With Norwegian Jewel sailing today from Tokyo, commencing a six-month Asia season, Norwegian Cruise Line is back in the region for the first time in more than three years.

An economic impact assessment jointly commissioned by Cruise Lines International Association Australasia and the Australian Cruise Association found the industry injected a record A$5.63b into the national economy during the 2022-23 financial year.

Resorts World Cruises continued expanding itineraries with Resorts World One’s inaugural five-night sailing from Hong Kong to Okinawa this week, with calls at Naha and Miyakojima.

Colombia's cruise business is growing and new ports, including on the Pacific Coast, are taking ships.

Carnival Cruise Line opened bookings for Carnival Miracle in Europe in 2025 and more 2025-26 sailings from Miami, Tampa, Port Canaveral and New Orleans.

Nassau Cruise Port has already handled more than 3.2m passengers this year, slightly more than the total number in 2022, and it's possible 2023 will set a record.

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

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.

More cruise line itineraries were revised to bypass Israel as the deadly conflict with Hamas continues.

Galveston's fourth cruise terminal could be in operation in 2025, pending board of trustee approval, Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO Rodger Rees reiterated Monday.