Norovirus Outbreak Confirmed on HAL’s MS Westerdam at Kai Tak Terminal
Epidemiological surveillance was launched by Hong Kong health authorities on March 1, 2026, after Holland America Line’s ship, MS Westerdam, docked at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal
Princess Cruises Partners with The Travel Institute for Enhanced Educational Opportunities
Princess Cruises has established a year-long strategic partnership with The Travel Institute, aimed at enhancing the professional development of travel advisors who sell and suppor
Crystal Symphony’s 2029 World Voyage: Booking Opens Soon!
Crystal Cruises is set to launch bookings for its expansive 2029 World Cruise aboard the Crystal Symphony, which will stretch over 127 nights from early January to mid-May 2029. Th
Liverpool Cruise Port Set to Achieve Record Traffic in 2026
Liverpool Cruise Port is on track to experience a record-breaking 2026 season, with projections indicating that 118 cruise vessels will dock, bringing in about 350,000 passengers a
Fog Disrupts Carnival Elation’s Return to Jacksonville: What You Need to Know
The Carnival Elation experienced delays on its return to Jacksonville due to foggy conditions, resulting in a late arrival at its homeport on a recent Monday. In response to this s
Cruise Ship in Distress: Loud Blast from Nearby Missile Strike Shakes Passengers
On March 1, 2026, TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 4 found itself in a precarious situation while docked in Port Zayed, Abu Dhabi, amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The confli
Carnival Cruise Ship Faces Delay Due to Unexpected Power Loss: What Happened?
Embarkation delays on the Carnival Sunshine were announced for guests boarding on March 1, 2026. The ship experienced an unexpected power loss early that morning as it returned to
Cruise Ship Makes Dramatic Course Change to Rescue Distressed Boat Passengers: ‘I Knew Something Was Up’
Passengers on the Regal Princess cruise ship experienced an unexpected yet heroic event during their voyage from Galveston, Texas, to Cozumel, Mexico. On February 23, while traveli
Orderbook Update: Expanding Fleet and a Steady Surge Towards 200,000 New Berths
The global cruise industry orderbook has expanded to 78 vessels with a total capacity exceeding 206,600 berths, valued at approximately $80.0 billion. This update indicates a net i
Interpol Tracks Down Fugitive Ex-NCL Officer Amidst Major Fraud Investigation
A significant investigation linked to a major cruise line has escalated into an international manhunt. Thomas Markell, the former Senior Director of Events for Norwegian Cruise Lin