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First Cruise Ship Clears Strait of Hormuz After 2-Month Closure

Celestyal Discovery becomes the first cruise ship to transit the Strait of Hormuz after Iran reopened the critical waterway.

Port of Seattle Opens Its Busiest Alaska Cruise Season in History

The Port of Seattle expects 2.1 million passengers and 330 ship calls in 2026 as the cruise port serves as the primary US gateway to Alaska.

Legend of the Seas to Set Sail From Florida Earlier Than Planned

Legend of the Seas will debut 3 days earlier than planned from Fort Lauderdale with a new sailing available for guests to book.

Norwegian Jewel Sets Sail from Philadelphia, Ending 15-Year Cruise Drought

Norwegian Jewel sailed from Philadelphia on April 16, marking the first time in more than 15 years that a cruise ship has operated regular departures from the city.

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.

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.

Mystery Submarine Spotted Lurking Near Sun Princess in the Mediterranean

Guests on Sun Princess had a submarine for company in the Mediterranean recently, though no action was required.

Why MSC Cruises Is the Latest Line to Skip Alaskan Fjord

MSC Cruises has altered the scenic cruising portion of its 2026 Alaska sailings aboard MSC Poesia, replacing Tracy Arm with Endicott Arm.

Royal Caribbean Repositions Oasis-Class Ship From Texas to Florida

Royal Caribbean is repositioning Symphony of the Seas away from Galveston in 2027, but Icon of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas remain on the Texas schedule.

Refreshed MSC Poesia Sets Sail for Cruise Line’s First-Ever Alaska Season

MSC Poesia is out of dry dock with the MSC Yacht Club addition and other upgrades and is now making her way to Alaska.

Carnival Pride Returns to Baltimore After Major 22‑Day Dry Dock Upgrade

Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Pride has returned to service with refreshed retail areas, casino upgrades, and routine maintenance completed.

Brilliant Lady Makes Dazzling Los Angeles Debut for Virgin Voyages

Virgin Voyages has expanded to West Coast cruises with the arrival of Brilliant Lady at the Port of Los Angeles.