Turkey's cruise tourism exceeded 2 million passengers in 2025, marking a 13.2% increase and its best performance in 12 years.

Turkey's cruise tourism flourished in 2025, boosting passenger numbers and operational capacity, setting a strong foundation for 2026.

Galataport Istanbul achieved historic cruise tourism records in 2025, with a 48% increase in passengers, solidifying its status as a key Eastern Mediterranea...

Coral Adventurer ran aground off Papua New Guinea on its first voyage after a previous incident, but all passengers and crew are safe.

Hawaii court supports new Green Tax on cruise passengers to fund climate initiatives, despite industry legal challenges.

Greek unions oppose the Crown Iris cruise ship's repair work, citing its alleged ties to the Israel Defense Forces amid ongoing tensions.

Celestyal's new 'Iconic Arabia' program debuts with a promotional cruise for global travel agents in the Arabian Gulf, showcasing key destinations.

The cruise sector is evolving with eco-friendly ships, luxury experiences, and entertainment innovations, especially targeting the Asian market by 2026.

Inside the MagicDoes Disney's new cruiseshiphave the best bathrooms at sea? You...USA TodayBy Gene Sloan, USA TODAY PAPENBURG, Germany -- There's been a lot of buzz in Cruisedom this year about cruiseshipbathroom design, thanks in no small part...Disney Dream Ready for DebutFOXBusinessThe New Disney Dream, A Designer's PerspectiveAOL Travel NewsDisney Fantasy to sail next springToronto SunOrlando Sentinel -Inside the Magic -Examiner.com16 haber makalesinin tümü »

Central Florida News 13Tampa cruiseshippassengers complain of stomach illnessBrandon News and TribuneAlso known as stomach flu, the virus is highly contagious and often transmitted in communal spaces, including schools and cruiseships....Illness outbreak aboardshipforces Florida cruise delayReutersSick cruiseshipdocked at Tampa portCentral Florida News 13Mega-shipshapeCharlotte Observer18 haber makalesinin tümü »

Cruise CriticNew cruiseshiparrives at Miami portMiamiHerald.comAP MIAMI -- The Port of Miami gets its third newly built cruiseshipin the past seven months when the Oceania line's 1250-passenger vessel arrives....Oceania's Marina sails into Port of MiamiSouth Florida Business Journal (blog)You Gotta Have Hart: Arriving This Weekend, Oceania Cruises' Game...CruiseCritic.co.uk5 haber makalesinin tümü »

Central Florida News 13Pirate-themed cruiseshipruns aground in Fla. on New Year's Eve; passengers...Washington PostA Pirate-themed cruiseshipcarrying about 100 passengers ran aground in heavy fog on New Year's Eve, but no one was apparently injured. Public safety officials in Clearwater said late Saturday that crews responded at the Memorial Causeway Bridge when...Argh! Pirate-themedshipruns agroundCNN InternationalPirate-themed cruiseshipruns aground in Fla.Sacramento Bee'Pirate'shipruns aground off Clearwater BeachCentral Florida News 13all 184 news articles »

Stitch KingdomNew Disney cruiseship, Fantasy, floated out in GermanyUSA TODAYBy Gene Sloan, USA TODAY The Disney Cruise Line's newestship, the Disney Fantasy, has taken to the water for the first time. The 2500-passenger vessel on Sunday was floated out from a dry dock in Germany where it has been under construction for more...Disney Fantasy Floats Out, Now WaterborneWESH OrlandoThe Disney Fantasy Takes Test Drive in Germany - VideoBSCkidsUPDATED: Disney FantasyShipFloat Out Video; Destined for New York City...Stitch KingdomMyFoxOrlando.com -Central Florida News 13 -Baltimore Sunall 18 news articles »

USA TODAYMissing Carnival cruiseshippassengers found in JamaicaUSA TODAYUPDATE, 8:47 PM ET -- The Associated Press is reporting that the three American cruisers reported as missing in Jamaica since Thursday have been found at a Jamaican beach villa in good health. The news outlet says arrangements are being made for the...Three Americans Missing from CruiseShipFound by Jamaican PoliceWAPI3 US cruiseshiptourists reported missing in Jamaica found at a beach villaMontreal Gazette3 US tourists disappear in Ocho Rios, Jamaica following cruiseshipstopVancouver SunFox Newsall 31 news articles »

Capsized cruiseshipwon't be moved till springBoston.comROME (AP)— Officials say the capsized Costa Concordia cruiseshipwill not be moved from its resting place off Italy's Tuscan coast as quickly as planned. Giglio island Mayor Sergio Ortelli told reporters Monday that the timetable for removal of the...and more »

Cruise Fevercruiseshiprescues tourists in AlaskaUSA TODAYA Holland America cruiseshipin Alaska's Glacier Bay on Sunday was involved in rescuing dozens of tourists from a sightseeing boat that was taking on water. The line's 1432-passenger Volendam picked up 70 passengers from the Glacier Bay-based...72 rescued fromshiptaking on water in AlaskaCBS NewsHolland America CruiseShipRescues 70 Tourists In AlaskaHuffington PostTourists rescued from grounded cruiseshipin AlaskaGant DailyCruise Critic -Marine Log -Cruise Feverall 405 news articles »

The GuardianEvidence shows cruiseshipdid not pass by dying fishermenUSA TODAYThe Associated Press. Updated. Comments. MIAMI -- Princess Cruise Lines says it has found video evidence showing that one of itsshipsdid not fail to stop and help three Panamanian fishermen adrift in a disabled boat in the Pacific Ocean.Cruise line accused of ignoring dying fishermen hits back with video evidenceThe GuardianNew Evidence Proves Princess Cruises Did Not Fail To Rescue Adrift Fishermen...Sacramento BeeCruise line: video showsshipdidn't bypass boatBusinessweekCruise Feverall 47 news articles »

In August 2012, the ports of the Black Sea will visit at least seven cruise ships (instead of 5 in June and 11 in July). They will visit a minimum of 11 ports, not including Istanbul (in July was 12). They were all in the Black Sea in July.

ABC NewsBayport secures two new cruiseshipcontractsHouston Chronicle (blog)"I hope they didn't have to pay a cruiseshiptoo much to come in there," Whitmire said, noting the high fuel cost for cruiseshipsto travel up the HoustonShipChannel rather than stopping in Galveston."It's supposed to be the other way around, you...Princess Cruises moves to HoustonDaily News - Galveston CountyHouston's Bayport Cruise terminal finally inks cruiseshipdealsHouston Business JournalPort of Houston Suddenly a HitCruiseMates Cruise GuideCruiseCritic.co.uk -MENAFN.COMall 89 news articles »

Coming to a cruiseshipnear you: Fast InternetUSA TODAYIn addition, MTN is building out new shore-to-shipwireless systems in major cruise ports in the Bahamas, Caribbean, Alaska and Europe that will allow the company to greatly increase the amount of data it routes toshipsat sea. Cruiseships...Speedy Cruise Internet: Finally a Possibility?Travel Agentall 10 news articles »

Newsport DailyWorld's best cruiseshipterminalsFox NewsWith some 18 million people cruising worldwide every year, today's cruiseshipterminals come in all shapes and styles; from bare-boned to“Space Age.” The differences mostly depend on the importance of cruising to the local community, the availability...Firstshipdue Saturday at Kai Tak cruise terminalHong Kong Standardall 5 news articles »

CBS LocalDeath on cruiseshipattributed to natural causes; FBI says woman suffered...Washington PostBALTIMORE— An autopsy shows that a Virginia woman found dead aboard a Royal Caribbean cruiseshipdied of natural causes. FBI spokesman Rich Wolf has identified the woman as 64-year-old Katherine Kennedy of Midlothian, Va. He says Kennedy...Autopsy results expected soon in cruiseshipdeathNBCNews.comWoman's death on cruiseshipout of Baltimore ruled naturalBaltimore Sun (blog)Woman Died Of Heart Disease On CruiseShipOut Of BaltimoreCBS LocalABC2 News -WBAL Radioall 109 news articles »

Maritime MattersPhoto tour: A cruiseshipthat calls Tahiti home - USA TodayUSA TODAYOriginally built in 1997, Paul Gauguin Cruises' 332-passenger Paul Gauguin recently emerged from a major makeover that included the addition of new suites. What's the Tahiti-basedshiplike after the overhaul? Click HERE to see our new comprehensive...CruiseShips2012, The Year In Review: Disney Cruise LineMaritime MattersCruiseShipTransfers Two Sick PassengersBernewsStill Want to Cruise? Eight Tips To Save Money On A High Seas VacationFox News LatinoTelegraph.co.uk -Seeking Alphaall 18 news articles »

NewsdayDisney's first cruiseshipto get extra dose of Magic after overhaulFox NewsFor example, the first place guests see when they board theshipis the atrium--which has been redesigned in the image of opulent 20th century cruise liners in coral and aquamarine hues, with a bronze statue of“Helmsman Mickey” keeping watch.Disney to add watery thriller to oldestship- USA TodayUSA TODAYDisney's Magic cruiseshipgets a makeover - NewsdayNewsdayBig changes coming for Disney Magic cruiseshipOrlando Sentinelmyfox8.comall 29 news articles »

Baltimore SunCause of cruiseshipfire remains a mysteryUSA TODAYSpeaking on board the vessel Thursday in advance of its return to service later today, Lutoff-Perlo said there was no indication the fire was caused by a mechanical failure. What is known is that the fire started in a mooring area near the back of the...CruiseShipBack In Baltimore After Fire, Repairs ContinueGadlingRegent orders newshipand touts it as most luxurious in cruisingTravel WeeklyNew£300mshipon order for luxury cruise line Regent Seven SeasMirror.co.ukWBAL Radio -Cruise Criticall 51 news articles »

First cruise ship with Chinese group tourists sets sail from Greek port

French cruise company Ponant has taken delivery of its new vessel Le Lapérouse, the first of six in its Explorers series

Storm kept cruise ship from call at La Palma

British luxury cruise ship rescues ten migrants off Spanish coast

Large German cruise ship docks in Norfolk

Daily Mail300 become ill on cruiseshipCNN(CNN) -- More than 300 people on a Royal Caribbean cruiseshiphave become ill during a voyage, the Centers for Disease Control said on its website. According to the statement, 281 of the 3,050 passengers and 22 of 1,165 crew members of Explorer of the ...More than 300 people fall ill aboard cruiseshipFox News300 sickened on Royal Caribbean cruiseshipNBCNews.comMore than 300 fall ill aboard cruiseshipCBS NewsDaily Mailall 94 news articles »

Bite into the best cruiseshiprestaurantsUSA TODAYAt the best shipboard restaurants, cruise passengers will enjoy fine dining, extraordinary service and lovely environments for a special evening of culinary pampering. With menus designed to titillate the taste buds of even the most discerning foodies...

The GuardianVenice to ban giant cruiseshipsThe GuardianVenice has seen a string of protests against the rising traffic of cruiseships, amid growing fears over the impact of these giant vessels on the fragile city– and the alleged risk they pose to its infrastructure and inhabitants. Currently, cruise...Italy to divert cruiseshipsfrom historic VeniceTelegraph.co.ukFinally: Italy to Limit Cruise-ShipTraffic in VeniceCondé Nast TravelerVenice limits number of cruiseshipvisitsTravel Weekly UKBBC Newsall 36 news articles »

Luxury cruiseshipemerges from makeoverUSA TODAYThe 700-passenger Seven Seas Voyager emerged from a scheduled dry dock last week with new interior and exterior looks. Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveiled theshipOct. 23 on its departure from Rome to Venice on a 10-night cruise. The luxury cruise ...and more »

Another super-snazzy cruiseshipis on the wayUSA TODAYSeabourn says the newshipwill replace the capacity that is leaving the Seabourn brand with the sale of its three older vessels -- Seabourn Pride, Seabourn Spirit and Seabourn Legend. The threeshipsare being transferred to Windstar Cruises over the...CARNIVAL CORPORATION : Seabourn Signs Letter of Intent with Fincantieri to...4-traders (press release)Seabourn Will Add New CruiseShipto Fleet in 2016Cruise Criticall 4 news articles »

Guide to cruiseshipart auctionsFox NewsOver the past two decades, art auctions on cruiseshipshave become big business. The idea of sipping free champagne while taking in art work that some auctioneers tout as museum quality attracts thousands of passengers year after year. But after a...

Wrecked cruiseshipCosta Concordia raised off Italian rocksReutersIn a 19-hour operation which ended at 4.00 a.m. (10 p.m. ET), the 114,500-tonshipwas pulled from its side to an upright position by a series of huge jacks and cables and lowered onto underwater platforms drilled into the rocky sea bed. Prime Minister...

Minneapolis Star TribuneShipwrecked Concordia cruiseshipwrested off Italian reef, cameras reveal no...Minneapolis Star TribuneGIGLIO ISLAND, Italy— In an unprecedented maritime salvage operation, engineers on Monday gingerly wrestled the hull of the shipwrecked Costa Concordia off the Italian reef where the cruiseshiphas been stuck since January 2012. Yet progress was ...

WWLNew Orleans-based cruiseshiprescues people from GulfWWLThe Conquest spotted the 13 individuals in a raft around 4 p.m. about 40 miles from Key West, according to Lanie Morgenstern, a Carnival spokesperson. The 13 people were identified as Cuban nationals after they were taken aboard theship, where they...Carnival and Disney CruiseShipsPick Up Cuban RefugeesCruiseCritic.co.ukCarnival Conquest picking up refugees from rafts in GulfWWL First Newsall 10 news articles »

Raw StoryCarnival cruiseshipinvolved in yet another mishapRaw StoryTwo dock workers were thrown into the water in a new mishap Wednesday involving a Carnival cruiseship, which broke free from moorings in a US port, the company said. One worker was reported missing after high winds caused the Carnival Triumph to...

Yahoo! News (blog)Carnival Triumph cruiseshipbreaks away from shipyardYahoo! News (blog)Back in February, some 3,100 passengers were stranded on the Triumph for days after an engine room fire left the cruiseshipstranded at sea. In March, 17 passengers from theshipfiled a federal lawsuit against Carnival, saying they suffered physical...

al.com (blog)Carnival cruiseshipTriumph breaks moorings at BAE Shipyardal.com (blog)MOBILE, Alabama -- The Carnival cruiseshipTriumph, moored at BAE Systems here, broke loose from the dock, slamming into nearby vessels and structures. Damage to the nearly 900-foot-longshipwas evident, and further damages were being surveyed...

Carnival cruise line in more troubled watersCNN(CNN) -- First, it was Triumph. Then, Elation. Then, Dream. And now, Legend. While those are happy names for cruiseships, some Carnival Cruise Lines passengers say their recent onboard experiences belie the names. Reporter stuck on Carnival cruise...

Another problem cruise: Second Carnivalshipin less than a week experiences...Fox NewsAnother Carnival cruiseshiphas reported problems while at sea, becoming the third Carnivalshipin less than two months to experience difficulties onboard. MyFoxTampaBay.com reports the Carnival Legend is skipping all of its scheduled stops through...

CBS NewsPassengers leave cruiseshiptelling tales of woeCBS NewsThe cruiseshipcarrying some 4,200 people finally docked late Thursday in Mobile, as passengers raucously cheered the end to an ocean odyssey they say was marked by overflowing toilets, food shortages and foul odors."Sweet Home Alabama!" read one...

Crippled cruiseshipreturns; passengers happy to be backCNN(CNN) -- Finally, after days of listing on a disabled Carnival cruiseshipwithout electricity and working toilets, thousands of passengers finished disembarking early Friday morning at the Port of Mobile. The frustration that many felt was typified by...

Crippled cruiseshipdocks at Ala. port; passengers celebrate end of miserable...Fox NewsMOBILE, Ala.– The passengers of the Carnival cruiseshipTriumph are beginning the process of getting back to normal, checking into hotels for a shower and hot meal or boarding buses bound for other cities after five days at sea on a powerlessship...

Stricken US cruiseshippassengers disembarkAljazeera.comPassengers have disembarked in the southern US state of Alabama from a disabled cruiseshipwhich was left drifting for days in the Gulf of Mexico. Tugboats pulled the Carnival Triumph, carrying more than 4,000 passengers, into port in Mobile a drama...

NPR (blog)Carnival cruiseshipto be towed after fire strands it in Gulf of MexicoCNN(CNN) -- A Carnival cruiseshipin the Gulf of Mexico with more than 4,200 passengers and crew will be towed to port after a weekend engine fire left it dead in the water, a cruise line official said. The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Vigorous arrived early...CruiseShipDrifts In Gulf Of Mexico, Will Be Towed To PortNPR (blog)Stranded Carnival CruiseShipPassengers Without Running Water or PowerABC NewsPassengers describe harsh conditions on CarnivalshipUSA TODAYTIME -MiamiHerald.com -Houston Chronicleall 119 news articles »

MiamiHerald.comCarnival cruiseshipin Gulf of Mexico to be towed after engine fireMiamiHerald.comA Carnival cruiseshipin the Gulf of Mexico with 3,000 passengers onboard will be towed to port after an engine fire Sunday morning left it drifting, a cruise line official said. The fire occurred in the engine room of the Carnival Triumph, which is...