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A CCL-Carnival cruise ship made minor contact with a piece of ice while navigating Alaska’s Tracy Arm Fjord last week, though no damage was reported, and the vessel continued the voyage uninterrupted.Despite some passengers likening the incident to a "modern Titanic moment," Carnival Cruise Line confirmed that the hull of Carnival Spirit was thoroughly inspected and found to be undamaged.The ship continued the scheduled 7-day round-trip itinerary and is expected to return to Seattle, Washington, today as planned. Some passengers took to social media, sharing images of the encounter, including a photo showing a tugboat trailing behind the[...]

PortMiami (Florida, USA) has secured a US$19.5 million grant from the Resilient Florida Program to construct an elevated bulkhead system at Berth 10, reinforcing the port against flooding and sea level rise.This initiative aligns with Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s Climate Action Strategy and Future-Ready Economic Plan, addressing the long-term challenges posed by climate change.Mayor Levine Cava emphasized the significance of the grant in safeguarding the port's operations and its role as a key hub for international trade, stating that the investment is crucial for both infrastructure protection and the region's economic growth.The project will bolster PortMiami’s[...]

Overtourism is a rising issue around the world, but Royal Caribbean's CEO thinks cruise ships are being unfairly targeted.Cruise ships have long been singled out for overtourism, particularly in Europe. However, Michael Bayley, Royal Caribbean's President and CEO, argues people underestimate the value cruise ships bring to the tourism industry. Each year, over 20 million people take a cruise, sailing to countless destinations around the globe, from the Caribbean to Europe, Australia, Asia, Alaska, and Hawaii. Recently, many ports have begun to reevaluate the impact of the cruising industry in their communities, especially as passenger numbers break pre-pandemic levels. A few[...]

Aurora Expeditions, renowned for its responsible small-ship exploration, has unveiled its 2026 Arctic and Beyond season, expanding its offerings to include new voyages in Southeast Asia, the Mediterranean, and the Atlantic Coast. This season marks the company's first-ever expeditions to these regions, complemented by the introduction of solo cabins on every sailing.With 42 departures, the 2026 season highlights include a solar eclipse viewing from Greenland on the "Jewels of the Arctic" itinerary and new expeditions to Indonesia and Borneo. Aurora's polar voyages will also feature unique Arctic destination combinations, maintaining the small group ethos with a maximum of[...]