In a major operational shift, Royal Caribbean International officially confirmed today that it is extending the suspension of all visits to its private port in Labadee, Haiti, through the end of 2026.

In a bold play for the 2026 market, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) officially relaunched its legendary 1900s tagline, "It’s Different Out Here," during a global press event today.

Royal Caribbean International has officially opened the gates to the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in the Bahamas today, January 7.

In a landmark move for environmental policy, the state of Hawai‘i is set to implement a pioneering tourist tax targeting the maritime travel sector.

After a series of legal challenges, Hawaii is set to implement a new green fee for cruise passengers starting January 1, 2026. The measure is a tourist tax aimed at funding climate change mitigation efforts across the islands.

Following a request from CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) to block the fee, U.S. District Judge Jill A. Otake denied the motion, allowing the law to take effect as planned.

Disney Adventure is now the largest vessel in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Although it has yet to sail, the company has already taken delivery of its new flagship: a massive ship with capacity for up to 6,700 passengers, set to begin operations on 10 March.