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 Feb 13min
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 Feb 12min
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 Feb 13min
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 Feb 32min
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 Feb 14min
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 Jan 12min
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 vess...
21 Jan 14min
Adora Cruises in China, Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas, and Princess Cruises Named Best for Dining
Princess Cruises has been named home to the world’s best cruise ship dining, highlighting how onboard culinary programs are becoming a key differentiator in the cruise industry. At the same time, Ador...
20 Jan 10min
