Ovation of the Seas Begins Inaugural Homeporting in Los Angeles with RCI-Royal Caribbean
On May 31st, Royal Caribbean International (RCI) will see its ship, Ovation of the Seas, dock at the Port of Los Angeles’ World Cruise Center, marking the inaugural deploymen
Fred Olsen’s Borealis Returns to Dover for Exciting Summer 2025 Cruise Season
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is set to recommence operations from the Port of Dover, England, with an exciting lineup of summer 2025 sailings aboard its ship, Borealis. Travelers can l
Celebrity Cruises to Launch European River Voyages in 2027: Exploring the Rhine and Danube
Celebrity Cruises will venture into the European river cruise market starting in 2027, introducing voyages on the Rhine and Danube rivers. This initiative marks the company’s
Impact of Sea Ice on Carnival Pride’s Greenland Itinerary: What to Expect
Carnival Cruise Line has informed guests onboard the Carnival Pride that significant sea ice conditions along its intended route to Greenland may lead to changes in the cruise itin
Fincantieri Unveils TUI’s Latest Addition: Mein Schiff Flow Launched in Monfalcone, Italy
On May 30, 2025, the shipyard Fincantieri ceremoniously launched the Mein Schiff Flow, the second vessel in TUI’s InTUItion-class, at its Monfalcone facility in Italy. This n
Celebrity Cruises Launches $250M Modernization Project for Solstice-Class Fleet
Celebrity Cruises has announced a major refurbishment initiative for its Solstice-class ships, investing over $250 million in the project. Scheduled to start in March 2026 with the
Cairo Launches Inaugural Cruise Egypt Forum to Boost Maritime Tourism Strategy
On June 1-2, 2025, Cairo will host the inaugural Cruise Egypt Forum, themed “Navigate Egyptian Legacy.” This forum represents Egypt’s first national initiative focused on
Legal Battle Erupts Over Skagway’s Updated Excursion Tax Policy
In December 2024, Skagway, Alaska, enacted Ordinance 24-12, modifying its sales tax code to include commissions earned by cruise lines on excursions sold to passengers. Previously,
Princess Cruises Unveils Exciting Itineraries for 2026-2027 South America and Antarctica Voyages
Princess Cruises has announced an exciting lineup for its 2026-2027 season, featuring the Majestic Princess ship. This Royal-Class vessel will explore the captivating landscapes of
TUI Expands Danube River Cruise Experience with New Birmingham-Budapest Flight Route for Summer 2026
In a bid to cater to the rising interest in river cruising within Central Europe, TUI Airways is launching a new direct flight route from Birmingham to Budapest, Hungary. This serv