Cruise news (money-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
P&O Cruises adjusts adult-only sailings to family departures
P&O Cruises has announced that several departures previously designated as adults-only will now be open to families, marking a shift in...
October 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten to launch first climate-neutral biofuel cruise along the Norwegian coast
Hurtigruten is preparing to conduct its first fully climate-neutral sailing on October 29th, 2025, marking a milestone in sustainable maritime...
October 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Isle of Man reports record cruise season growth for 2025
The Isle of Man UK recorded its strongest cruise season to date in 2025, with passenger numbers increasing by 21% compared to the previous year...
October 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group launches Port Partners program in Seward (Alaska)
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group has inaugurated its first business accelerator under the banner of its new “Port Partners” program, choosing...
October 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Historic Solent ferry company Red Funnel acquired by private equity
Red Funnel, a ferry operator whose roots trace back to 1820, has been acquired by UK investment firm Njord Partners as of late September 2025...
October 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port San Diego launches 2025-2026 cruise season with HAL/Holland America
The Port of San Diego has inaugurated its 2025-2026 cruise season in collaboration with long-standing homeport partner HAL-Holland America Line...
October 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Goldbelt Inc unveals $500M cruise port project for Douglas Island (Juneau, Alaska)
Goldbelt Inc. has begun to unveil the contours of its proposed US$500 million cruise ship port on the “backside” of Douglas Island...
October 2, 2025 NCL-Norwegian cancels 50+ cruises amid fleet realignment
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that it will cancel more than 50 sailings as part of a sweeping redeployment affecting 4 of its vessels...
October 2, 2025- Cruise Industry
Global Ports Holding/GPH starts expansive constructions across its cruise ports
Global Ports Holding (GPH), known as the world’s largest cruise port operator, moved forward this year following the inauguration of its new...
September 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Bahamas enforces compulsory pilotage for all vessels, including cruise ships
The Bahamian government has begun strict enforcement of a pilotage requirement mandating the use of licensed maritime pilots for all vessels entering...
September 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages introduces new fare structure with tiered options
Virgin Voyages has announced the introduction of a revised fare model, scheduled to take effect on October 7th, 2025. The system, branded as...
September 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group secures Meyer Turku shipbuilding orders through 2036
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group has entered into a long-term framework agreement with the Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku, guaranteeing its right to...
September 24, 2025 P&O revises 2026-2027 cruise schedule: Ventura refit and Arvia itinerary changes
P&O Cruises has cancelled two upcoming voyages — one on MS Ventura in 2026 and another on MS Arvia in 2027 — citing different...
September 21, 2025- Cruise Industry
Madeira (Portugal) to host CLIA European Summit 2026
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has confirmed that its 2026 European Summit will be held in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal), from 23 to...
September 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Polar Latitudes Expeditions and Albatros Expeditions announce merger
Polar Latitudes Expeditions and Albatros Expeditions have confirmed a merger that will unite their operations under a single brand, scheduled to...
September 17, 2025