The Midsize Ship Gap
From the moment a ship enters the water, the countdown to its eventual demise begins. Ships have a far more finite life span.
Business
Ports
Pitch perfect
Effective pitching to cruise lines is not simple. Getting it right can bring calls. Getting it wrong – lack of preparation, a misjudged.
Health & Safety
Ports
Violence in Puerto Vallarta Bad News for West Coast Cruise
Cartel violence over the weekend has led to an explosive situation in the popular resort city and cruise port of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico,.
Business
Elliott Investment Pushes for Shake-up at NCLH
Days after Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) announced it had parted ways with former CEO Harry Sommer and replaced him with 10-year board.
Business
NCLH Shake-ups Continue: Sommer out, Chidsey in
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) announced late Thursday, 12 February 2026, that board member John W. Chidsey would take the reins as president.
Operations
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.
Business
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.
Business
How MSC Cruises Unlocked the Japanese Market
The Japanese cruise market was long thought promising but underdeveloped. Among the international lines operating there, MSC Cruises is an unusual case: a.
Business
MedCruise explores year-round cruising in Mediterranean
The focus of the 67th MedCruise General Assembly was year-round cruising in the Mediterranean, with a number of benefits and challenges highlighted during.