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With the new Mein Schiff Flow to be introduced next year, following the sister ship, Mein Schiff Relax, this spring, and Mein Schiff 7 last year, the brand is on an aggressive growth path, more than doubling its guest capacity from 2023 to 2026.
With nine ship…
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Dream Cruises conducted a safety drill aboard the Genting Dream on July 9, 2025, in coordination with Thai maritime and emergency response authorities.
The company said in a press release that this exercise reinforced its commitment to maintaining high standar…
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Azamara Cruises is offering a culinary journey that will include onboard chef-led experiences and immersive local tastings ashore, as well as longer stays, late departures and overnight calls allowing for self-paced exploration.
The company said in a press rel…
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Marella Cruises has announced its first-ever musical-themed mini cruise, “Musical Med-leys,” on the Marella Voyager for October 2026.
The themed cruise will include musical style performances from the West End, guest speakers and more.
Chris Hackne…
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Aroya Cruises and the Souda Bay Port celebrated the inaugural visit of the Aroya to the Greek port with a plaque exchange ceremony.
The event took place onboard the vessel earlier this month and was attended by the ship’s officers and executives from the cruis…
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Uniworld Boutique River Cruises announced its partnership with women-led luxury rest wear brand Lunya for its first-ever “Women-Only Cruise” setting sail on Aug. 24, 2025, in France.
Uniworld said in a press release that guests can purchase exclusi…
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AIDA announced that it will have its own experiential booth at the Superbloom Festival in Munich (August 30–31) and the Glucksgefuhle Festival at Hockenheimring (September 11–14).
AIDA will offer visitors the opportunity to make DIY bracelets, relax in the chi…
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Ambassador Cruise Line has expanded its partnership with retail specialist Harding+, awarding the company the full onboard retail contract for the Renaissance.
In a LinkedIn post, Bob McGowan, chief experience officer at Ambassador, said: “Following the …
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Today, government officials, community leaders and local residents of Grand Bahama were treated to an exclusive preview of Celebration Key, Carnival Cruise Line’s new exclusive destination.
The preview took place at the same time as the embarkation of Ca…
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The cruise industry is mourning the loss of Mike Inman, a respected maritime leader whose decades of service left a lasting mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing and working with him.
Mike passed away peacefully in Seattle following a courageous ba…
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Bonheur ASA has reported NOK 307 million EBITDA for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared to NOK 212 million for the same quarter last year.
The company attributed the increase to higher occupancy at 79 percent this year…
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Saga Magazine’s Editorial Director, Louise Robinson, christened the Spirit of the Moselle as godmother of the ship before it set sail on its maiden voyage.
“I was immensely proud to play the role of godmother and christen Saga’s elegant new r…
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Seabourn launched its exclusive “Sail Into Savings” event. For a limited time, guests can choose from two offers on select 2025-27 ocean and expedition voyages.
Guests can save up to 15 percent on select 2025-26 winter and spring cruises and expedi…
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StarDream Cruises announced that the internationally acclaimed Korean theatrical show “Cookin’ NANTA” will be featured aboard its ships this season. The show is said to be celebrated for its fusion of comedy, percussion and culinary chaos.
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A new survey from Hurtigruten revealed that older generations are leading the charge for adventurous eating, including seaweed.
The research found that 25 percent of Brits are reluctant to try new food, with Gen Z (16-24) being the pickiest eaters. Around half…
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Holland America Line announced its sparkling wine, crafted exclusively for the brand, earned a 90-point rating from Wine Enthusiast.
The blind-tasting process features a panel of expert reviewers that evaluate more than 25,000 wines annually based solely on ar…
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Aurora Expeditions has announced that it is waiving the solo supplement across all Antarctica voyages for the 2025-26 season, as well as all Arctic and Global Discovery expeditions, until September 2026.
Previously, the offer was available on select departures…
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Vice Admiral (Ret.) William (Bill) Burke is officially retiring from Carnival Corporation.
“Much like our ships at sea, I work every day. And I felt now was the time to take a break,” said Burke.
Burke joined Carnival Corporation in 2013 as Chief Maritime Offi…
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MSC Cruises’ MSC Bellissima has won the “Asia Best Cruise Ship Award” for the second consecutive year. The accolade was made at the 10th Asia Cruise Forum held in Jeju, South Korea.
MSC Cruises said in a press release that the ship’s de…
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The new Star of the Seas will no longer visit the Navantia shipyard in Cádiz following its delivery to Royal Caribbean International.
According to Spanish media, the new LNG-powered vessel was scheduled to arrive at the facility on July 18, 2025.
The Star of t…
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