Cruise news (policies-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Azamara and Starboard launch onboard Shopping Rewards programme
Starboard Cruise Services and Azamara launched Azamara Shopping Rewards, a new retail loyalty programme designed to extend the benefits of onboard...
September 10, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Juneau postpones ordinance to codify 5-ship cruise limit
The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Assembly has postponed consideration of an ordinance that would formally establish a 5-cruise-ship-per-day limit...
September 4, 2026 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line launches new Carnival Rewards loyalty program
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has launched Carnival Rewards, a new loyalty program that expands the ways guests can earn rewards, progress through status...
September 3, 2026 - Cruise Industry
CLIA unveils Cruise360 Australasia programme for Sydney conference
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released the full programme for this year’s Cruise360 Australasia conference, which will...
August 25, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Greenland calls for limits on cruise ship traffic in sensitive fjords
Greenland’s government is asking cruise operators to reduce or avoid sailings through certain fjords and narrow coastal waterways following...
August 24, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Fred. Olsen becomes first cruise line to sign seafarer pledge
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has become the first cruise line to sign the Merchant Navy Welfare Board’s Seafarer Pledge, formalising its commitment...
August 19, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation raises 2029 emissions reduction target after reaching 2030 goal early
The world's largest cruise shipowner, Carnival Corporation, raised its greenhouse gas emissions reduction target after achieving its 2030 objective 5...
August 9, 2026 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises advances sustainability strategy through digital innovation and alternative fuels
AIDA Cruises is continuing to strengthen its sustainability strategy through a combination of digital energy management, expanded use of biofuels...
August 8, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Sitka and CLIA reach partial agreement on shipboard sales tax collection
The City and Borough of Sitka and the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) have reached agreement on several aspects of sales tax collection...
August 3, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Suez Canal expands cruise incentive program with Ismailia Marina stopovers
The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has expanded its cruise incentive program by allowing ferries and cruise ships calling at Timsah Lake to use the...
August 2, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Mexico doubles cruise ship tourist fee
Beginning August 1st, cruise ship tourists visiting Mexican ports will pay a higher Non-Resident Duty (Derecho de No Residente/DNR), with the tourism...
July 31, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises raises automatic daily gratuities across all stateroom categories
Celebrity Cruises has increased its automatic daily gratuities for all guests, with the revised rates taking effect immediately from July 29th, 2026...
July 30, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Eidfjord (Norway) adopts new sustainability strategy for cruise tourism through 2030
Eidfjord Municipal Council has formally approved Visit Eidfjord's Sustainability Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2030, reinforcing the Norwegian...
July 27, 2026 - Accidents
Turkye cancel two port calls for LGBTQ+ charter cruise on Virgin's ship Scarlet Lady
Turkish authorities have prevented an LGBTQ+ charter voyage aboard Virgin Voyages’ adults-only ship Scarlet Lady from making its scheduled...
July 6, 2026 - Accidents
CCL bans 16 Carnival Conquest cruise passengers following brawl at Miami Terminal
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has barred 16 guests from future sailings after a large altercation erupted at a customs checkpoint in Miami-Dade County...
June 24, 2026