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
Cleaner Ships, Carnival’s Mobile Return, and Royal Caribbean’s Alaska Expansion
In this episode of Cruise Industry News, we cover three major developments shaping the future of cruising, from cleaner ship technology to expanded deployment plans in key U.S. regions.First, we look ...
19 Jan 13min
Viking's 103 Ships, Princess's Sushi Upgrade, and Trafalgar's 2028 River Gambit.
In this episode, we explore the comprehensive strategic investments cruise lines are making to dominate global waterways, focusing on simultaneous fleet refinement, massive capacity expansion, and ent...
15 Nov 202510min
Fine Art at Sea, Global Port Upgrades, and Insider Deals
Explore the rapidly evolving cruise industry, focusing on enhanced guest experiences and major infrastructure projects. Discover how leading cruise lines are revolutionizing onboard entertainment thro...
13 Nov 202514min
Safety Risks in Haiti, Luxury Alaska Upgrades, and the New Era of NCL Fees
We start by examining Celebrity Cruises' decision to cancel all stops at Labadee, Haiti, across 2025 and 2026 itineraries. We explore how the Level Four travel advisory issued by the U.S. Department o...
5 Nov 202513min
Stricter Rules for Onboard Fighting; Plus, The Disney Destiny Heroes & Villains Theme; and The Star Princess Maiden Voyage.
We analyze the severe consequences of passenger misconduct at sea, welcome the latest Disney ship showcasing a unique dual theme, and cover the maiden launch of a new Sphere-class vessel.Major cruise ...
4 Nov 202512min
New Luxury Yacht, Award-Winning Mega Ship, and the 2027 Solar Eclipse Cruise
This episode covers three distinct updates defining the future of maritime travel. First, we explore the debut of Aman Resorts’ first luxury yacht, Amangati, launching in spring 2027. This vessel is c...
2 Nov 202511min
