Travelers leaving Australia by air or sea will soon face higher departure costs after the government announced an increase to the country’s Passenger Movement Charge as part of the federal budget.

Beginning January 1, 2027, the fee charged to passengers departing Australia will rise from $70 to $80 per person. The increase will apply to all travelers leaving the country after that date, regardless of when their tickets were purchased.

A passenger aboard Carnival Liberty jumped overboard Wednesday night while the ship was sailing from Celebration Key to Nassau, Bahamas, and was later recovered dead after an emergency search and rescue operation.

Carnival Cruise Line confirmed that the male guest apparently climbed over his stateroom balcony shortly after the vessel departed the cruise line’s new private destination in the Bahamas.

Carnival Dream has been released after experiencing an anchor issue off the coast of Belize and continued its voyage to Cozumel, Mexico, today.

Viking founder Torstein Hagen is stepping down as chief executive officer after nearly three decades leading the company’s growth into one of the world’s largest cruise brands.

The leadership change was announced ahead of Viking’s first-quarter earnings call on Thursday. Hagen will transition into the role of executive chairman while continuing to serve as chairman of Viking’s board of directors.

A survey conducted onboard three Norwegian Cruise Line ships is raising questions about whether the company could be considering longer contracts for all officers and crew in the future. The survey states that the company is “exploring future options related to contract length and wants feedback from crew before making any decisions.

The cruise line launched an anonymous “Service Period (Contract) Extension Survey” for crew onboard the Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Dawn, and Norwegian Joy.

MSC Cruises and Eni have successfully completed a biofuel trial aboard the MSC Opera, marking another step toward reducing emissions in the cruise industry.

Guests currently sailing aboard the Symphony of the Seas have received a notice reminding passengers about the rules for decorating stateroom doors during the voyage. The letter, sent to guests during the current voyage, outlined several restrictions aimed at keeping decorations safe and respectful for everyone onboard.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is turning World Cocktail Day into a friendly fleet-wide competition, giving crew members the chance to showcase their creativity behind the bar.

The cruise line revealed the first entries in its onboard cocktail challenge from the crew aboard the Bolette, where bartenders created signature cocktails and mocktails specially designed for the celebration.

Cruise and cargo ship crew around the world are feeling more stressed, overworked, and uncertain about their future at sea, according to the latest Seafarers Happiness Index report for the first quarter of 2026. The report shows overall crew happiness dropped from 7.26 to 7.18 out of 10 compared to the previous quarter.

Passengers on the Disney Adventure had their vacation cut short before it even began after the ship’s scheduled voyage from Singapore was cancelled due to technical issues.

The cruise ship was supposed to depart from the Marina Bay Cruise Centre on May 7 for a four-night cruise. However, after guests boarded the ship, departure was delayed when the captain announced propulsion-related issues.