Data released by Travel Weekly and major agencies shows that the 2026 "Wave Season"—the industry's critical early-year booking period—is being dominated by high-end consumers and a massive surge in demand for European itineraries.
In a sign of the unprecedented demand for Caribbean cruising in early 2026, Royal Caribbean International sent out an unusual alert , offering "sweet" incentives for guests to cancel their upcoming sailings.
The 2026 Cruise Industry News Annual Report, released today, forecasts a massive 10% year-over-year increase in Caribbean cruise capacity.
In a major crossover between the cruise and sports industries, Royal Caribbean International officially announced today that it will serve as the first "Official Miami Host City Supporter" for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
In a major upgrade to its mid-tier fleet, MSC Cruises announced today that it will add its exclusive MSC Yacht Club to two more ships, the MSC Musica and the MSC Orchestra.
The Queen Mary 2 arrived in the Port of Los Angeles today, February 2, marking a historic homecoming for the world’s only remaining ocean liner.