Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas to Homeport in San Diego Starting 2026
For the first time in its history, Royal Caribbean International (RCI) will homeport a cruise ship in San Diego, California, starting in October 2026. The Serenade of the Seas will
Port Victoria Harbour (BC Canada) Pursues Shore Power Initiative Amid Financial Challenges
Port Victoria Harbour in British Columbia is moving forward with the implementation of shore power technology, enabling docked vessels to connect to the city’s power grid. Th
Port Boston Introduces Cruise Passenger Fee to Fund Infrastructure Upgrades
Boston is preparing to introduce a passenger arrival fee for cruise visitors, a move that aligns with trends seen across various U.S. homeports. Starting in 2026, tourists arriving
Cruise Industry and CLIA Challenge Large Ship Ban in Nice and Villefranche-sur-Mer
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is actively challenging a new ban on large ships in the Nice-Côte d’Azur region of France. This ban, which is set to be imp
Santorini’s Seismic Activity: Impacts on Cruise Shipping and Safety Concerns
A series of earthquakes off the coast of Santorini, Greece, has significantly disrupted cruise operations, leading to unexpected itinerary changes for cruise lines over the past tw
MSC Cruises Strengthens Formula 1 Involvement with New BWT Alpine Partnership
MSC Cruises has significantly increased its involvement in Formula 1 by entering a multi-year partnership with the BWT Alpine team. This collaboration allows MSC to become a premiu
Celestyal Journey Sets Sail Again After €6.5 Million Refurbishment
Celestyal Journey has officially resumed its revenue operations after undergoing a significant refurbishment that cost €6.5 million. This dry dock refurbishment included enhancem
MS VIVA Two to Welcome Travel Agents at CLIA RiverView Conference in Budapest
Scylla’s luxury river travel brand, Viva Cruises, announced that the MS Viva Two will host travel agents during the upcoming CLIA RiverView Conference in Budapest. This event
Frank A. Del Rio Exits Oceania Cruises Amid Leadership Changes at NCLH
Oceania Cruises is experiencing a significant leadership change with the recent appointment of Jason Montague as the Chief Luxury Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH).
Introducing RCI-Royal Caribbean’s Third ICON Vessel: Legend of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International (RCI) has officially unveiled the name of its newest ICON Class vessel, Legend of the Seas, which is poised to begin operations in Europe during the s