For a ship that invites travelers to discover the 'ocean state of mind,' there could be no more passionate godmother than oceanographer Sylvia Earle, who officially named Explora I Thursday night.

Turkey, Greece and Cyprus continue taking the bulk of cruise ships exiting Israel, with ports doing their best to handle them on short notice.

Versatility is needed to plan itineraries as sudden geopolitical tensions arise, while lobbying and joint marketing efforts are required to reactivate cruise tourism in secure areas where the message of some media channels is to the contrary.

September's cruise ship calls in Norway reached 410, an all-time high for the month and a huge 71% hike compared to pre-COVID September 2019 when 239 ship visits were recorded.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises chartered two former Crystal river vessels from Riverside Luxury Cruises for a three-year period.

CIBT, a seasoned provider of visa and immigration services, introduced a new digital solution for travelers, including cruisers, to simplify visa and passport application processes.

Ambassador Cruise Line launched an all-new mobile app for iOS and Android to provide a one-stop-shop for guests who have made a booking with the UK-based no-fly operator.  

The Methanol Institute welcomed Royal Caribbean Group as its newest member.

In a $600m transformation project that includes two world-class floating docks, Grand Bahama Shipyard is expanding to regain its position as one of the world's largest cruise ship repair facilities.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings priced its private offering of $790m senior secured notes due 2029 at 8.125%.