Cruise News

  • Explora Journeys has unveiled details of its new food and beverage, wellbeing and entertainment experiences for “A Serene Mediterranean,” the Winter 2026-27 itinerary collection for the Explora II. “Our Serene Mediterranean Journeys reflect t…
  • Virgin Voyages has revealed the programming for its two upcoming Solar Eclipse Voyages.  Sailing in August, the two voyages aboard the Valiant Lady and Scarlet Lady form part of the brand’s Marvelous Collection. The first will sail through northern Europ…
  • The Tourism Committee of the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies recently held a public hearing to discuss improvements for cruise operations in the country. According to an update shared by local authorities, representatives from different areas, including the Mini…
  • The MSC World Asia is currently undergoing the first set of sea trials ahead of its delivery, which is scheduled for late November. According to AIS data, the LNG-powered vessel departed from the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard for the first time on July 15…
  • The Vasco da Gama is welcoming guests back to Kiel for its first cruise after spending over two months out of revenue service. Sailing roundtrip from Germany on July 16, the ship is scheduled to offer an 11-day cruise to the Norwegian Fjords and Scandinavia. T…
  • Margaritaville at Sea Cruise Line has announced that it will make company history on January 28, 2027, as the Paradise, Islander and Beachcomber come together in Nassau for the first time. “This is more than a celebration of our fleet; it’s a defin…
  • Bacardi has extended its collaboration with ecoSPIRITS aimed at reducing single-use glass bottles and packaging waste in the cruise sector.  The duo’s collaboration started in August 2023, when Bacardi became the first spirits company to introduce circul…
  • AIDA Cruises has announced six special cruises for the 2026–27 winter season, offering music, comedy, wellness, darts, winter sports and family entertainment.   Operated by the AIDAnova and AIDAprima, the voyages depart from Hamburg to European cities, along t…
  • Sea Cloud Cruises has announced Kevin Smith as its president, Americas, to support its continued global growth strategy and expand its presence in the North American market. In his new role, Smith will lead the company’s strategic growth initiatives, com…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) will report its second quarter 2026 financial results on July 30, 2026, at 6:30 a.m. Eastern Time.  A conference call and webcast to discuss the results will follow two hours later, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.  The conferen…
  • Nicko Cruises has announced that its sales team will travel throughout Germany, visiting 400 travel agencies and informing partners about the company’s 2027 river season and the 2027-28 world cruise aboard the Vasco da Gama. “Our travel agency partners m…
  • StarCruises has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Golden Destinations Group aimed at strengthening Malaysia’s cruise tourism sector.  Under the deal, Golden Destinations will charter the Star Voyager for a series of five special sailings fr…
  • The new Carnival Destiny will be the sixth newbuild in Carnival Cruise Line’s fleet to carry a previously used name. The first Ace-class vessel joins the Mardi Gras, the Carnival Celebration, the Carnival Jubilee, the Carnival Festivale and the Carnival …
  • While the focus of the refurbishments has been on passenger areas and new staterooms, the Holland America Line Evolution program will also include upgrades to technical aspects of ships. Speaking at an industry event earlier this year, the company’s Pres…
  • Beverages trends range from non-alcoholic to sustainable cocktails, even THC (cannabis) drinks, according to a panel of cruise line beverage executives at the recent Marine Hotel Association’s annual conference and trade show in Naples. “For us, one trend is s…
  • Crystal has released the renderings of family and outdoor spaces debuting on the Crystal Grace, its newest ship set to enter operation in 2028. Currently under construction at Fincantieri, the ship is scheduled to embark on its eight-night inaugural voyage on …
  • Carnival Cruise Line has announced that it made a surprise visit to children at the Queensland Children’s Hospital on Tuesday, July 14, with The Grinch and Cat in the Hat. The Dr. Seuss characters took time away from the Carnival Encounter to join the sh…
  • MSC Cruises has announced the largest Venchi chocolate experience ever seen at sea aboard the MSC World Asia, its ship set to debut in the Mediterranean in December 2026.  Seating for more than 60 guests, the 300-square-meter venue is designed as a multi-senso…
  • Tianjin Oriental’s Visio has completed two sailings from Qingdao International Cruise Homeport in July, extending the ship’s North China program, and marking Qingdao’s first large cruise homeport calls of the 2026 summer season. The rotation is a s…
  • Aman is entering the cruise industry in 2027 with the debut of its first cruise ship, which is currently under construction at the T. Mariotti shipyard in Italy. Sailing for the Aman at Sea brand the Amangati will offer itineraries in the Mediterranean before …
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