American Cruise Lines Pulls $4M Offer for Haines Dock Rebuild
The setback underscores how Southeast Alaska towns are weighing cruise growth against local control of working waterfronts, with fishermen resisting long-term access deals.
Holland America Opens Bookings for 2027-28 Pacific Cruises
By opening far-ahead Pacific sailings, Holland America is betting that demand will keep shifting toward longer, port-intensive voyages that start closer to home on the West Coast.
Carnival to Homeport Two Ships in Baltimore Starting in 2027
Carnival’s added capacity signals how valuable drive-to cruising has become outside Florida, strengthening Baltimore’s claim as the Mid-Atlantic’s anchor port as rivals shuffle ships.
MSC World Asia Unveils Shipwide Art Program Ahead of 2026 Debut
In a Mediterranean market crowded with new mega ships, MSC is betting that museum-style, culture-led design can set World Class apart and keep guests exploring onboard.
Norwegian Bliss to End Jersey Boys Run in February 2026
The change highlights Norwegian's fleetwide pivot from licensed Broadway shows to flexible, in-house entertainment, betting variety and lower costs can still fill theaters.
Jazz Clarinetist Ken Peplowski Found Dead on Celebrity Summit Cruise
His death reverberated through a floating jazz festival where artists and fans share close quarters, underscoring how music charters have become tight communities at sea.
Sitka’s Alaskan Dream Cruises Shuts Down and Cancels Sailings
The exit of a Sitka small-ship line underscores how rising costs and big-ship competition are reshaping Alaska cruising, leaving fewer local operators serving remote ports.
Manatee County Reports Threats as Cruise Terminal Debate Heats Up
The flare-up shows how high-stakes coastal development fights are straining local democracy, turning routine zoning debates into personal attacks on public workers.
MSC Seaside Drifts From Ocean Cay Pier After Mooring Lines Snap
The brief breakaway highlights a broader winter-storm trend that is testing cruise lines’ private-island infrastructure and forcing swift contingency planning across the Bahamas.
Atlas Ocean Voyages Logs Record January Bookings, Up 60%
Atlas’s booking surge points to an upswing in luxury expedition travel as guests commit earlier at resilient prices. It also raises the stakes for cleaner, standout ships.
Caribbean to Top 40% of Global Cruise Capacity in 2026
Caribbean cruising is a scale game as the biggest brands funnel mega ships into short, high-frequency routes built around North American homeports. Ports and private islands are racing to keep up.
Holland America Marks 100 Years in Caribbean With Up to 50% Off
As Caribbean capacity grows, Holland America is using its centennial to bundle value for multigenerational travelers, showing how fiercely lines court winter demand.