cruise news

Emerald Sakara is transforming Mediterranean travel by blending boutique hotel luxury with a private superyacht experience for 100 guests, prioritizing intimacy over mass tourism.

The Falkland Islands face a critical 18.1% gap between booked cruise capacity and actual arrivals for 2026–27, compounded by a new £50 passenger tax and strict 30-knot wind closure rules.

As global cruise operators introduce higher deposits and stricter cancellation policies, cruise travel insurance becomes an essential safeguard for vacations.

Atlas Ocean Voyages announces its 2028 European season, featuring 37 Epicurean and Cultural Expeditions, 12 new boutique ports, and a strategic return to Egypt and Turkey.

Port Canaveral has initiated a $95 million redevelopment of Cruise Terminal 10, featuring expanded security and luggage zones to support the world's largest cruise vessels by November 2027.

European cruise operators are transforming vessels into mobile astronomical observation platforms to capitalize on rare 2026 celestial events and the rising demand for experience-based travel.

Antarctica21 is integrating professional Leica optical equipment across its fleet and facilities to provide travelers with unprecedented wildlife viewing capabilities during the 2026-27 season.

Saint Lucia is nearing historic passenger peaks as 673,700 cruise visitors drove a massive economic rebound in 2026, fueling local communities from Port Castries to Soufrière.

European cities including Regensburg and Budapest face historic drops in the Danube, Rhine, and Elbe water levels, causing disruptions for river cruise travel.

New Zealand's cruise tourism boom brings economic windfalls to Auckland, Tauranga, and regional ports, but prompts debates over infrastructure and environmental limits.

A new fly-cruise pilot program combines sea journeys on Adora Mediterranea from Incheon with air departures from Beijing, expanding regional travel options.

Carnival Cruise Line has introduced free afternoon nacho bowls at BlueIguana Cantina across six ships, expanding complimentary casual dining options.