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CRUISE NEWS
The latest cruise news, updates and stories from around the cruise world.
THIS WEEK IN CRUISING
You don’t have to follow the entire cruise industry. We do that part for you.
THE WEEK IN 60 SECONDS
- Galveston continues its rapid cruise expansion.
- Disney reveals new 2027–2028 itineraries.
- Philadelphia returns as a cruise homeport.
- Carnival Conquest assists in a rescue at sea.
- A passenger loses his life aboard Norwegian Getaway.
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THE BIG STORIES
Galveston’s Cruise Boom Is Getting Bigger
Margaritaville at Sea is joining the growing list of cruise lines sailing from Galveston, while another major terminal project could bring even more capacity to the Texas coast.
Why we’re watching: More choices from Gulf Coast homeports could make cruising easier for millions of travelers.
Disney Opens Another Chapter
Disney Cruise Line has revealed a wide-ranging new schedule featuring additional homeports, destinations, and several itinerary firsts.
Why we’re watching: The new deployment expands options for families sailing from several U.S. homeports.
Philadelphia Is Cruising Again
Philadelphia has returned as a cruise homeport, creating another significant drive-to option for cruisers in the Northeast.
Why we’re watching: Drive-to cruising can reduce airfare costs and make embarkation easier for many travelers.
AROUND THE CRUISE WORLD
Norwegian Aqua Adds More Short Cruises
Norwegian Aqua will offer additional three- and four-night Bahamas sailings, giving cruisers another way to experience one of Norwegian’s newest ships without committing to a full week.
Holland America Expands Poolside Entertainment
New Lido Pool bandstands are part of continuing fleet upgrades designed to bring more live entertainment into the daytime pool experience.
A Familiar Ship Begins a New Chapter
Oceania Regatta has completed its final voyage for Oceania after more than two decades with the brand and is moving into the next stage of its career.
Eleven Cruise-Ship Crew Members Arrested in Boston
Federal authorities arrested eleven crew members from two cruise ships in connection with alleged child sexual abuse and exploitation material. The allegations remain subject to the legal process.
THE HUMAN ELEMENT
Ships take us places, but the people aboard them are what create the stories we remember.
A Life Lost Aboard Norwegian Getaway
A passenger lost his life following a fall aboard Norwegian Getaway. Crew members attempted lifesaving measures, and authorities are investigating the circumstances. Terry Cruises will leave speculation to investigators and remember the person behind the headline.
Carnival Conquest Answers a Distress Call
Carnival Conquest responded to a disabled sailboat in the Caribbean and safely brought a lone sailor aboard. It was a reminder that beneath the restaurants, pools, and entertainment, a cruise ship is still a ship at sea.
Emergency Response Aboard Carnival Firenze
A critically ill passenger received shipboard medical care before emergency responders coordinated a transfer ashore near Southern California.
ON OUR RADAR
Royal Caribbean + Galveston
A proposed additional cruise terminal and future Icon-class deployment remain under discussion.
Margaritaville at Sea
Galveston service has been announced, but the ship and itineraries are still expected to be revealed.
We’ll update these when the facts catch up with the rumors.
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