Cruise News

  • Cruise planners announced in a press release that it was named Azamara’s first-ever franchise partner of the year. Azamara’s Chief Sales Officer in North America, Michelle Lardizabal, said: “Cruise Planners is an incredible partner that has n…
  • MSC Cruises has joined forces with BWT Alpine Formula One Team as a Premium Partner for 2025 and beyond, according to a press release. MSC is already a global partner of Formula One and will now expand its involvement in the sport as MSC Cruises will feature p…
  • The Hood, a recruiting platform designed specifically for the maritime industry, has announced its efforts to modernize the recruitment process and create a supportive community for users, following its launch at Crew Connect Global in Manila. Josephine Le, fo…
  • Poseidon Expeditions has opened reservations for its 2026 Arctic and 2026-27 Antarctic cruise seasons. This will be the company’s 12th consecutive year of polar expeditions aboard the Sea Spirit. The 2026 Arctic season highlights include a sightseeing tour of …
  • Crystal has launched its annual Wellness Retreat Cruises, which include a 15-night journey from Lisbon to Tema from Nov. 26 to Dec. 11, 2025, and a 12-night sailing from Tema to Cape Town from Dec. 11 to Dec. 23, 2025. Both sailings are aboard the Crystal Symp…
  • As part of Royal Caribbean International’s recently announced 2026-27 winter season on the West Coast, the Serenade of the Seas is scheduled to offer itineraries from San Diego. Cruise Industry News takes a closer look at the new cruise schedule, which include…
  • The Seabourn Venture has been experiencing challenges with its stabilizers, Seabourn said in a statement sent to guests. The issue has been impacting the operations of the ship, which is currently offering expeditions to Antarctica, and has led to itinerary ch…
  • Carnival Cruise Line hosted its largest vow renewal at sea this Valentine’s Day, with ceremonies held across all 27 ships. In Australia, the celebrations were virtually officiated by Chief Fun Officer Shaquille O’Neal. Couples aboard the Carnival Splendor took…
  • One of six MSC ships sailing in South America for the 2024-25 season, the MSC Armonia has recently repositioned to Santos, Brazil. After completing a series of week-long itineraries to Argentina and Uruguay, the vessel arrived at the port in São Paulo state to…
  • Seabourn has highlighted its 2025 Northern Europe cruise season, featuring a series of voyages aboard the Seabourn Sojourn from May to August. The itineraries will explore the British Isles, Norwegian Fjords, and Iceland, with departures from Dover (London), R…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced that it will report on fourth quarter and full-year 2024 financial results on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, at 6:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The company said in a statement that a conference call and webcast will be scheduled to d…
  • Princess Cruises has unveiled new variations of its National Parks Expedition cruisetours for 2025 and 2026. Following the success of the 2024 launch, the new options visit three to five national parks and combine the line’s “Voyage of the Glaciers…
  • The NYK Group, which includes cruise brand Asuka Cruise and shipping company NYK Line, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Oriental Land Co. According to a statement shared on the company’s website, the partnership aims to forge a business alli…
  • Nassau Cruise Port has announced its participation in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, a global initiative supporting individuals with non-visible disabilities. The company said in a press release that the program helps individuals indicate their nee…
  • Albatros Expeditions is now offering Indian groups the opportunity to bring their own chef or Maharaj onboard. According to a press release, the pioneering initiative is tailored to the preferences of Indian travelers and ensures a customized culinary experien…
  • The SS United States will have to wait one more day to leave Philadelphia as the ship is now scheduled to depart on Tuesday, Feb. 18. According to a statement, due to a Gale Warning and excessive wind gusts forecasted for the greater Philadelphia area for Mond…
  • Costa Cruises has announced that bookings for the 2027 edition of the World Cruise are now open. The company said in a press release that the cruise, onboard the Costa Deliziosa, will offer a 139-day experience, departing on Nov. 25, 2026, from Savona and arri…
  • The SS United States successfully moved from Pier 82 to Pier 80 on Friday in preparation for her departure from Philadelphia on Monday. It marks the first time in decades the ship has moved. On Monday, with tides timed down to the minute, the ship will depart …
  • A new cruise terminal in Barcelona for the Cruise Division of MSC Group today welcomed its first guests when the MSC Fantasia arrived, according to a press release. The significant infrastructure development will serve ships from both MSC Cruises and Explora J…
  • Antarctica21 announced that its expedition vessel, the Magellan Explorer, has joined the Serandipians Afloat Collection by Traveller Made. Designed for Antarctica21’s fly-and-cruise expeditions, the Magellan Explorer is built to Polar Code standards. It featur…
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