Cruise News

  • Compagnie Française de Croisières (CFC) is canceling two months’ worth of cruises onboard its sole ship, the Renaissance. According to reports in the local media, all departures scheduled to take place onboard the vessel between January and February 2025 will …
  • Seabourn has introduced a “Connoisseur Collection” of epicurean and reserve wine experiences aboard its ships available on most 2025-26 cruises and expeditions. Guests will be able to enjoy a variety of experiences, ranging from premium whiskey and wine tastin…
  • EcoloxTech has announced that its eco-friendly hypochlorous acid (HOCL) disinfection systems have been proven effective against the monkeypox virus. In a joint press release with Norwegian Cruise Line, the companies said that the partnership, which started in …
  • The Carnival Elation and the Carnival Paradise are set to return to their homeports later due to Hurricane Helene. According to an update shared by the company, the ships are expected to arrive back in Florida one day later than initially scheduled. Sailing fr…
  • Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic have debuted their new co-brand: National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions. The launch of the new co-brand represents a significant milestone in the long-term extension and expansion of the strategic relationship bet…
  • Royal Caribbean International’s Serenade of the Seas will return to Tampa two days late due to Hurricane Helene. Currently impacting the Gulf of Mexico region, the storm is expected to make landfall on Florida’s Big Bend on Tuesday evening as a Category 4 hurr…
  • San Juan Cruise Port (SJCP) announced the appointment of Clarivette Díaz as its new general manager, effective November, according to a press release. The announcement was made by Jan Fomferra, president of San Juan Cruise Port (SJCP) and chief financial offic…
  • The new Star Princess was launched at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone shipyard on Thursday. The ceremony was attended, among others, by John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises, and Cristiano Bazzara, director of the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone. Godmo…
  • According to Carnival Cruise Line’s Chief Marketing Officer, Amy Martin Ziegenfuss, Carnival Corporation is making progress in its project to build a pier in Half Moon Cay. Originally announced in 2019, the development plan will allow cruise ships to doc…
  • MSC Cruises recently canceled a 24-night repositioning voyage onboard the MSC Musica that was scheduled to sail from South Africa to Europe in April 2025. “We regret to inform you that due to operational reasons affecting the deployment of the MSC Musica your …
  • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ Europa is completing its 25th year of service in September. Ordered as a replacement for the 1981-built Europa, the vessel was built by the Kværner Masa Yards in Helsinki, Finland. As the sixth ship to carry the name in the company’s histo…
  • Princess Cruises’ Coral Princess arrived in Singapore today to wrap up a cruise that started in Fremantle, Australia on September 15, 2024. Set to return to North America later this year, the ship is now scheduled to undergo a drydock in Singapore before conti…
  • Four Seasons Yachts revealed nine new voyages to the Bahamas and the Caribbean as part of its 2026-27 winter deployment, the company announced in a press release. Sailing onboard the brand’s first ship, the Four Seasons I, the itineraries take place between No…
  • NT Maritime has announced a partnership with Princess Lodges, a division of Princess Cruises, and Westmark Hotels, to modernize communications systems across Alaska, according to a press release. As part of a multi-year agreement, NT Maritime has overhauled ex…
  • Turning the Tide in Newfoundland and Labrador will celebrate Jason Edmunds, director and expedition leader at Adventure Canada, with its 2024 Next Wave Marine Leadership Award at its annual awards gala being held in St. John’s on September 28. The organization…
  • Cruise lines are adjusting itineraries due to the current path of Helene, which is impacting the Gulf of Mexico. According to the Weather Channel, the storm is expected to reach major hurricane intensity ahead of landfall late Thursday in Florida. Carnival Cru…
  • MSC Cruises has partnered with Eataly to introduce the restaurant onboard its newest ship, the MSC World America, when it enters service in 2025. The venue will feature an open kitchen and offer freshly made pasta, signature dishes and exclusive items sourced …
  • Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled its menu offerings for Celebration Key, set to open in July 2025 on Grand Bahama, according to a press release. The destination will feature over 30 food and beverage outlets, including four full-service restaurants, a food ha…
  • Cunard has announced its return to South America in 2025, offering shore excursions of up to five days, according to a press release. The line will resume operations in the region for the first time since 2020 with Queen Victoria’s 78-night South America…
  • With a unique combination of expedition and luxury sailings, Silversea’s cruise capacity features a balanced deployment mix for 2024. According to the latest edition of the Cruise Industry News Annual Report, the company’s fleet is cruising to 15 major c…
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