Port of New Orleans Sets New Record for Cruise Passenger Movements
In March 2025, the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) reported a significant achievement by recording 165,000 cruise passenger movements, exceeding the previous high of 155,000 set in
Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils Norwegian Aqua and Exciting Enhancements to Great Stirrup Cay
On April 13, 2025, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) celebrated the christening of its newest ship, the Norwegian Aqua, at PortMiami, Florida. Emmy Award-winning actor Eric Stonestreet s
Island Princess Kicks Off Taranto’s 2025 Cruise Season
On April 13, 2025, the arrival of the Island Princess marked the official beginning of the 2025 cruise season in Port Taranto, Italy. This Coral-class vessel, operated by Princess
Ponant Cruises Unveils Stunning Refurbishment of MS Paul Gauguin Ship
Ponant Cruises has successfully completed a significant 7-week drydock refurbishment of its 330-guest vessel, the MS Paul Gauguin, at the Singapore shipyard, with services resuming
Major Infrastructure Overhaul Planned for Singapore Port’s Marina Bay Cruise Terminal
The Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore (MBCCS) is poised for a significant infrastructure upgrade, with the project estimated to cost S$40 million (approximately US$759,500). This
Royal Caribbean’s Star OTS Sets Sail for Sea Trials After Successful LNG Bunkering
Preparations are underway for the sea trials of Royal Caribbean’s latest ship, the Star of the Seas, having recently completed its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering ope
MSC Sinfonia’s Mediterranean Cruise Canceled: Technical Issues Force Changes to Itinerary
In the early hours leading up to a planned Mediterranean voyage, MSC Cruises canceled a scheduled trip on the MSC Sinfonia due to a technical malfunction. This last-minute cancella
Cunard Launches First Phase of Exciting 2026 Event Voyages
Cunard Line has introduced a selection of specialized voyages for 2026, marking the first phase of its Event Voyages schedule. These journeys will be available on the Queen Mary 2
Discover Tauck Travel USA’s 2026 Small Ship Cruise Itineraries to Japan, Korea, and the Arctic
Tauck Travel (USA) has unveiled its 2026 small-ship cruising program, featuring two new itineraries: The Sakura Seas: Japan & South Korea and Arctic Days & Northern Lights.
Technical Glitch Leads to Cruise Ship Sailing Cancellation: What You Need to Know
The excitement of passengers preparing for a Mediterranean cruise aboard the MSC Sinfonia turned to dismay when they received alarming news the night before their sailing. Set to d