Cruise news (policies-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Liverpool Cruise Port and Fred. Olsen advance community and maritime engagement for 2026
Liverpool Cruise Port and Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines have established a joint programme of maritime-focused community engagement and sustainability...
February 18, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean updates prohibited items policy to restrict smart glasses usage
RCI-Royal Caribbean has amended its onboard prohibited‑items policy to address emerging technology capable of recording audio and video, adding...
February 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry
NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Pacific Whale Foundation expand Keiki Whale Watch program
The shipowner Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) and the Pacific Whale Foundation have established a collaborative arrangement to extend the reach...
February 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Completion of Meyer Turku’s AVATAR net-zero cruise ship concept
The Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku (Turku, Finland) has completed development of a net-zero cruise ship concept under its AVATAR project, achieving...
February 11, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Maritime Safety investigation into Carnival Encounter in Darwin Harbour
Investigators from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) boarded the cruise ship Carnival Encounter while the vessel was alongside in...
February 10, 2026 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line adjusts flight arrival policy ahead of sailing
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has amended its air travel program following input from its network of travel advisors, introducing a requirement intended...
January 29, 2026 - Cruise Industry
HX Expeditions establishes Greenland Promise amid geopolitical uncertainty
The luxury cruise brand HX Expeditions has instituted what it has termed the Greenland Promise for its 2026 Arctic voyages that include Greenland in...
January 26, 2026 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line introduces itinerary-dependent VAT and sales taxes onboard
Passengers sailing with NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line in European and USA waters are set to encounter additional charges on their onboard accounts...
January 25, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Chinese cruise ship calls to Busan (Korea) increase following visa waiver
Cruise operations by Chinese-flag and China-based vessels to the South Korean port of Busan are set to increase markedly in 2026, according to...
January 21, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean Group unveils cross-brand Points Choice loyalty program
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group has announced the launch of Points Choice, a new loyalty initiative that allows guests to earn points across the company...
January 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Carbon Neutral and EcoCreation explore port-based plastic-to-fuel infrastructure for Caribbean...
Carbon Neutral LLC has confirmed that it is in strategic collaboration discussions with EcoCreation LTD aimed at developing port-based infrastructure...
January 14, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Oceania becomes an adults-only luxury cruise line
Oceania Cruises has adopted an adults-only policy, with all new reservations made from today limited to guests aged 18 and over. Existing bookings...
January 7, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Hawaii’s Green Fee runs aground as cruise tax faces court delay
Hawaii’s closely watched “Green Fee,” a new levy on hotels, short-term rentals, and cruise tourism, encountered a legal setback...
January 4, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Shanghai introduces cruise industry regulations effective 2026
Shanghai’s legislative authorities have approved a new set of regulations designed to support the structured development of its cruise sector...
January 1, 2026 - 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