Amsterdam is weighing a future without ocean cruise ships, with city officials exploring a potential ban by 2035 amid sustainability concerns and growing pressure to curb overtourism.
Royal Caribbean Group closed 2025 with some of the strongest booking weeks in its history, signaling continued demand growth across its cruise brands into 2026.
Amadeus River Cruises has promoted Marcus Leskovar to president and appointed a new vice president of sales as it sharpens its focus on expanding market share in North America.
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Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed details of Norwegian Aura, a next-generation ship debuting in 2027 with expanded outdoor spaces, family-focused attractions, and Caribbean itineraries from Miami.
ASTA and major travel industry partners are calling for greater commission transparency after Norwegian Cruise Line eliminated non-commissionable fares, marking a potential turning point for advisor compensation.
Royal Caribbean has canceled all visits to its private destination in Labadee, Haiti, through the end of 2026, citing ongoing security risks and shifting affected itineraries to alternative Caribbean ports.
Norwegian Cruise Line is bringing back its iconic “It’s Different Out Here” tagline with a modern twist, repositioning the brand around freedom, flexibility, and meaningful travel experiences for today’s families.
Arrivia has acquired Bon Voyage Travel in a move that deepens its position in the premium and luxury cruise market while preserving Bon Voyage’s advisor-led service model.
Oceania Cruises has officially adopted an adults-only policy for all new bookings, reinforcing its focus on calm, refined travel experiences for mature guests.
A U.S. appeals court has temporarily blocked Hawaii’s new cruise tax just hours before it was due to take effect, pausing a controversial measure challenged by the cruise industry.
From ultra-luxury yacht debuts to record-breaking megaships, 2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for the cruise industry’s next generation of vessels.
Holland America Line will mark America’s 250th anniversary with a special Fourth of July cruise in 2026, blending historic ports, onboard celebrations, and patriotic programming.
Disney Cruise Line has officially taken delivery of Disney Adventure, its largest ship to date, marking a major milestone as the cruise line prepares for its first long-term expansion into Asia.
MAST Travel Network has named longtime cruise and hospitality executive Andrew Davis as its new president and COO, effective January 2.