Are Increasing Cruise Ship Taxes the End of Cruising as We Know It?
Will new taxes on cruise ships impact the industry significantly? Cruise industry executives are facing another round of challenges as the U.S. government contemplates introducing
Windstar Cruises: The Official Cruise Line of London’s The O2
Windstar Cruises has officially partnered with AEG to become the official cruise line of The O2, London’s renowned entertainment venue, starting in February 2025. This collab
York County Leaders Finalize Regulations to Welcome Potential Cruise Ship Arrivals
YORK — The York County Board of Supervisors has approved amendments to its zoning ordinance aimed at managing the potential arrival of large cruise ships along the York River. Th
Unicaja Foundation’s Strategic Investment in Alma Cruceros: A New Voyage Ahead
The Unicaja Foundation has recently invested in Alma Cruceros, acquiring a 35% stake and becoming a strategic partner in the company. This investment is aimed at bolstering Alma Cr
Port Boston Introduces Cruise Passenger Fee to Fund Infrastructure Upgrades
Boston is introducing a new passenger arrival fee for cruise visitors starting in 2026, aimed at supporting a significant infrastructure modernization initiative at Flynn Cruisepor
Cruise Industry Fights Back Against Large Ship Ban in Nice and Villefranche-sur-Mer
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is urging French authorities to reconsider a recent ban on large cruise ships in Nice and Villefranche-sur-Mer, set to take effect
Santorini’s Seismic Activity Disrupts Cruise Shipping: Safety Concerns Emerge
A recent series of earthquakes affecting Santorini Island and the surrounding areas over the past two weeks has led to significant disruptions in cruise operations. Major cruise li
MSC Cruises Strengthens Formula 1 Footprint with BWT Alpine Partnership
MSC Cruises has officially deepened its ties with Formula 1 by entering into a multi-year partnership with the BWT Alpine team. This collaboration positions MSC as a premium partne
Celestyal Journey Sets Sail Again After €6.5M Refurbishment: A New Era of Luxury Cruising
Celestyal Journey has resumed its operations after undergoing a significant refurbishment that cost €6.5 million. The drydock work aimed to enhance the ship’s performance a
MS VIVA Two to Host Travel Agents at the CLIA RiverView Conference in Budapest
Scylla’s subsidiary, Viva Cruises, has announced that the MS Viva Two will be the designated host ship for travel agents participating in this year’s CLIA RiverView Con
Frank A. Del Rio Departs Oceania Cruises Amid NCLH Leadership Restructuring
Oceania Cruises is experiencing a significant leadership transition following Jason Montague’s recent appointment as Chief Luxury Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (N
Introducing Legend of the Seas: RCI-Royal Caribbean’s Third ICON Vessel
RCI-Royal Caribbean has unveiled its new vessel, the Legend of the Seas, which will be the third addition to the ICON Class fleet. Set to begin operations in Europe in August 2026,