unscheduled return to Acapulco after 15-year absence
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Legend made an unplanned call at Acapulco, Mexico, on Saturday, October 11th, marking the company’s...
October 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises opens bookings for Summer 2027 Alaska voyages
MSC Cruises has opened reservations for its Summer 2027 Alaska voyages, to be operated by MSC Poesia from Seattle beginning April 26th, 2027. The...
October 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America commissions Alaska-themed float for 2025 Macy’s Parade
HAL-Holland America Line will bring the essence of Alaska to New York City this November as it debuts its first float in the 99th Macy’s...
October 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Star Princess cruise ship starts Maiden Voyage
Princess Cruises has launched Star Princess, the fleet's newest SPEHERE-Class and the 17th vessel. The ship departed from Barcelona on her inaugural...
October 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Culinary icons join HAL-Holland America’s 2026 Grand Voyages
HAL-Holland America Line will enhance its 2026 Grand Voyages by embedding members of its Culinary Ambassador program into select cruise segments...
October 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Poesia scheduled for major refurbishment ahead of Alaska 2026 season
MSC Cruises has announced a substantial drydock refurbishment of MSC Poesia in preparation for its inaugural Alaskan season in summer 2026. The...
September 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises unveils 230+ Global Voyages for 2027-2028 season
Oceania Cruises has released its voyage roster for the 2027-2028 season, unveiling over 230 itineraries across its fleet of 7 luxury small ships. The...
September 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival expands Galveston homeporting with 4-ship deployment in 2027-2028
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has confirmed that its 2027-2028 deployment will expand the company’s operations from Galveston, Texas, with four...
September 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises announces largest-ever Alaska deployment for 2027
Princess Cruises has detailed its most extensive Alaska cruise and cruisetour programme to date, scheduled for the 2027 season. Drawing on almost...
August 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Scarlet Lady ship opens Virgin Voyages’ Iceland chapter
Virgin Voyages celebrated a milestone this week as Scarlet Lady became the first ship in the fleet to visit Iceland, marking the brand’s...
August 5, 2025