Cruise News

  • “We believe there is strong growth potential for cruise globally,” said Gianni Onorato, CEO of MSC Cruises. “So, we will continue to invest in new ships and infrastructure to support our growth as well as sustainability initiatives.” MSC Cruises sails 23 ships…
  • Port Canaveral has unveiled additional details on two substantial capital improvement projects: a reimagined expansion of Cruise Terminal 5 that will double the facility’s size to 170,000 square feet, and the construction of a new 13-story parking garage…
  • Holland America Line announced in a press release that the Zuiderdam will be the second of six ships to undergo its Evolution program, following the Oosterdam. The ship will feature refreshed accommodations enhancements, adding a reimagined Pinnacle Suite, two…
  • Silversea is launching golf-focused itineraries in 2027 and 2028 in partnership with PerryGolf.   The cruise line’s golf packages will include access to courses and practice facilities, dining options, transfers and a one-day friendly tournament with awards at…
  • Viking has announced two new river voyages for 2030 that will offer the opportunity to experience the Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany, which has been performed every 10 years for nearly 400 years. “Our guests are curious travelers who value meaning…
  • The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and Eberjey have unveiled an exclusive pajama collection featuring a limited-edition print inspired by the sea, marking the company’s first-ever sleepwear collaboration and celebrating Eberjey’s 30th anniversary. &…
  • Saga has announced that its fourth river ship, the Spirit of the Lorelei, launching in July 2027, will spend her maiden season sailing the Rhine, Main and Danube. The company said in a blog that the newbuild’s design features rich, earthy colors. The ina…
  • Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO Rodger Rees has announced that the mobility and economic impacts of a fifth cruise terminal at Pier 14 are being analyzed as the Port implements its updated 20-Year Strategic Master Plan.  According to him, a recently co…
  • A typhoon has caused the cancellation of a cruise that was set to take place onboard the Spectrum of the Seas starting on July 11, 2026. According to a statement issued by Royal Caribbean, the Far East sailing cannot go ahead due to impact related to the storm…
  • The board of directors of the West Indian Company Limited has unanimously approved its fiscal year 2027 operating budget and reviewed strong cruise growth figures for the current year, the company said in a press release. WICO president and CEO Joseph Boschult…
  • Holland America Line is removing a visit to the Mexican Port of Loreto from Koningsdam’s November 28, 2026, departure. According to a notice sent to booked guests, the change is related to a government restriction on cruise ships. Part of a ten-night cru…
  • Celebrating its 30th anniversary, AIDA Cruises has a very clear identity in the German-speaking market, according to Alexander Ewig, senior vice president of marketing and sales. “We are more than a product. AIDA is a feeling,” Ewig explained to Cruise Industr…
  • Tauck’s brand Roam by Tauck has partnered with Approach Guides to provide personalized, co-brandable marketing content for travel advisors.  Introduced in August 2025, Roam by Tauck is designed specifically for travelers in their 40s and 50s.  Thanks to this p…
  • Holland America announced in a press release that pennies totaling $5,000 from six Holland America Line and six Princess Cruises ships sailing in Alaska have been donated to Scouting America Troop 4 and Troop 2004 during a community event in Ketchikan, Alaska,…
  • Aroya Cruises has launched a redesigned website to enhance the guest experience, offering guests the opportunity to plan, book, check in and access guest services and personalization. Linked with Aroya’s booking system, CRM and wider operational systems,…
  • Emerald Cruises & Tours has unveiled two new 13-Day Seychelles & Indian Ocean Adventure sailings aboard the Emerald Kaia, launching exclusively for November 2026. According to Ken Muskat, president of Scenic Group USA & LATAM, luxury travelers are …
  • Guangzhou Port Group and Nansha Cruise Homeport have kicked off preparations for the maiden call of the Adora Flora City. The ship, operated by Adora Cruises, is scheduled for delivery on November 6, 2026, at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, followed by her m…
  • Havila Voyages has appointed Aviareps as General Sales Agent for China, with immediate effect. The partnership is intended to strengthen the company’s position and visibility in this growing market. “We are pleased to appoint Aviareps as our Genera…
  • Damen Shiprepair yard recently welcomed the AIDAmar for an unusual drydock, with guests still onboard the vessel. According to a social media update, the AIDA Cruises ship visited the Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam’s Botlek location for a out-of-water survey…
  • StarCruises has announced that the Star Voyager will return to Hong Kong for a fall season sailing from September 30 to November 13, 2026. Coinciding with the region’s peak travel period, the cruise line will offer two-, three- and five-night cruises sailing f…
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