Cruise News

  • Azamara Cruises has introduced a new pre-cruise dining and spa reservation program, allowing customers to secure their favorite experiences before setting sail. “True hospitality begins before a guest even steps onboard,” said Simon Blacoe, vice pr…
  • Nicko Cruises revealed the deployment for the Vasco da Gama in 2027, which will include a series of cruises in Northern Europe, Iceland and the Mediterranean. According to a press release, the itineraries will be highlighted by visits to a selection of ports i…
  • Royal Caribbean International is reintroducing its exclusive beer, the Chilla Thrilla, which was developed in partnership with the Funky Buddha Brewery. According to a social media update, the Florida-brewed beverage returned in mid-November and is currently a…
  • BIO-UV Group has announced three senior appointments to support and strengthen the company’s expansion across markets. The appointments include Jean-Philippe Picard de Muller as deputy general manager of BIO-UV Group, the promotion of Steven Brady to man…
  • Guests boarding the Norwegian Dawn for its Dec. 7, 2025, cruise will complete their check-in processes at a hotel in Tampa. According to a statement issued by Norwegian Cruise Line, passengers must proceed to the Hilton Tampa Downtown instead of the port on th…
  • Silversea is enhancing its onboard guest experience with offerings, including what it said were two cruise industry firsts: an AI-powered strength training system and a portable, superyacht-grade golf simulator, according to a press release. Silversea said it …
  • Aurora Expeditions has released its 2025 Impact Report, showcasing the company’s strides in environmental stewardship, scientific collaboration and community engagement globally. “Every expedition leaves a footprint, and our responsibility is to mi…
  • Captain Kostas Siamantas will serve as captain of the World Odyssey for Semester at Sea’s Spring 2026 voyage. According to a press release, Siamantas is a respected Greek mariner with nearly two decades of service to the program. Semester at Sea said that the …
  • Silversea’s Silver Shadow recently completed 25 years of service for the brand, after being delivered on September 2, 2000. Built at the T. Mariotti Shipyard in Genoa, Italy, the 382-guest ship debuted as the third vessel in the company’s fleet. Following the …
  • AIDA announced that the AIDAsol’s World Cruise 2026 voyage will feature seven segments, ranging from 33 to 93 days and providing guests the opportunity to experience shorter voyages. The seven segments are now bookable and can be combined: From Hamburg …
  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a limited-time Black Friday promotion, offering savings of up to £200 per person on selected sailings. The promotion runs from Friday, November 21, to Monday, December 1, 2025, and applies to new Saver Fare bookings on cru…
  • Ponant Expeditions has expanded its 2027 offerings with the Smithsonian Institution travel program, adding departures like a new solar eclipse itinerary. The company said in a press release that the 10-night “Baja and the Sea of Cortez: In Search of the …
  • Park West Gallery announced the opening of its newest gallery aboard Celebrity Cruises’ newest ship, the Celebrity Xcel, according to a press release. . The gallery will showcase works from renowned artists, including Salvador Dalí, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Marc…
  • Virgin Voyages has debuted its newest original show, “Booked,” aboard the Scarlet Lady and launched a new production company, “Screw It, Let’s Do It Productions,” according to a press release. The new initiative aims to expand the…
  • Horizon Global, which includes Horizon Air Freight, Swift Marine & Delver Agents, has announced the appointment of Gal Dayan as chief operating officer. The company said that the appointment reinforces the group’s focus on operational excellence, tec…
  • The Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore will have year-round homeporting from Dream Cruises and Disney Cruise Line for the foreseeable future. An expansion program is enabling that and includes larger guest areas in the terminal and dedicated check-in zones for…
  • Costa Cruises announced that its 142-day World Cruise sailing departed on Friday from Trieste (Italy) aboard the Costa Deliziosa. The sailing will conclude on April 11, 2026, in Trieste. The company said in a press release that the sailing will offer guests it…
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced a landmark partnership with Knightsbridge Circle to enhance the pre- and post-cruise experiences for guests in the Regent Suite and Skyview Regent Suites. The company said that guests will enjoy complimentary access to K…
  • The former Costa Magica has been sold to Tianjin Oriental International Cruises, and is now heading to China for its new operator. The ship left Greece on Nov. 19 under the name Vision, and is expected to be renamed Ideal ahead of a summer deployment out of Ti…
  • Adventure Canada has announced in a press release its 2027 expedition lineup aboard the Ocean Victory, featuring eight itineraries across the Northwest Passage, the Canadian Arctic, Greenland, and the North Atlantic. This follows the earlier unveiling of the c…
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