A Comprehensive Review of the Norwegian Aqua Cruise Ship: What to Expect Onboard
Norwegian Aqua is an intriguing blend of sophistication and lively entertainment, appealing to a range of vacationers. Weighing 156,300 tons and accommodating 3,571 passengers, the
Princess Cruise Ship Stranded at Port: Another Voyage Canceled Due to Severe Storm Conditions
All cruise travelers know that inclement weather can disrupt itineraries, potentially causing last-minute changes. Currently, passengers on Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess a
IAATO Expands Membership: New Members Elected at Annual Annual Meeting
At the recent annual meeting of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) in Cascais, Portugal, a total of five new associate members and four provisional
$156 Million Texas Cruise Terminal Set to Open This Fall: What to Expect
Galveston’s Port is undergoing significant transformation with the construction of its new Cruise Terminal 16, set to cost $156 million. Located on more than 25 acres, the te
Kicking Off the 2025 Cruise Season at the Port of Cork: What to Expect
On April 13, 2025, the Port of Cork Company marked the official start of its 2025 cruise season with the arrival of the MS Ambition in Cobh. This ship, part of Ambassador Cruise Li
Emergency Response: Flooding Incident Aboard Sky Princess Due to Burst Pipe
On April 8, 2025, the cruise ship Sky Princess, operated by Princess Cruises, experienced significant flooding caused by a burst pipe on Deck 7. The incident occurred around 10:45
Port of New Orleans Sets New Record for Cruise Passenger Movements
In March 2025, the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) achieved a record of 165,000 cruise passenger movements, surpassing its previous high of 155,000 set in March 2023. This mileston
Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils Norwegian Aqua and Enhancements to Great Stirrup Cay
On April 13, 2025, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) celebrated the christening of its latest ship, the Norwegian Aqua, at PortMiami, Florida. Emmy Award-winning actor Eric Stonestreet h
Island Princess Kicks Off Taranto’s Exciting 2025 Cruise Season
The Island Princess made its inaugural visit to Port Taranto, Italy, on April 13, 2025, signaling the beginning of the cruise season for the year. This season is expected to attrac
Ponant Cruises Unveils Major Revamp of the MS Paul Gauguin: What You Need to Know
Ponant Cruises, through its subsidiary Paul Gauguin Cruises, has successfully completed an extensive 7-week refurbishment of the ms Paul Gauguin in Singapore, with the ship returni
Major Infrastructure Overhaul Planned for Singapore Port’s Marina Bay Cruise Terminal
The Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore (MBCCS) is set to undergo a significant infrastructure upgrade estimated at S$40 million (around US$759,500). This extensive redevelopment, e
Royal Caribbean’s Star OTS Prepares for Sea Trials After Successful LNG Bunkering
Preparations for the sea trials of Royal Caribbean’s newest vessel, Star of the Seas, have progressed significantly with the successful completion of its inaugural liquefied