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Port Canaveral reached 4.07 million passenger movements in 2022, enough to edge out PortMiami (4.03 million) as the busiest cruise port.

The title of world's busiest cruise port shifts to Port CanaveralThe six-terminal cruise port is attracting new ships, nontraditional itineraries and more drive-to...

Shop staff will be trained by Rolex to assist travelers with their purchases.

Explora Journeys will have a Rolex shop on its first shipThe first Rolex boutique at sea will be on the Explora I.

The Wilderness Discoverer in Alaska.

UnCruise Adventures evacuates passengers from ship due to fireUnCruise said 51 guests and 17 crew were evacuated from the Wilderness Discoverer, which was sailing...

The Viking Saturn docked in New York for its naming ceremony on June 6.

Viking introduces its 10th ocean ship, the Saturn, in New YorkThe event featured performances by Metropolitan Opera singers and a blessing by godmother Ann Ziff,...

An image from Vacaya's inaugural PTown Cruise in 2019.

Focus on LGBTQ+ travel: The gay cruise comes of ageLGBTQ+ travelers are seeking cruise itineraries and experiences that go beyond nonstop partying in the...

The Ocean Odyssey, a Vantage expedition ship.

Report: Embattled cruise operator Vantage is selling the companyVantage, which has canceled several cruises and left guests waiting long periods of time for refunds,...

The Celebrity Apex will be powered by a mix of biofuel and petroleum fuel this summer.

Royal Caribbean Group is testing a biofuel blend on two shipsThe Celebrity Apex and Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas will use a mix of marine fuel oil and...

Under Carnival Corp.'s corporate restructuring, Princess Cruises is one of six units reporting to CEO Josh Weinstein.

Carnival Corp. reorganizes brands in corporate restructuringOne big change is the dissolution of Holland America Group, which had included Princess and Holland...

A prototype of Royal Caribbean International's planned immersive dining experience onboard the Utopia of the Seas.

Royal Caribbean's new immersive dining experience is on trackIn its quest to come up with unique and unusual dining options at sea, the line has a new entry: a...

An image from Vacaya's inaugural PTown Cruise in 2019.

An image from Vacaya's inaugural PTown Cruise in 2019. Photo Credit: Vacaya/Gabriel Goldberg Focus on LGBTQ+ travel: The gay cruise comes of ageLGBTQ+ travelers are seeking cruise itineraries and experiences that go beyond nonstop partying in the Caribbean, and lines have met evolving tastes with expanded offerings.

A prototype of Royal Caribbean International's planned immersive dining experience onboard the Utopia of the Seas.

Royal Caribbean's new immersive dining experience is on trackIn its quest to come up with unique and unusual dining options at sea, the line has a new entry: a virtual train ride in a mixed-reality dining experience.

Onboard spending keeps flowing on cruise ships

Onboard spending keeps flowing on cruise shipsOnboard spending has surged since the resumption of cruising; prebooking technology and bundled pricing are enabling travel advisors to reap some of the benefits of it.

The Spectrum of the Seas was purpose built for the Asia cruise market, originally sailing from Shanghai in 2019.

Royal Caribbean adds China in 2024, the first major cruise line to returnThe move is an important one in the cruise industry. According to CLIA, 3.7 million people from Asia sailed in 2019, making it the third-largest source market.

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The split-level layout of the Panorama Lounge is the Viva Two's most striking feature. To get to the bar, you walk down a short staircase. The staircase continues into the Riverside dining room.

The split-level layout of the Panorama Lounge is the Viva Two's most striking feature. To get to the bar, you walk down a short staircase. The staircase continues into the Riverside dining room. Photo Credit: Nicole Edenedo

First Call: Viva Two's inviting design is a conversation starterThe ship is already distinguishing itself in the market, but its forward-thinking design also stands to help the line attract...

The bathroom in the concierge suite on the Oceania Vista.

The bathroom in the concierge suite on the Oceania Vista. Photo Credit: Andrea Zelinski

The view from Oceania Vista: Dining and high-end designOne would expect high-end dining and a plethora of art pieces on an Oceania ship. The Vista has its surprises, too. Like large...

The exterior of the Mozart looks mostly the same, except for the name.

The exterior of the Mozart looks mostly the same, except for the name. Photo Credit: Nicole Edenedo

Service is a familiar tune on the Riverside MozartGuests who experienced the Mozart under Crystal Cruises management will know immediately upon seeing the ship that not much...

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Arnold Donald reveals his departure at Carnival Corp., introduces replacement Josh Weinstein

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