Cruise news (New Orleans USA-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
CCL's ship Carnival Spirit returns to service following drydock refurbishment
Carnival Spirit has returned to the water following a month-long dry dock, emerging with several enhancements designed to elevate the guest...
March 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port NOLA Louisiana reports record cruise passenger movements in 2024
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA Louisiana) recorded 1.2 million cruise passenger movements in 2024, surpassing its previous record set in 2023...
February 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line - 400+ voyages in 2026-2027, new USA and global homeports
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line announced 400+ new voyages scheduled from late 2026 to early 2027, as part of its Black Friday Sale, which includes a 50...
November 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival expands Caribbean and Mexican Riviera sailings into 2027
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced extended itineraries for Carnival Liberty and Carnival Valor from New Orleans (Port NOLA Louisiana), as well...
October 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
P&O Cruises UK unveils 2026-2027 winter itineraries with 100+ global destinations
P&O Cruises has unveiled its winter 2026-2027 programme, offering voyages to 100+ distinct destinations. Notably, the schedule introduces two new...
October 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line celebrates 7 Million passengers from Port NOLA
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has reached a significant milestone, becoming the first cruise operator to embark more than 7 million passengers from the...
October 2, 2024 - Accidents
Hurricane Helene forces CCL-Carnival to reroute multiple cruise ships
As Hurricane Helene approaches the Gulf of Mexico and Florida, several cruise lines have announced itinerary adjustments in response to the storm...
September 26, 2024 - Accidents
Carnival Valor forced to cancel port due to cyclone Francine, turns into 'Cruise to Nowhere'
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Valor was forced to cancel her scheduled port visit due to post-tropical cyclone Francine, effectively turning...
September 14, 2024 - Accidents
Hurricane Beryl prompts major itinerary changes for Caribbean cruises
As Hurricane Beryl moves across the Caribbean, several cruise lines have adjusted their itineraries to avoid the storm. NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line...
July 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line celebrates 30 years homeporting in NOLA/New Orleans with Carnival Liberty...
On Monday, May 6th, on Carnival Liberty ship, the air resonated with the sound of trumpets as CCL-Carnival Cruise Line commemorated its 30th year of...
May 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Glory starts Transatlantic crossing following 21-day drydock refurbishment
On Thursday, April 18, Carnival Glory resumed operations from Barcelona (Spain) after undergoing a 21-day drydock refurbishment. Embarking on a 14...
April 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
ACL-American Cruise Lines launches Mississippi River's largest season yet
ACL-American Cruise Lines has announced the commencement of its Mississippi River season, with the arrival of the first guests in New Orleans (Port...
March 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
NCL unveils new Caribbean cruises from New Orleans & Port Canaveral
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled fresh Eastern and Western Caribbean routes for Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Epic departing from New Orleans...
January 26, 2024 - Accidents
Norovirus outbreak affects ~100 passengers on Celebrity Cruises' ship Constellation
A norovirus outbreak affected ~100 passengers on a recent Celebrity Cruises sailing that concluded on Friday, January 12th. Of the 2056 passengers...
January 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
NCL's 2025-2026 cruises: Antarctic itineraries, Breakaway-Plus ships, new ports
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed its 2025-2026 itineraries, introducing maiden port calls and homeports for Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Viva...
December 19, 2023