Costa Serena Ship to House 4,000 Asian Games Athletes
Japan has chartered the 290-metre Costa Serena to house 4,000 athletes at Nagoya Port for the Asian Games opening 19 September, after droppi...
Cruise — News & Analysis
Cruise industry news and analysis: new ships and orderbooks, cruise line strategy, itineraries, port development and the passenger economics of the fastest-growing sector in travel.
Seatrade Cruise Global 2027: Dates, Venue, Tickets and Who Can Attend
Seatrade Cruise Global 2027 runs 5–8 April at the Miami Beach Convention Center, trade only. Passes, matchmaking and getting there.
How Much Cash Should You Bring on a Cruise? A Realistic Budget
Cruise ships are cashless - your cash goes to porters, port days, extra tips and the casino. A realistic per-day breakdown: $100-200 per por...
How Much Does a Cruise Cost? 2026 Per-Person Price Guide
A seven-night Caribbean interior cabin runs about USD 500-800 per person in 2026, but taxes, gratuities, drinks and excursions push realisti...
Greenland cruise fjord restrictions: ships asked to avoid key fjords
Naalakkersuisut, Greenland's government, is asking cruise ships to avoid or limit sailings in selected fjord areas after residents complaine...
Cruise Ship Health Inspection Scores: How to Check Any Ship
Every cruise ship calling at US ports gets surprise CDC health inspections scored out of 100, with 86 the pass mark. Here is how the Vessel...
Do You Tip on a Cruise If Gratuity Is Included? 2026 Rules
Once automatic or included gratuities are in place, no extra tipping is required on a cruise. Here are the 2026 daily rates line by line, th...
Do You Need a Passport for a Cruise? Closed-Loop Rules Explained
US citizens can legally board many round-trip cruises with just a birth certificate and photo ID — but the exceptions are extensive, and eve...
