Pandemonium in Slovenia: Huge Cruise Ships Create Chaos in Quaint City
The small Slovenian coastal city of Koper, known as a hidden gem of the Adriatic, is currently facing a surge in tourism as massive cruise ships dock at its shores. This increase h
Navigating New Frontiers: How Cruise Ships Are Transforming Duty-Free into Destination Retail
Cruise retail is experiencing a significant transformation. Traditionally dominated by duty-free products and basic shopping experiences, cruise ship shopping is now evolving into
Navigating the Waves: How Cruise Ships Are Affected and Re-Routed by Tsunami Warnings
An 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the Pacific coast of Russia instigated tsunami warnings and evacuation alerts, affecting cruise ships across the Pacific Ocean on July 30, 2025. Fol
Santo Domingo Aims for Homeport Status with New Cruise Terminal Development Strategy
The Dominican Port Authority (APORDOM), led by Jean Luis Rodríguez, is assessing the feasibility of constructing a dedicated cruise terminal in Santo Domingo. This new facility, s
Simultaneous Arrival: Mardi Gras and Carnival Pride Dock at Celebration Key
On July 25, 2025, Carnival Cruise Line (CCL) achieved a notable milestone at Celebration Key in the Bahamas, with two of its ships, Mardi Gras and Carnival Pride, docking at the sa
Federal Investigation Launched into Incident on CCL’s Carnival Dream Ship
Federal authorities are currently investigating an incident aboard the Carnival Dream, which took place around July 23, 2025. The FBI’s Houston division has confirmed its inv
Star Voyager Launches Limited-Run Weekend Voyages Between Hong Kong and Xiamen
Star Cruises has announced a new series of six short cruises on the Star Voyager, scheduled to set sail from Ocean Terminal in Hong Kong to Xiamen. These roundtrip voyages, running
Holland America Enhances Onboard Experience with New Fleetwide Live Music Entertainment Program
Holland America Line has initiated an extensive overhaul of its onboard entertainment across several ships, with plans for a full fleet rollout by early 2026. The enhancements will
Carnival Cruise Line Unveils Exciting 2027 Alaskan Season with Three Ships!
Carnival Cruise Line has announced its plans for a significant deployment in Alaska for the summer of 2027, featuring three ships: Carnival Spirit, Carnival Legend, and Carnival Lu
Hurtigruten’s ‘Open Village’ Initiative: A Thoughtful Response to Overtourism
Hurtigruten has introduced a unique “Open Village” initiative designed to provide an alternative to overtourism during its coastal voyages in Norway. This initiative allows gue
Great Stirrup Cay to Undergo Major Transformation with New Great Tides Waterpark from NCL
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced a major overhaul of its private island destination, Great Stirrup Cay, set for completion in summer 2026. This ambitious project will intr
SH Minerva Returns to the Swan Hellenic Fleet for Antarctic and Asia-Pacific Seasons
The next-generation expedition vessel SH Minerva has rejoined the Swan Hellenic fleet, marking the cruise line’s full return to global service. After a period of inactivity due t