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Lisbon Cruise Port has announced that it was distinguished as the “Best Port in Southern Europe” at the fifth edition of the World Luxury Travel Awards 2025.
The gala ceremony took place in Barcelona on October 25.
The port said in a statement that…
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The Port Authority of New South Wales has announced that Eden is celebrating 20 years since the first cruise ship sailed into town, with the region having since welcomed more than 195 ships and over 400,000 visitors and crew.
The authority said in a press rele…
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis recently welcomed guests back in the United Kingdom after undergoing a series of upgrades in drydock.
According to a press release, the 1,353-guest vessel welcomed back passengers onboard on November 7, 2025.
The Borealis und…
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Viking cancelled two calls to the Australian port of Newcastle due to safety concerns over an anti-coal protest.
According to a local source, climate activist group Rising Tides is planning to close the port’s navigational channel as part of an annual protest.…
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Ponant Explorations has announced that Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King, civil rights leaders and global humanitarians, will be guests of honor on its seven-night voyage “Celebrating America’s 250th: An Exploration of History and Cult…
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The Brazilian government opened a new cruise port in Belém ahead of the upcoming Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP 30).
Local authorities said that the new infrastructure was designed to host lar…
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Birka Gotland has announced that bookings for its 2026 season destination cruises are open as of today.
The company will offer two cruises to Gdansk, Poland, in the late summer. Departures will sail on August 30 and September 13, 2026, respectively.
It will al…
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Disney Cruise Line is launching the “Discover Your Destiny” mentorship program ahead of the inaugural sailing of its newest ship, the Disney Destiny.
According to a press release, the initiative was designed to spark creativity and open doors to artistic caree…
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Nicko Cruises is adjusting the itinerary of its upcoming world cruise onboard the Vasco da Gama due to security concerns in the Red Sea area.
Instead of sailing through the region, guests will be offered a land program while the vessel deadheads to Saudi Arabi…
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Leaders from cruise lines, shipyards, and academia gathered at the 18th China Cruise Shipping Conference being held in Guangzhou to share strategies shaping the next phase of China’s cruise industry. The event was hosted by the China Cruise and Yacht Industry …
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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has announced the launch of its U.S. Roadshow, a multi-city experience designed to connect with travel advisors, loyalty members and guests and to unveil exclusive insights into the Scenic Ikon, the company’s Discovery Y…
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Quark Expeditions announced that by using two twin-engine helicopters from the Ultramarine, it brought guests to the remote Snow Hill Island Emperor penguin colony.
“After months of in-depth preparation, the expedition team took to the skies at dawn with…
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Lindblad Expeditions has announced an expanded 2027-28 season for its collection of river cruise itineraries.
The 2027-28 season marks the most expansive lineup of river itineraries to date, spanning Egypt, India, Vietnam and Europe.
“Our river journeys …
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Heritage Expeditions, the New Zealand Nature Fund, Ngāi Tahu and the Department of Conservation have launched a united campaign to restore Auckland Island/Maukahuka to pest-free status.
The campaign aims to help eradicate all invasive predators from Maukahuka,…
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The Port of Galveston celebrated the opening of its fourth cruise terminal on Friday, Nov. 7, with a terminal ribbon-cutting and welcoming ceremony for MSC Seascape, the first ship to homeport at the new terminal, according to a press release.
Rodger Rees, Gal…
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Swan Hellenic has announced the expansion of its North American Sales Team, reinforcing its commitment to supporting travel partners and strengthening its regional presence.
The company said in a press release that Jonathan Cerreta and Kimberly Rhodes are join…
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The Star Princess recently made its U.S. debut after entering service in the Mediterranean in early October.
As the second ship in Princess Cruises’ Sphere Class, the LNG-powered vessel arrived in Port Everglades for the first time on Nov. 5, 2025 and was name…
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The Star Princess has been officially named by godparents Camila and Matthew McConaughey in Florida.
While the ship was alongside at Port Everglades, the couple christened the ship, breaking a celebratory bottle of Pantalones Organic Tequila, the brand they co…
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The Port of Osaka continues to break tourism records, being the closest port in Japan to Kyoto and Nara, which are two of the country’s most popular tourist destinations, said Kazushi Nakakoji, director general of Osaka Ports & Harbors Bureau.
The po…
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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced its Black Friday sale, offering 50 percent off all cruises plus the Free at Sea package, which is back by popular demand.
Beginning November 5, the limited-time Black Friday sale applies to all Norwegian itineraries an…
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