Miami is gearing up for a surge in cruise passengers with the inaugural season of MSC World America, MSC Cruises’ new flagship vessel. The port anticipates record arrivals for the Caribbean cruise market in late 2025 and early 2026.
With growing interest in cold-climate and adventure tourism, several Arctic-cruise companies have confirmed they will extend their 2025-2026 season, scheduling voyages into March 2026.
MSC Cruises has unveiled a major fleet expansion plan, introducing two new World-Class ships, set for delivery in 2030 and 2031, representing a €3.5 billion investment in the global cruise industry.
Passengers planning a tropical getaway this winter are facing unexpected increases in their vacation budgets.
Destinations emphasized the need to modernize port infrastructure, integrate shore-power systems, and enhance waste-management capabilities to reduce the environmental footprint of cruise tourism.
Princess Cruises announced a major expansion of its Caribbean and Panama Canal itineraries for the 2027-2028 seasons, adding 31 ports across five homeports and introducing a new destination named Celebration Key.