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Aqua Expeditions, which is owned by Ponant, has announced the Aqua Lares, the sixth vessel in the brand’s fleet.
Launching February 2026, the 15-suite Aqua Lares will offer five- to 11-night voyages across the Seychelles, with select itineraries venturin…
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Effy Jewelry announced in a press release that it has partnered with Princess Cruises and will debut the new Effy Hematian boutique aboard the Star Princess.
Effy added that for the first time, guests sailing aboard the Star Princess will be invited into a bou…
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Margaritaville at Sea announced that Very Merry Margaritaville at Sea will return in December aboard the Paradise and Islander, featuring festive sing-alongs, holiday movie nights under the stars, themed menus and seasonal cocktails.
Seasonal twists include th…
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Viking has announced it has taken delivery of its newest river ship, the Viking Tonle, which will sail exclusively on Southeast Asia’s Mekong River.
“Our guests are thinking people who value learning through travel, and the rich history and traditi…
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Celebrity Cruises is cancelling a cruise that was set to take place onboard the Celebrity Silhouette due to a ship charter.
According to a statement sent to booked guests, the vessel’s Feb. 13, 2027, cruise is no longer going ahead.
“We understand that this is…
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The Brazilian port of Santos is planning to introduce a new and more modern cruise terminal ahead of the 2029-30 season in South America.
According to the President of the Santos Port Authority (SPA), Anderson Pomini, the project aims to improve the homeport’s…
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The Celebrity Xcel has reached a major milestone after completing its first set of sea trials, Celebrity Cruises announced in a press release.
Currently in the final stages of construction at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard, the Celebrity Xcel finished …
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Carnival Cruise Line has enhanced the new Carnival Rewards loyalty program for all current Diamond and Platinum guests and all guests who reach Diamond and Platinum levels before the new program’s launch date of June 1, 2026.
“We are so excited abo…
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Carnival Corporation has scheduled a conference call with analysts for Monday, September 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (EDT), 03:00 p.m. (BST), to discuss the company’s third-quarter financial results, which are expected to be released that morning.
A simulcas…
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Makinen announced in a statement that it has signed a contract with Asenav to deliver the interiors for Antarctica21’s new Magellan Discoverer.
The scope covers all fixed furniture in passenger cabins and public spaces, as well as curtains and decorative light…
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An all new European River Market Report has been released by Cruise Industry News ahead of the 2026 European riverboat season.
The 2026 European River Market Report delivers a comprehensive analysis of the industry, covering market trends, deployment by brand,…
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MSC Cruises is cancelling a repositioning cruise to Europe that was set to take place onboard the MSC Euribia in early 2026.
According to a statement, the sailing is no longer going ahead due to security concerns in the Red Sea region.
Set to offer itineraries…
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AIDA Cruises announced the highlights from the Hamburg Cruise Days Event, during which the AIDAperla participated in the departure parade.
On Saturday evening, September 13, 2025, the event hosted the departure parade with four cruise ships, featuring music, l…
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The Brazilian cruise market could be poised for further growth following the 2025-26 season, when capacity is projected to be down based on published deployment.
Speaking at an industry gathering in Brasília earlier this month, executives from major brands sai…
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Hurtigruten Expeditions has announced a three-year partnership with broadcaster, explorer, author and marine biologist Monty Halls, who will serve as the company’s official brand ambassador during its 130th year of expedition cruising in 2026.
The compan…
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Norwegian Cruise Line is now charging a $10 per person fee for guests who no-show specialty dining reservations across its fleet.
According to passenger reports on social media, reservations will be held for 15 minutes before being cancelled and incurring the …
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The Port of San Diego has announced significant progress on the objectives outlined in its Maritime Clean Air Strategy (MCAS). These efforts have led to notable decreases in emissions related to maritime operations.
Since the last air inventory was conducted i…
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European Cruise Service has announced its expansion into Namibia with the foundation of African Cruise Service, effective immediately.
This move was driven by demand from cruise lines and positions African Cruise Service for further development into the South …
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Oceania Cruises announced that it will team up with a selection of Food & Wine Best New Chefs alums, who will serve as godparents of the Oceania Allura, to be christened in Miami on November 13, 2025.
The company said in a press release that the ship will …
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Holland America Line is partnering with Caputo, a 100-year-old flour mill based in the Italian town of Naples, to bring fresh Neapolitan-style pizza to its vessels.
According to a press release, the company will collaborate with the brand to offer daily fresh …
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