Port fees, head taxes and who pays them
Everything filed under the cruise industry in our cruises coverage, the 15 reports filed on it so far.
Cruise Ship Sides
Understanding port and starboard on a cruise ship. Cruise ships use port and starboard instead of left and right to avoid confusion.
Narvik expands cruise excursions and plans 2027 shore power
The Port of Narvik has unveiled new shore excursions, including a husky adventure and a shipwreck tour, and confirmed a major shore power investment...
Passenger Dies on Seven Seas Voyager During Ireland Call
A passenger died aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises' Seven Seas Voyager before a scheduled port call in Greencastle, Ireland, in late August 2026.
Carnival Dream Galveston Terminal Switch for September 5
Carnival Cruise Line warns guests of a terminal change and road closures at Port of Galveston for Carnival Dream's September 5, 2026 departure.
MSC Seashore Departure Moved Earlier
MSC Cruises has moved the *MSC Seashore*'s September 6, 2026 departure from Port Canaveral to 4:30 p.m., 30 minutes earlier, requiring guests to...
Nuuk Port Builds 350-Meter Cruise Dock
Greenland's Sikuki Nuuk Port is building a 350-meter dock extension to separate cruise ships from commercial vessels by 2028.
Oslo Port cuts shipping emissions 34% with
The Port of Oslo has reduced greenhouse gas emissions from shipping and port activities by 34% since 2017, cutting from 47,700 to 31,505 tonnes of...
Curacao Cruise Port: Terminals, Transport
Curacao's cruise port in Willemstad features two terminals, the Mega Pier and Mathey Wharf, handling major lines like Royal Caribbean and Carnival.
Port of Houston's $986.9B Economic Impact
A new study by Martin Associates finds that cargo activity along the Houston Ship Channel generated nearly $987 billion in total annual economic...
Virgin Voyages Ends UK Base at Portsmouth
Virgin Voyages has concluded its fifth and final season using Portsmouth International Port as its UK base. The Valiant Lady's departure marked the...
Valparaíso Port Launches WhatsApp Chatbot
The Port of Valparaíso and Terminal Pacífico Sur have launched a WhatsApp chatbot named 'Pancho' to streamline container delivery for export truckers.
Azamara Unveils 195-Night 2029 World Cruise
Azamara Cruises has announced its 2029 World Cruise, offering a 195-night sailing and two shorter options of 179 and 139 nights. The flagship Azamara...
Buenos Aires Cruise Port
Buenos Aires cruise port prepares for the 2026-27 season with improvements and discounts
Crown Princess Completes Major Port Calls on 2026 World Cruise
The Crown Princess has reached the final leg of its 2026 world cruise, visiting numerous ports in the Pacific and South America.
Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas Returns to Port Canaveral
Port Canaveral celebrates the return of Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas for year-round operations, offering new itineraries and amenities