Cruise News

  • Aroya Cruises has announced a leadership transition, as Dr. Jorg Rudolph concludes his tenure as president, effective Thursday, November 13. The company said in a statement that it has extended its appreciation to Rudolph for his dedication and pivotal role in…
  • Phoenix Reisen announced that summer 2026 will be the final season for the Deutschland, which it operates on a seasonal charter agreement. Semester at Sea operates the ship for the rest of the year. “The summer charter of the classic ship, which was orig…
  • Princess Cruises has announced that a floral replica float of the Star Princess will cruise down Colorado Boulevard in the Rose Parade presented by Honda, on January 1, 2026, in Pasadena, California. The float will celebrate the upcoming 2026 inaugural Alaska …
  • Atlas Ocean Voyages has announced a new guest enrichment program aboard the World Traveller for its March 6, 2026, expedition. Atlas will welcome Karim Iliya, a photographer, filmmaker and member of The Explorers Club, and Björk Brynjars, Icelandic sustainabil…
  • Windstar Cruises’ small ship footprint is expanding in the 2027 European season with the company introducing 12 new itineraries for summer, alongside debuting the Star Explorer, according to a press release. The new itineraries will encompass sailing acr…
  • The Icon of the Seas will sail from Galveston starting in August of 2027, Royal Caribbean International announced on Wednesday. The news was part of the company’s 2027 program announcement that included Texas, Los Angeles, New York/New Jersey and Baltimo…
  • Carnival Cruise Line has announced a new program called Partners in Paradise, providing travel advisors with an inside look at Carnival’s vacation experience at Celebration Key, while highlighting the potential for business growth through partnership wit…
  • MXP has announced that with its MXP365 digital customer journey, cruise passengers can now invite friends to visit the ship via the MXP365 Guest App. The company said in a press release that the fully automated process streamlines visitor registration, approva…
  • MSC Cruises and Chantiers de L’Atlantique marked the float out of the MSC World Asia on Thursday in France. It marked the first time the vessel touched water and now the ship will enter a new phase of construction. The MSC World Asia will be delivered in Novem…
  • MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique today announced a major extension of their relationship with orders for two more World-class ships, numbers 7 and 8, valued at €3.5 billion and due to be delivered in 2030 and 2031. The ships will be powered by LNG. Th…
  • Viva Cruises is continuously offering new products in addition to routes along the Rhine, Moselle and Danube, said Andrea Kruse, CEO and co-founder of VIVA Cruises. “We are in our second season on Portugal’s Douro River and will soon sail on the Se…
  • ShoreLink has announced the introduction of CruiseLink Mobile S, a cable management system (CMS) designed for cruise ports. The shore power and vessel charging solutions provider said in a press release that its new solution is the most compact on the market a…
  • Celestyal has expanded its shore excursion program in the Middle East, according to a press release. Sailings aboard the Celestyal Discover will include new options in Ras Al Khaimah tours as well as additional options in Abu Dhabi and Dubai as part of its new…
  • The Norwegian Pearl is currently undergoing enhancements at a drydock at Chantiers Naval de Marseille in France. As the second Jewel-class ship to get upgrades this fall, the 2006-built vessel arrived at the shipyard on November 4, 2025. According to Norwegian…
  • In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, Holland America Line’s team aboard Zuiderdam arrived in Ocho Rios, delivering disaster relief supplies alongside volunteers and guests. “We are honored to return to Ocho Rios and deeply grateful for the collaboration with the …
  • The Exploris One is returning to France after spending several weeks laid up at the Spanish port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Expected to be sold as part of the liquidation of Exploris Expeditions & Cruises, the 1989-built vessel is currently sailing tow…
  • Celebrity Cruises has announced deployment for winter 2027-28 for the Caribbean, Asia and South America. Eight Celebrity ships will set sail from four Florida ports. Itineraries in the Caribbean will call at 65 different ports. The Celebrity Beyond will depart…
  • The new Disney Destiny was named on Monday evening during a sensational christening celebration at its homeport of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Disney said the event combined the spirit of a high-energy concert with the theatricality of a Disne…
  • HX Expeditions has announced that it is offering guests up to 40 percent off select expeditions in 2025-26 and selected 2026-27 departures through its Black Friday promotion. Available to book until December 3, 2025, the sale spans destinations including Antar…
  • Versori has announced its delivery of a Salesforce and Seaware integration that streamlines customer journeys and operational workflows for HX Expeditions. The Agentic integrations provider stated in a press release that the project demonstrates its ability to…
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