Cruise News

Virgin Unveils Stunning Lady’s Rojo, Reinvents Festival Experience

By |May 6th, 2025|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

Following the news of Rojo by Razzle Dazzle’s launch onboard the Brilliant Lady, Virgin Voyages has showcased the culinary concept’s galley.Chefs behind Rojo sat with Virgin’s Director of Culinary Development to talk about the new menu in a video, which is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLNr5YO8yMYThe company also announced in a press release that its 2025 Eat and Drink Festival will be reimagined with the overarching theme of “A Taste of Brilliant” as a tribute to its newest ship, launching this September from New York City. The festival is a culinary voyage designed for foodies.The festival highlights the food and[...]

Carnival Corporation to Set Up a Centralized North American Headquarters in Miami

By |May 6th, 2025|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

The world's largest cruise shipowner Carnival Corporation has announced plans to consolidate its North American shoreside operations into a new headquarters located in Miami's Waterford Business District. Scheduled for completion in 2028, the multi-building campus will span between 600,000 and 700,000 square feet and accommodate over 2,000 employees. This initiative marks the first time the company will house the majority of its North American staff—including personnel from CCL-Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, HAL-Holland America Line, Seabourn, Cunard, and Costa Cruises—within a single facility.The new headquarters will feature versatile workspaces designed to support collaboration and innovation, as well as[...]

Windstar Concludes Mystery Cruise; 2026 Edition is Selling Quickly

By |May 6th, 2025|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

Windstar Cruises has wrapped up its inaugural President’s Mystery Cruise, which took place on Star Legend from April 19 – 27 in the Mediterranean.The sold-out journey, which was based from Athens (Piraeus), featured three entirely new ports for Windstar, including Italy’s Taranto and Reggio Calabria, and Greece’s Kalamata.The cruise also called at Sicily’s Naxos Giardini, near Taormina, a signature port for the line.Onboard, passengers were given a clue to the identity of each port some 36 hours before the visit. Shore excursion options that ranged from urban history to countryside rambles were offered in each destination. Special touches[...]

Port Rønne (Bornholm Island, Denmark) Enhances Infrastructure with New Cruise Pier

By |May 6th, 2025|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

Port Roenne (Bornholm Island Denmark) is advancing its cruise infrastructure with the construction of a new 374-meter-long, 11-meter-deep pier, scheduled for completion in the fall of 2025. This development aims to accommodate larger vessels and enhance operational efficiency within the harbor. The new pier will supplant the berths utilized over the past 3 years, which are being reallocated to support other commercial activities. Additionally, modifications to the existing cruise pier are underway, including the removal of inner breakwaters and the extension of the southern outer breakwater. These alterations are designed to improve navigational conditions by creating a calmer harbor[...]

Cruise Lines Q1 2025 Overview: A Statistical Analysis

By |May 6th, 2025|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

Cruise Industry News takes a look at the financial performance of the “big three” cruise corporations following the first quarter of 2025. Download a PDF of this information here. Why Book Your Cruise with Lask Travel Advisors? We don’t just plan vacations—we curate experiences. As CLIA-certified cruise specialists and seasoned travelers, we help clients find the perfect itinerary, cabin, and excursions to match their style. Want the best private snorkeling guide in Grand Cayman? Looking for a quiet stateroom away from the noise? We’ve done it, and we’ll tailor it for you. Our clients appreciate the insider knowledge,[...]

Hawaii Introduces 11% Tax on Cruise Passengers to Support Environmental Initiatives

By |May 5th, 2025|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

Effective January 1, 2026, Hawaii will extend its Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) to include cruise passengers, marking a significant policy shift aimed at bolstering environmental conservation efforts. Previously applicable only to hotel stays, the 11% TAT will now be prorated for the duration cruise ships are docked in Hawaiian ports. For instance, passengers on a 14-night voyage with three nights in Hawaiian waters will incur the tax on those specific nights.This legislative change is anticipated to generate nearly US$100 million annually, with funds earmarked exclusively for environmental protection and climate resilience projects. These initiatives include beach restoration, infrastructure[...]

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