cruise industry /tags/cruise-industry cruise industry en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT Royal Caribbean's 'biggest, baddest' resort divides locals in Mexican port town /americas/2026-02-05/royal-caribbean-mahahual-perfect-day-mexico-resort Miami-based global cruise company Royal Caribbean plans to build a massive water park private destination in Mahahual, a small town on Mexico’s coast, creating deep divisions within the community. Those concerns intensified after a federal judge ordered a permanent halt to land-use changes, freezing the project amid legal and environmental questions. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT /americas/2026-02-05/royal-caribbean-mahahual-perfect-day-mexico-resort Natalie Leticia Gallón Calm but with a slight chop — the forecast for South Florida’s cruise companies /business/2025-07-18/cruise-industry-florida-tariffs Passengers are booking trips and cruise companies are holding firm on prices. It makes for pretty fair weather for the cruise industry despite worries over consumer spending and confidence. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:00:00 GMT /business/2025-07-18/cruise-industry-florida-tariffs Tom Hudson Federal court rules in favor of Celebrity Cruises in COVID-19 crew lawsuit /law-justice/2025-05-07/celebrity-cruises-covid-19-crew-lawsuit A federal appeals court has rejected allegations of false imprisonment and intentional infliction of emotional distress against Celebrity Cruises in a lawsuit filed by two Filipino crew members who were forced to remain on board during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Wed, 07 May 2025 14:30:00 GMT /law-justice/2025-05-07/celebrity-cruises-covid-19-crew-lawsuit Jim Saunders Norovirus outbreaks rise as cruise travel expected to hit record high. Is your cruise safe? /health/2025-04-18/norovirus-outbreaks-rise-as-cruise-travel-expected-to-hit-record-high-is-your-cruise-safe The number of cruise passengers is expected to reach a record number this year, but norovirus outbreaks on cruises are seeing yearly increases, as well. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT /health/2025-04-18/norovirus-outbreaks-rise-as-cruise-travel-expected-to-hit-record-high-is-your-cruise-safe Joe Mario Pedersen Miami FIFA World Cup Committee CEO's goal: Make city 'the envy' of all other 2026 host cities /sports/2024-06-24/miami-fifa-world-cup-committee-ceos-goal-make-city-the-envy-of-all-other-2026-host-cities The former executive of one of the world’s largest cruise ship companies now leads Miami's Host Committee for the 2026 soccer World Cup. SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä±'s Ammy Sanchez spoke with Lisa Lutoff-Perlo to find out her ambitions for the job. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /sports/2024-06-24/miami-fifa-world-cup-committee-ceos-goal-make-city-the-envy-of-all-other-2026-host-cities Ammy Galeano Florida seaports to see a cargo boost and rebound in cruising /state/2023-02-22/florida-seaports-to-see-a-cargo-boost-and-rebound-in-cruising Cargo traffic at Florida’s 16 seaports is slightly ahead of pre-pandemic numbers, while the cruise industry is expected to return to pre-pandemic passenger counts this year. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 16:00:00 GMT /state/2023-02-22/florida-seaports-to-see-a-cargo-boost-and-rebound-in-cruising Jim Turner Cargo increases at Florida ports, while cruise industry needs time to recover to pre-pandemic levels /news/2022-07-13/cargo-increases-at-florida-ports-while-cruise-industry-needs-time-to-recover-to-pre-pandemic-levels Cargo handled through Florida seaports was up at least 75% in 2021 from before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Florida Ports Council report. But the cruise industry is still a year or two from regaining pre-pandemic strength. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:00:08 GMT /news/2022-07-13/cargo-increases-at-florida-ports-while-cruise-industry-needs-time-to-recover-to-pre-pandemic-levels News Service of Florida Passengers on Miami-to-Seattle Carnival cruise say COVID overwhelmed the ship /news/2022-05-05/passengers-on-miami-to-seattle-carnival-cruise-say-covid-overwhelmed-the-ship The cruise company would not confirm how many people tested positive for COVID but said there were a number of positive cases on the Carnival Spirit. Thu, 05 May 2022 11:21:02 GMT /news/2022-05-05/passengers-on-miami-to-seattle-carnival-cruise-say-covid-overwhelmed-the-ship Associated Press CDC drops its COVID-19 risk advisory for cruise ship travel /news/2022-03-30/cdc-drops-its-covid-19-risk-advisory-for-cruise-ship-travel While the agency has lifted its travel health notice two years after putting it in place, officials say it's up to travelers to determine their own health risks before going aboard a ship. Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:40:40 GMT /news/2022-03-30/cdc-drops-its-covid-19-risk-advisory-for-cruise-ship-travel Jonathan Franklin A recent report shows cruise bookings are twice as strong as last year /news/2022-03-29/a-recent-report-shows-cruise-bookings-are-twice-as-strong-as-last-year The AAA study says declining COVID rates and increased eagerness about traveling have contributed to these statistics. Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:12:01 GMT /news/2022-03-29/a-recent-report-shows-cruise-bookings-are-twice-as-strong-as-last-year Violet Comber-Wilen