Cruise News

  • Disney Cruise Line could soon be moving to year-round operations in Galveston in 2027, a port executive reported last week. Speaking at the joint meeting of the City of Galveston and the Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves, Port Director and CEO Rodger …
  • The Carnival Jubilee is set to introduce new itineraries to the Bahamas beginning in September 2026. Sailing from its homeport in Galveston, the 2023-built ship will offer regular cruises to the country for the first time. The new itineraries include visits to…
  • The Disney Wonder recently arrived back in Vancouver, Canada, to kick off its 2025 summer season in Alaska. After completing a spring deployment on the West Coast, the 1999-built ship returned to its homeport in British Columbia on May 12, 2025. Sailing roundt…
  • Oceanwide Expeditions has announced that the company is launching snorkeling as a new activity on sailings in Antarctica. The company said in a statement that the addition provides guests the opportunity to explore the depths of Antarctica’s underwater w…
  • Port Everglades generates almost $28.1 billion in economic activity annually, according to a commissioned report for Fiscal Year 2024. In key measures, the port’s economic impact is 6% greater than in the previous fiscal year, the port said in a press release.…
  • Oceanwide Expeditions has announced the appointment of Remi Bouysset to the role of CEO. This appointment takes effect as of June 16, 2025. “We are delighted to welcome Bouysset to Oceanwide Expeditions. With his extensive experience and key industry ins…
  • The Carnival Venezia arrived in New York City earlier this month to kick off its summer season sailing from the U.S. Northeast. Carnival Cruise Line’s brand ambassador John Heald celebrated the ship’s return to the homeport in a social media post. “And so we b…
  • Carnival Cruise Line’s Miracle recently arrived in Dover to kick off its summer deployment in Northern Europe. After spending nearly one month drydocking in Cadiz in Spain, the 2004-built ship embarked on a repositioning cruise on May 11, 2025. Sailing from Li…
  • Windstar Cruises is offering complimentary economy airfare from Los Angeles to Tahiti on select 2025/26 air and hotel cruise packages. “Windstar has been sailing French Polynesia for 37 years; it’s truly our second home,” said Dianna Rom, vic…
  • The Astoria is reportedly being auctioned in the Netherlands after spending five years docked in Rotterdam. According to sources in Northern Europe, the 1948-built former ocean liner will be sold as part of an auction overseen by the Rotterdam District Court. …
  • Four Seasons Yachts has released new details about the onboard marina experience aboard Four Seasons I, scheduled to launch in 2026. The vessel will feature a transverse marina, a design that spans both sides of the yacht, providing guests with direct sea-leve…
  • The Norwegian Escape is set to offer two trans-Atlantic crossings in late 2026 as part of its maintenance schedule. After completing a fall season in Canada and New England, the Norwegian Cruise Line vessel sails from New York City on Sep. 26, 2026. The Escape…
  • TUI River Cruises will debut new sailings on the River Danube for winter 2026 with new Serbian and Croatian ports of call. The winter itineraries will go on sale from July 3, 2025, offering 33 sailings across the fleet from November 2026 to April 2027. “…
  • Virgin Voyages has announced major investments in its sales organization to strengthen its partnership with travel advisors, according to a press release. The move includes key leadership appointments and a streamlined commercial structure designed to accelera…
  • Fincantieri and TUI Cruises have launched the new Mein Schiff Flow, the second ship in the InTUItion class, at the Monfalcone shipyard. The ship is designed for dual-fuel operation using Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Marine Gas Oil (MGO), and is the sister s…
  • Holland America Line announced a new slate of cruises taking guests to prime locations throughout Europe to witness the 2027 solar eclipse. According to a press release, the company is opening for booking two additional eclipse cruises, which will sail in the …
  • The residents of the Alaskan town of Sitka have rejected a proposal to impose a daily limit on the number of arriving cruise passengers. According to KCAW, over 70 percent of the voters said no to the project, which was part of a special election held on May 2…
  • AmaWaterways, announced that the current CEO and co-founder Rudi Schreiner is transitioning to a new role as Chairman of the Board. President Catherine Powell will step up as the company’s Chief Executive Officer from July 1st with Mr. Schreiner continuing to…
  • Celestyal is celebrating the start of its summer season with a special promotion, offering up to 60 percent savings across 87 sailings departing between June 2025 and March 2027. In the Arabian Gulf, the offer applies to 19 departures of the seven-night “Deser…
  • Crystal has introduced a new gelato offering onboard the Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity through an exclusive collaboration with Badiani, an Italian artisan gelato maker established in Florence in 1932. Founded by Idilio Badiani and continued by Paolo Po…
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