Ecuadorian ports went to MARSEC Level 2, which calls for additional protective security measures, following the declaration of a nationwide state of emergency.

Holland America Line's Westerdam is heading to Asia from September 2025 through April 2026, where it will explore 11 countries, with a strong focus on Japan.

Antarctica21, which pioneered fly-and-sail expeditions to the White Continent 20 years ago, opened its new Explorers House in the historic center of Punta Arenas, Chile.

Celestyal Cruises will operate year-round, with Celestyal Journey set to visit four new countries and six new ports of call in the Arabian Gulf.

Former Costa Cruises MD Joerg Rudolph is the president of Aroya Cruises, bringing a wealth of experience to Cruise Saudi's first cruise line in Saudi Arabia. 

Tenille Hunt moved up to replace Robert Halfpenny at Quark Expeditions.

Nassau Cruise Port closed 2023 with a record 4,490,802 passengers on 1,210 ship calls.

Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader led a large government delegation to the first cruise call at Cabo Rojo, a new south coast port developed by Mexico's ITM Group.

AD Ports Group initialed a 15-year concession agreement with the Red Sea Port Authority to operate and manage three cruise terminals at Safaga, Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh.

Carnival Cruise Line's full ships played a pivotal role in helping Amber Cove, Dominican Republic and Ensenada, Mexico each cross the 1m cruisers in a year threshold as they closed out 2023.