Cruise News

  • Royal Caribbean International is canceling the upcoming cruise of the Icon of the Seas to carry out unscheduled repairs onboard the 2023-built vessel. “We are currently conducting unplanned maintenance onboard the Icon of the Seas. While our crew is working ha…
  • The SS United States Conservancy was granted additional time to move the SS United States from its current pier in the Port of Philadelphia. According to an update shared by the not-for-profit organization, the deadline for the operation was suspended amid a c…
  • Princess Cruises has introduced a second Total Solar Eclipse cruise aboard the new Sun Princess, scheduled for August 2026, according to a press release. The cruise line has adjusted the Sun Princess itinerary departing from Barcelona on August 8, 2026, to pos…
  • The World Odyssey recently kicked off Semester at Sea’s 105-day Fall Voyage, which is set to sail to ten countries around the world. After completing its summer schedule for Phoenix Reisen, the vessel sailed from IJmuiden, Netherlands, for the Semester at Sea …
  • The next ship being built for Viking Cruises will carry the name Viking Mira when it enters service for the brand. Following the Viking Vela, which debuts later this year, and the Viking Vesta, which is set to be delivered in mid-2025, the Mira is set to enter…
  • Princess Cruises’ Diamond Princess is repositioning to Australia this month. After departing from Japan in early September, the ship is offering a 22-night voyage to Sydney. The repositioning cruise started in Yokohama and also features visits to ports of call…
  • After completing its summer deployment in Alaska, the Celebrity Summit is currently offering a series of repositioning voyages to the Caribbean. Set to offer itineraries from Puerto Rico starting in mid-October, the Celebrity Cruises ship departed from Vancouv…
  • China’s first expedition cruise brand, 66 Degrees Expedition Cruise, was launched earlier this month during a ceremony in Guangzhou. According to local sources, the company is expected to offer cruises to polar regions starting with itineraries to the Ar…
  • The Celebrity Edge recently started its repositioning voyages to the South Pacific, where it is set to spend the 2024-25 winter cruise season for Celebrity Cruises. After completing a summer schedule in Alaska and Canada, the ship departed from Vancouver for a…
  • Carnival Cruise Line marked its 30th anniversary of operations from Port Tampa Bay with a VIP celebration aboard the Carnival Paradise, which sails year-round from Tampa. According to a press release, the event highlighted the long-standing business and commun…
  • MSC Cruises is increasing its capacity in the Canary Islands in the 2025-26 winter cruise season with the MSC Musica. Replacing the smaller MSC Opera, the 2,550-guest vessel is set to offer a series of cruises departing from Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palm…
  • Jerne is teaming up with Virgin Voyages to connect over 9,000 influential creators in 102 countries, with incentives to promote the brand’s offerings. According to a press release, the initiative aims to promote Virgin Voyages’ cruise offerings to a combined a…
  • Cunard has announced a new partnership with The Londoner hotel to offer travelers an exclusive Cruise & Stay Package this fall, according to a company statement. Guests booking between September 19 and November 20, 2024, can enhance their Cunard voyage wit…
  • Carnival Cruise Line announced adjustments to the arrival times for the 2025 and 2026 departures onboard the Mardi Gras. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the 2020-built ship will now return to its homeport in Port Canaveral later than initially …
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises has launched its new Sail Into Savings promotion, offering travelers significant savings on select 2025 voyages, according to a press release. From September 16 to October 4, 2024, guests in the U.S. and Canada can enjoy up to 45 perc…
  • The construction of Royal Caribbean International’s new Star of the Seas is making progress at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland. Part of the company’s Icon Class, the 250,800-ton ship is scheduled to enter service in the Caribbean in mid-2025. According to …
  • Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot has become the first vessel to reach the North Pole of Inaccessibility, the farthest point in the Arctic Ocean from any landmass. In 1927, Hubert Wilkins flew over this Pole of Inaccessibility for the first time in a plane, accor…
  • After joining Carnival Cruise Line’s fleet in 2022, the Carnival Luminosa is set to debut in a new homeport in 2026. Joining the company’s lineup on the West Coast, the 2009-built ship will offer itineraries departing from San Francisco. According to a recent …
  • Silversea has announced its 2025 Venetian Society Reunion voyage, sailing from October 17 to October 29, 2025, aboard the Silver Spirit, according to a press release. For the first time, Venetian Society members were invited to vote for their preferred itinera…
  • Cunard has revealed ten of its best shore experiences across the world, from Alaska to Australia.  Katie McAlister, president of Cunard, said: “Our tours are carefully designed to provide exceptional experiences, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in …
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