It's official: Visitors to Barcelona and wider Catalonia will face higher tourist taxes, with five-star hotel rates reaching €12 per night. The Parliament's measure will also affect hostel guests and cruise passengers
Disney names actor Robert Downey Jr. godparent of the Disney Adventure, its largest cruise ship. Marvel attractions, Broadway shows, and themed dining await guests at sea. Downey Jr.: "As the largest ship in the Disney fleet, a gargantuan blessing must be bestowed … I’ll do my darndest"
MSC Cruises has announced the upgraded entertainment program for the 2026 sailing season. What to expect? Anything from live music and family disco parties to games with humanoid robots and dogs, and LEGO parades
A fire broke out on a cruise ship with 271 passengers on board; the passengers were evacuated quickly. One crew member lost his life, and another was seriously injured. The Port Authority of Singapore has launched an investigation into the circumstances of the incident
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has signed with Fincantieri to build three new ships, one for each of its brands: Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. With the announcement, NCLH now has 17 new ships on order across its three brands
Royal Caribbean is inviting Caribbean and Central American artists to create murals aboard Legend of the Seas, bringing regional culture to millions of cruise guests. "Our Artist Discovery Program is a testament to how Royal Caribbean creates culturally immersive experiences"
Aboard the most luxurious ship in the industry: 21 passengers and 6 crew members fell ill on a Seven Seas Mariner sailing, according to reports from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Employees aboard a cruise ship owned by Carnival Cruise Line have reported skin diseases, unsafe drinking water, and being forced to work while sick, according to the Maritime Union of Australia. "When workers are prohibited from having a Union, this is exactly what happens"
The esteemed musician passed away on the last day of The Jazz Cruise '26 aboard the Celebrity Cruises luxury ship. "He was a friend, a great musician and one of the very best entertainers ever."
Debuting in December 20206, MSC World Asia is set to redefine the cruise experience by combining luxury travel with a captivating art journey
