Dec. 9 update: In what it termed an 'overabundance of caution,' Royal Caribbean International canceled the Dec. 10 sailing and plans to resume operation Dec. 14.

Broward County Commissioners today approved a Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) with the US Army Corps of Engineers to move forward with the long-awaited Port Everglades navigation improvements project.

Galveston's 2019 cruise activity had a $1.6bn economic impact in Texas and showed growth in all areas, including jobs and spending, compared to 2018.

Discover Qatar, the destination management division of Qatar Airways, announced its first expedition cruise series, 'Whale Sharks of Qatar by Sea.'

Hurtigruten Group appointed Hedda Felin CEO of Hurtigruten Norway to oversee coastal operations.

Australia extended its human biosecurity emergency period, involving the suspension of cruise operations and overseas travel, for another three months until March 17.

Emerald Cruises' super yacht Emerald Azzurra was floated out over the weekend at Halong Shipbuilding Co. in Vietnam.

Cruise industry veteran Steve McLaughlin joined Aurora Expeditions as director of sales Asia-Pacific.

Princess Cruises' March through November 2022 Europe season has five ships and features the new Enchanted Princess sailing in the Baltic for the first time.

Royal Caribbean International plans a fresh mix of ships, new itineraries and destinations in Europe during 2022.