Cruise news (policies-tagged)
- 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 - 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
French Riviera implements cruise passenger caps and call limits
French maritime authorities have enacted a regulatory framework governing cruise ship operations along the Alpes-Maritimes coastline, extending a...
December 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Mercedes-Maybach unveils residential superyacht Beyond Horizons (2029)
Mercedes-Maybach, a brand historically associated with ultra-luxury automotive design, has disclosed plans to expand into the maritime domain with an...
December 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Explora Journeys expands loyalty program
Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has instituted a structured referral initiative within its Explora Club loyalty...
December 17, 2025