Cruise news (cruise industry market-tagged)
- Accidents
Ocean Victory detained in Málaga as Alma Cruceros suspends operations
The Ocean Victory, operated by the newly established Spanish cruise line Alma Cruceros, was detained on May 20, 2025, at the Port of Málaga...
May 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group launches RCGU to enhance workforce development
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group has introduced Royal Caribbean Group University (RCGU), a new internal learning platform aimed at supporting the...
May 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises expands World Class fleet with two LNG-powered ships
On Monday, May 19, 2025, MSC Cruises formalized contracts with French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique (STX France in St Nazaire) for the...
May 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's new resorts Perfect Day Mexico and Royal Beach Club Paradise Island (Bahamas)
RCI-Royal Caribbean International is set to enhance its portfolio of exclusive cruise destinations with Perfect Day Mexico (Mahahual), scheduled to...
May 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
A-ROSA marks 2 decades of Rhone River cruises with enhanced itineraries and shipboard celebrations
In May 2025, A-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH commemorates the 20th anniversary of its vessels A-ROSA LUNA and A-ROSA STELLA operating on the Rhone River in...
May 12, 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
Costa Cruises' ship Fortuna sold, leaves the fleet in Sep 2026
The Carnival Corporation-owned Italian company Costa Cruises is reshaping its shipping operations with the planned transfer of the 22-year-old Costa...
May 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Mexico revises cruise passenger tax following industry pushback
In response to substantial opposition from the cruise industry, the Mexican government has significantly reduced its proposed cruise passenger tax...
May 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation to establish unified North American headquarters in Miami
The world's largest cruise shipowner Carnival Corporation has announced plans to consolidate its North American shoreside operations into a new...
May 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Lindblad Expeditions launches European river voyages in 2026 with Transcend Cruises' boats
Lindblad Expeditions has entered into a multi-year charter agreement with Transcend Cruises/fleet, marking its inaugural venture into European river...
May 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hawaii implements 11% cruise passenger tax to fund environmental initiatives
Effective January 1, 2026, Hawaii will extend its Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) to include cruise ship passengers, marking a significant policy...
May 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port Canaveral embarks on $500M infrastructure enhancement initiative
Port Canaveral (Orlando, Florida) has unveiled a comprehensive US$500 million investment plan aimed at upgrading and expanding its facilities across...
May 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Guernsey UK rejoins Cruise Europe to strengthen its position in European itineraries
In a strategic move to enhance its presence in the European cruise market, Guernsey UK has rejoined Cruise Europe as a regional member. This decision...
May 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises joins CLIA Australasia as regional member
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, a prominent operator in the luxury and expedition cruise sector, has become a Regional Member of Cruise Lines International...
May 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port of Montreal commences 2025 cruise season with arrival of Victory I
The Port of Montreal (Canada) officially commenced its 2025 cruise season with the arrival of Victory I, operated by Victory Cruise Lines (now...
April 29, 2025