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Norwegian Aura Hits the Water as NCL’s Biggest Ship Ever Floats Out

Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest Prima-class vessel, Norwegian Aura, touched water for the first time in Italy, marking a major construction milestone.

Royal Caribbean Guests Frustrated With Water Slide Closures on Icon-Class Ships

Guests are frustrated with multiple slide closures on Star of the Seas and a lack of communication from Royal Caribbean, but why?

Princess Orders Three New Mega-Ships in New Voyager Class

Princess Cruises has signed agreements with Fincantieri for three new LNG-capable Voyager Class ships that will become the largest by capacity in the line’s fleet.

MSC Launches Ambitious Plan to Turn Catalina Island Into a Caribbean Showpiece

MSC Cruises is joining a partnership to re-develop Catalina Island in the Dominican Republic as a great beach destination.

Woman Wins $300K in Carnival Lawsuit Over Too Many Drinks

Carnival has been ordered to pay $300,000 for overserving drinks to a woman who suffered a fall injury in January 2024.

MSC Cancels Additional Cruises as Ship Remains Unable to Reposition

MSC Cruises has cancelled additional May departures for MSC Euribia as it cannot reposition to Europe.

Cruise Industry Surges to Record 37.2 Million Travelers as Global Demand Booms

A new industry report from CLIA shows cruising hit a record of 37.2 million passengers in 2025 with strong repeat interest.

Carnival Unlocks Long-Awaited Adults-Only Cruises From California

Carnival Firenze is offering four adults-only SEA cruises in late 2026, the first of these sailings from the West Coast.

Holland America’s $500 Million Overhaul Will Transform 6 Ships From Bow to Stern

Holland America Line has announced a $500 million revitalization project covering six ships, with Oosterdam the first to be renovated.

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