From Heart Attacks to Dealing with Death: The Life of a Cruise Ship Doctor Date: 2025-01-09 09:41:40 Order: 0 Cruise ship medical centres are a mix of GP and ER, handling routine care to emergencies, with doctors navigating the unique challenges of life at sea. Cruise
Battle of the Megaships? MSC Behemoth Heads to the Caribbean Date: 2025-01-08 10:41:07 Order: 0 MSC World America is the latest mega cruise ship to near completion. MSC hopes its European design, restaurants, activities and service will compete with Royal Caribbean and Carnival. Cruise
American Cruise Lines Will Sail Two Ships in Alaska This Summer Date: 2025-01-08 10:40:27 Order: 0 ACL is doubling capacity in Alaska, adding the 170-pax American Constitution to join the American Constellation, with 5 itineraries focused on national parks from May-Sept. Cruise
Riviera Travel Rebrand Unifies Identity Ahead of WAVE Season Date: 2025-01-08 10:39:01 Order: 0 Riviera River Cruises has rebranded to Riviera Travel, aligning its U.S. identity with its global brand, introducing bundled packages and faster commissions for travel advisors. Cruise
Holland America Banks on Alaska with $70M Denali Investment Date: 2025-01-08 09:29:03 Order: 0 Holland America Line announced a $70 million investment to expand guest capacity and enhance the Denali Lodge experience. Cruise
Keel Laid for First Solar Powered Expedition Ship Date: 2025-01-08 09:22:05 Order: 0 A keel-laying ceremony in Dubai for the Captain Arctic, a polar expedition vessel purpose-built for French owner Selar, is expected to slash carbon emissions by 90%. Cruise
Travel Advisors Reclaim Cruise Sales Away from Direct Date: 2025-01-08 09:19:43 Order: 0 Cruise bookings are on the rise again, with travel advisors regaining market share lost to direct bookings during the pandemic. Cruise
Forbes to Rate Cruise Ship Restaurants in Industry First Date: 2025-01-08 08:21:22 Order: 0 Forbes Travel Guide will debut its 2025 cruise ship restaurant ratings on 12FEB, marking its first recognition of culinary excellence aboard cruise lines. Cruise
Princess Cruises Announces 60th Anniversary Sailing with The Temptations Date: 2025-01-07 09:15:52 Order: 0 Princess Cruises’ 14-day 60th Anniversary sailing, departing 06DEC 2025, from L.A., includes The Temptations and overnight stays in Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas. Cruise
San Juan Pier Closure Continues to Disrupt Cruise Itineraries Date: 2025-01-06 09:32:45 Order: 0 Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas was forced to bypass San Juan, Puerto Rico, again due to ongoing issues at Pier 3, the only berth capable of accommodating Oasis-class ships. Cruise
CLIA Appoints Veteran Maritime Leader Bud Darr as CEO Date: 2024-12-20 10:31:14 Order: 0 After more than seven years at MSC Group, Bud Darr returns to lead Cruise Lines International Association. Cruise
Carnival Profits Fueled by 'Insatiable' Demand For Cruising Date: 2024-12-20 10:07:43 Order: 0 Carnival Corp. has posted better than expected profits for the fourth quarter of this year and says it’s already booked two-thirds of next year’s capacity. Cruise
Mexico’s $42 Cruise Tax Will Be Charged Only Once Per Sailing Date: 2024-12-19 09:57:18 Order: 0 Cruisers visiting Mexico in 2025 will face a USD$42 "Non-Resident Fee" per sailing, not per port, according to the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Assn. Cruise
Cruise Ship Calls to Vanuatu in Doubt After Earthquake Date: 2024-12-19 09:51:37 Order: 0 Following a 7.3 earthquake in Vanuatu, cruise ships, including Quantum of the Seas, Carnival Luminosa, and Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth, are being rerouted. Cruise
NCL's Breakaway, Bliss to Get New Experiences, Dining Changes Date: 2024-12-19 09:48:09 Order: 0 Norwegian Breakaway & Norwegian Bliss enhancements include Horizon Park, expanded dining options, and new accommodations in The Haven. Cruise
