New Expedition Cruise Ships, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Hawaii Tax, and The World’s Award-Winning Wine Program
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New Expedition Cruise Ships, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Hawaii Tax, and The World’s Award-Winning Wine Program

First, we look at the float-out of Magellan Discoverer, a new expedition cruise ship built by ASENAV in Chile for Antarctica21. Designed for fly-cruise operations to Antarctica, the Polar Class 6 vessel features hybrid-electric propulsion, battery energy storage, and reduced noise and emissions. We also touch on SELAR’s Captain Arctic, another low-impact expedition ship aiming for near-zero emissions when it launches in 2027.

Next, Norwegian Cruise Line begins preparing guests for a new Hawaii Transient Accommodations Tax starting in 2026. The tax, applied to cruise fares based on time spent in Hawaiian ports, could add hundreds of dollars per passenger on some itineraries. We break down how the tax is calculated, why Pride of America is most affected, and why the cruise industry is legally challenging the measure.

Finally, luxury residential ship The World earns the Best Ship Wine List award for the 11th consecutive year. We explore what sets its wine program apart, including a 15,000-bottle cellar, global sourcing, a new private-label Bordeaux, and the appointment of a new beverage manager with deep cruise industry experience.

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Overbooking Offers, Weather Delays, and a Sealed Case

Overbooking Offers, Weather Delays, and a Sealed Case

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18 Helmi 16min

Onboard Tragedy, Canceled Alaska Cruises, Jersey Boys Ends

Onboard Tragedy, Canceled Alaska Cruises, Jersey Boys Ends

This episode spans the full spectrum of the cruise industry, from strategic shutdowns to tragic loss at sea. Alaskan Dream Cruises has officially ceased all operations after a review of long-term obje...

17 Helmi 13min

NCL Air Goes Day-Early, Icon 4 Rises, MSC Expands

NCL Air Goes Day-Early, Icon 4 Rises, MSC Expands

This episode examines three developments that reveal how major cruise lines are asserting control over an increasingly complex industry. Norwegian Cruise Line's new NCL Air policy now mandates day-ear...

12 Helmi 12min

Ports at a Crossroads: Bans, Builds, and Bigger Ships

Ports at a Crossroads: Bans, Builds, and Bigger Ships

This episode of Cruise News examines a fascinating split-screen moment in the cruise industry, where major ports are moving in completely opposite directions. The Port of Los Angeles has selected Paci...

11 Helmi 13min

New Year Cruises: Fireworks, Maiden Calls, and an Emergency

New Year Cruises: Fireworks, Maiden Calls, and an Emergency

In this episode of Cruise News, we take a comprehensive look at the cruise industry's busiest night of the year: New Year's Eve 2025/2026. In Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Bay, seven massive cruise ship...

7 Helmi 32min

Hurricane Reroutes, Balcony Stunts, and Man Overboard

Hurricane Reroutes, Balcony Stunts, and Man Overboard

Hurricane Melissa forced Disney Cruise Line to reroute the Disney Treasure and Disney Wish away from the Eastern Caribbean, while a Viking Star crew member went overboard in the Mediterranean during a...

7 Helmi 14min

Carnival Expands Down Under, Wi-Fi Prices Rise, and Royal Caribbean’s New Loyalty Play

Carnival Expands Down Under, Wi-Fi Prices Rise, and Royal Caribbean’s New Loyalty Play

Carnival Cruise Line makes big moves in Australia and New Zealand, quietly raises Wi-Fi prices, and Royal Caribbean shakes up loyalty across its brands.From new homeports to higher onboard costs and c...

23 Tammi 12min

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