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Port News

Juneau Considers Seasonal Taxes During Busy Cruise Season

Assembly members in Juneau are considering a proposal in which seasonal taxes would rise to 7.5% during the peak summer cruise season.

Catie Kovelman - Nov 23, 2025

MSC Cruises News

MSC Cruises Confirms Summer 2027 Departures From US Homeports

With four ports and six ships to choose from, MSC Cruises has just announced its 2027 summer sailings out of US based ports.

Skyler Wolpert - Jul 14, 2025

Cruise News

Titanic Replica Project Resurfaces With 2027 Launch Date

Blue Star Line sets maiden departure of its modern replica of the 1912 ocean liner, with Titanic II aiming for a 2027 debut out of Southampton.

Lissa Poirot - Jul 14, 2025

Cruise Advice & Tips

Who Owns Virgin Voyages and How It All Started?

I dig into who actually owns Virgin Voyages and how the adults-only cruise line got started, including the CEO and Virgin founder, Sir Richard Branson.

Catie Kovelman - Oct 29, 2025

Celebrity Cruises News

Celebrity Cruises Moves to Digital-Only Shore Excursion Tickets

Guests aboard Celebrity Reflection will no longer receive printed tour tickets, as the cruise line rolls out a full digital system for shore excursions.

Lissa Poirot - Jul 14, 2025

Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Liberty Returns to New Orleans After Dry Dock Refresh

Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Liberty is back in New Orleans with new venues, water park, upgrades, and more.

Lissa Poirot - Nov 10, 2025

Port News

Mayor’s Cruise Crackdown Sinks as Court Halts Restrictions

A judge has suspended Mayor Christian Estrosi’s attempt to limit large cruise ship stopovers in Nice and Villefranche-sur-Mer citing lack of authority.

Lissa Poirot - Apr 13, 2026

Norwegian Cruise Line News