Abu Dhabi Set for Record-Breaking Cruise Season as Port Calls Surge in 2025–2026
Abu Dhabi is set to experience a remarkable increase in cruise ship activity during the 2025–2026 season, with a projected 174 cruise ship calls at its two cruise terminals, mark
MSC Cruises Sets Sail from La Romana: A New Cruise Experience in the Dominican Republic
In January 2026, MSC Cruises made a significant announcement during the International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR) in Madrid. The cruise line revealed plans to establish a permanent
Celestyal Cruises’ Journey and Discovery: A Unique Encounter in the Arabian Gulf
In the Arabian Gulf this winter, Celestyal Cruises’ ships Journey and Discovery made a significant milestone by crossing paths for the first time. Each vessel has been follow
Meyer Turku Begins Construction of Royal Caribbean’s 5th Icon-Class Cruise Ship
At the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, the construction of Royal Caribbean International’s fifth ICON-class cruise ship has officially begun. This milestone was celebrate
Oceania Sonata Launches with Exciting New Transatlantic Itineraries
The new Oceania Sonata, the inaugural ship of Oceania Cruises’ SONATA Class, will launch its first season with bookings opening on January 28, 2026. Set to begin operations i
Carnival Sunshine’s Upcoming Season: Exciting New European Destinations Await!
Carnival Cruise Line has announced an exciting expansion for the Carnival Sunshine in the 2027–2028 season, promising its passengers a unique journey that includes new European a
Port NOLA: Celebrating Nine Consecutive Years of Over a Million Cruise Movements
At the end of 2025, the Port of New Orleans, or Port NOLA, recorded a total of 1,067,407 cruise passenger movements. This marks the ninth consecutive year where the port’s an
Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas Returns to Port Due to Propulsion Issues
Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas, a Quantum-class cruise ship, has been forced to return to port due to a technical fault in its propulsion system. This issue emerged dur
Amsterdam Set to Phase Out Ocean Cruise Visits by 2035: What This Means for Tourism and Sustainability
Officials in Amsterdam are moving forward with a policy proposal aimed at eliminating port calls by ocean-going cruise ships within the city by 2035. This initiative is part of a b
Arrecife Secured as MSC Cruises’ Home Port Until 2028
MSC Cruises has officially confirmed that the port of Arrecife, located on the island of Lanzarote, will serve as its home port through at least 2028. This agreement was reached du