Some cruise operators may be able to start their trial sailings in December, however Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is looking to early January.

Vice President Mike Pence talked about a shared goal of reopening the maritime economy with a focus on getting the cruise industry safely sailing again at Friday's call with cruise line leaders.

Cruise line leaders voiced optimism about sailing from the US this year with many safety layers in place and a commitment to 100% testing of all passengers and crew.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings extended President and CEO Frank Del Rio's contract through 2023.

Knut Kloster, a pioneer of the modern cruise industry as a founder of Norwegian Caribbean Lines, which became Norwegian Cruise Line, died Sunday. He was 91.

In a travel-industry first, Cruise Lines International Association members today committed to 100% testing of passengers and crew for COVID-19 prior to embarkation.

Cruise lines are ready to get back to business safely and thousands of jobs depend on that, industry leaders, suppliers, retailers and longshoremen told Miami-Dade lawmakers Thursday.

Registration is now open for the first-ever Seatrade Cruise Virtual, taking place October 5-8.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings turned in a second quarter loss, as expected during a period when no sailings operated, but said 2021 bookings are 'within historical ranges.'

Royal Caribbean Group is replacing one of the least-loved but most important parts of a cruise — the safety drill — with Muster 2.0, a new approach to delivering safety information that also allows social distancing.