Cruise news (cruise industry market-tagged)
- 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 - Cruise Industry
Emirates Airlines and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises announce fly-cruise partnership for 2026-2027 season
The Emirates Airlines and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises have entered into a formal partnership agreement aimed at delivering integrated luxury air and sea...
April 29, 2025 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean suspends visits to Labadee (Haiti)
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has adjusted multiple cruise itineraries, removing scheduled visits to its private island resort Labadee (Haiti...
April 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port NOLA sets new monthly cruise passenger record in March 2025
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) reported a record-breaking 165,000 cruise passenger movements in March 2025, surpassing its previous high of...
April 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises to develop a second/artificial Bahamian island (Little Cay) near Ocean Cay
MSC Cruises is advancing its private island offerings in the Caribbean by developing a second exclusive destination in the Bahamas, provisionally...
April 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Float-out of Viking Amun marks a milestone for Nile Cruises
On April 17th, Viking Group launched/floated out from drydock its newest Nile cruiser Viking Amun. The elegant boat hosts 82 guests in 41 staterooms...
April 23, 2025