Cruise news (Tampa USA-tagged)
- Accidents
Hurricane Milton forces flight suspensions and cruise itinerary changes across Florida
Flights from Tampa and Orlando are being suspended, and cruise ships rerouted as Hurricane Milton rapidly intensifies. The storm, with sustained...
October 8, 2024 - Accidents
Hurricane Helene forces CCL-Carnival to reroute multiple cruise ships
As Hurricane Helene approaches the Gulf of Mexico and Florida, several cruise lines have announced itinerary adjustments in response to the storm...
September 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival marks 30 years in Port Tampa Bay with environmental initiatives and local partnerships
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line marked its 30-year partnership with the Tampa Bay region (Florida, USA) on September 21st, 2024, with a VIP event aboard the...
September 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival announces 2026-2027 cruise itineraries from Tampa and Mobile
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled its 2026-2027 schedule, offering a range of itineraries leaving from Florida/Tampa and Alabama/Mobile to...
September 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Historic First: Oceania Cruises launches ultra-premium sailings from Port Tampa Bay
The luxury travel brand Oceania Cruises, renowned for its culinary and destination-focused voyages, has announced a series of new Caribbean and...
August 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival reveals 2026-2027 cruise plans with new European and Alaska itineraries
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled the initial phase of its 2026-2027 deployment plans, starting with summer 2026 sailings to highly sought-after...
August 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 - Cruise Industry
RSSC-Regent announces 173 new itineraries (2026-2027 Voyage Collection)
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled its 2026-2027 Voyage Collection, featuring 173 new itineraries across the globe. Guests can pre-register...
July 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Tampa Bay approves $500,000 design contract for 4th cruise terminal
Port Tampa Bay (Florida USA) commissioners approved a US$500,000 contract with an engineering firm on Tuesday, June 18th, to initiate the design...
June 23, 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 - Cruise Industry
Margaritaville at Sea's ship Islander sets sail for homeport Tampa Florida after major refurbishment
The newest Margaritaville at Sea vessel, the Margaritaville at Sea Islander, has commenced her voyage to Tampa, Florida USA. Departing from the...
May 24, 2024 - Accidents
Norovirus outbreaks affect ~200 passengers on Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean ships
Nearly 200 individuals fell ill due to norovirus outbreaks on Princess Cruises and RCI-Royal Caribbean International ships. According to the CDC...
April 27, 2024 - Accidents
Carnival Paradise crew rescues 27 Cubans during voyage from Tampa FL
During her voyage from Tampa, Florida USA to Isla Roatan/Honduras on Sunday afternoon, April 21st, CCL's ship Carnival Paradise engaged in a rescue...
April 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises unveils 2025-2026 Tropics and Exotics Collection
Oceania Cruises, renowned for its culinary and destination-focused voyages, has unveiled its 2025-2026 Tropics and Exotics Collection. The collection...
April 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean's ships Rhapsody and Grandeur homeported in Tampa for 2025-2026 winter
Tampa's maritime landscape is set to flourish with the arrival of two of RCI-Royal Caribbean's renowned vessels, Rhapsody of the Seas and Grandeur of...
March 14, 2024