Winter Weather Besets Caribbean Cruises
Winter weather continues to impact cruises to the Caribbean, as cold temperatures and rough seas settle into the eastern seaboard of the United
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Cruise Lines
Alaskan Dream Cruises Ceases Operations
Small-ship cruise operator Alaskan Dream Cruises has ceased operations as of 4 February 2026, according to a short statement posted to its website.
Refurbs & Refits
Major Refits Will Extend Lifespan of Popular Cruise Ships
Major refurbishments continue to extend the lifespan of many popular cruise ships, as operators look to add new features and creature comforts to
Celestyal Cruises
Celestyal Continues Middle East Repositioning Cruises
Celestyal Cruises will continue to offer its popular repositioning cruises to the Middle East for the winter 2026–27 season, with Celestyal Journey and
CruiseTimes
Introducing CruiseTimes Online
CruiseTimes Online now offers features and analysis of the industry as it happens. Alongside our print edition, published three times a year, the
Business
Margaritaville at Sea
Margaritaville at Sea: Growth and Upgrades in 2026–27
Margaritaville at Sea is poised to expand its footprint substantially, later in 2026, when it takes delivery of its third vessel, Beachcomber. Sailings
Orderbook Analysis
Cruise Ship Orderbook 2026: First in Class
The 2026 cruise orderbook is all about first in class. A total of four oceangoing newbuilds will be first in class, spanning the
Health & Safety
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Pauses Calls on Labadee for 2026
Royal Caribbean confirmed on 13 January 2026 that it would pause all calls to its private destination at Labadee, Haiti, due to ongoing