Cruise news (money-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Hawaii to introduce a tax on cruise ship tourists in 2026
A ruling by a federal judge has allowed Hawaii to proceed with plans to include cruise ship passengers in a new tourist tax intended to help the...
December 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line adjusts fare structure to enhance trade engagement
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has announced a revision to its fare commission policy affecting travel intermediaries, removing all non-commissionable...
December 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation consolidates corporate structure under Bermuda flag
Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise shipowner, has outlined a corporate restructuring plan that includes relocating its legal...
December 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Isle of Portland Port (UK) registers dual cruise milestones in 2025
Isle of Portland Port (England UK) recorded an unprecedented level of cruise activity during 2025, setting two operational benchmarks after a late...
December 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line introduces limited-time All-In-One Value Packages for 2026
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has introduced two new bundled fare options designed to simplify onboard spending and provide greater cost predictability...
December 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
France to impose €15 cruise-passenger levy under new budget
The French legislature approved a proposal to introduce a new tax on cruise ship passengers — a levy of EUR 15 per person for each French port...
December 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival unveils plans for Ensenada Bay Village
The port of Ensenada, long treated as a routine West Coast call port rather than a standout destination, is poised for transformation. On December...
December 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Dart Harbour enhances tender facilities for cruise ships visiting Dartmouth
The Dart Harbour authority has recently upgraded the tendering arrangements for cruise vessels calling at Dartmouth (England). According...
December 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cruise Saudi and Heritage Commission sign deal to embed Saudi culture into itineraries
The state-backed operator Cruise Saudi has formalised a collaboration with the Heritage Commission of Saudi Arabia to weave the Kingdom’s...
December 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RSSC-Regent expands land-to-sea offer with 2027-2028 Concierge Collection
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed its 2027–2028 “Concierge Collection,” a programme of 3-night, pre-cruise land stays in...
December 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages introduces month-long Alaskan cruise season 2026
Virgin Voyages is preparing for its first Alaskan deployment in summer 2026 and is positioning the program around slow-paced exploration and an...
December 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Construction underway for Philadelphia’s new cruise terminal
PhilaPort has begun construction on the future PhilaPort Cruise Terminal, a facility planned on a 16-acre site adjacent to Philadelphia International...
December 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises unveils 2-fare structure for 2025 bookings
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has announced a revised fare structure that will take effect for all new bookings made on or after December 2nd, 2025. The...
December 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Taiwan projects continued growth across its cruise terminals
Taiwan’s cruise sector has entered a period of renewed visibility as recent projections from the Taiwan International Ports Corporation...
November 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Azamara introduces pre-cruise reservation system for dining and spa services
Azamara Cruises has announced a new system that allows guests to arrange specialty dining and spa appointments prior to embarkation. The program...
November 28, 2025