Hannah Sampson, Skift
As cruise lines roll out new ships, they're showing them off to more markets. Carnival's approach — spreading its newest capacity around to several different ports — gives it the opportunity to reach a wide swath of the U.S.
6 months ago
Bruce Smith , Associated Press
Charleston is very sensitive to preservation and environmental issues, and the proposed cruise port seems hopelessly mired in litigation on multiple fronts.
5 years ago
Bruce Smith, Associated Press
The proposed terminal has been the source of much contention in Charleston where the prospect of attracting more tourists was weighed against environmental degradation. In the end, the judge called it on an inconclusive report that keeps the city from moving forward with any (big) plans.
5 years ago
Taylor Hill, Orange County Register
Cruises bring millions of tourism dollars to a city, but also crowds and chaos ashore. A county whose residents would rather take a cruise than live in one are unlikely to approve such a proposal.
6 years ago
Bruce Smith, Associated Press
Charleston is already a thriving tourism destination, due in part to its historic districts, but the allure of even higher profits might prove tough to turn down for the southern city.
6 years ago
There’s been no damage done to the ships that remained at sea during Hurricane Sandy and cruise lines have sufficient supplies to accommodate guests several extra days. Ports are expected to open by tomorrow.
6 years ago
The new Norwegian sisters will be making a big entrance in their respective docks; the Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest ship docked in New York when it arrives next May.
6 years ago
Caribbean News Now!
The new terminal will drive cruise tourism in coming years to boost the island's economy and also create steady jobs for the local population during its construction.
6 years ago
Miami's port closing on Saturday has kept thousands of passengers at sea, but ships whose schedules have been delayed by two days are now shortening cruisers' holidays for this coming week.
6 years ago
The port is used primarily by Carnival Cruise Lines who hope to sign a new multiyear agreement with the port so they can continue to rake in profit that comes from advertising a brand new embarkation point.
7 years ago
Brazil has a far way to go in a short amount of time, and it won't be made any easier by the lack of private investors willing to risk their capital on tricky licenses and unreliable returns. But if England can pull it off ...
7 years ago
Passengers and tourism officials are excited by the itinerary additions, which include Disney Cruises sailing out of New York, Miami, and Galveston, Texas, and making port calls to Hawaii and Canada.
7 years ago