The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority tallied record cruise numbers in 2023 with 720,391 passengers, topping the prior high of 699,105 in 2016.

Norwegian Cruise Line created new autumn 2024 Caribbean itineraries for Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Epic, which had been scheduled for Europe then.

Michael Bayley got cheers aboard Icon of the Seas when he tipped Royal Caribbean's hand on future deployment for an Icon-class ship.

Port Canaveral posted a record high 734,485 passenger moves in December on 87 cruise calls.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection added two Mediterranean voyages for Ilma in September this year.

Crystal said it's working to create alternatives to two Red Sea transits in April, should the need arise.

The Bahamas' Blue Lagoon Island reopened following a ferry incident involving a Royal Caribbean passenger's death in November, however the line hasn't resumed shore excursions there.

A Ponant spokeswoman said bookings for the 2024 Kimberley season have been strong since the company introduced inclusive flights and transfers for the Australian and New Zealand markets.

As he winds down an eventful 3.5 years at Port Everglades' helm, Jonathan Daniels remains enthused about plans for ambitious cruise terminal upgrades and reflected on accomplishments.

The second new slightly larger ship in Viking's long-running ocean series will be called Viking Vesta.