Cruise News

  • Scenic Group announced the appointments of Anthony Viciana as vice president of sales and Aliette Penton as director, new business development, charter and incentive. According to a press release, the new appointments are part of the company’s efforts to expan…
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises recently announced plans for extensive renovations onboard the Seven Seas Navigator and the Seven Seas Voyager. Cruise Industry News looks at the new features coming to the luxury ships, which are scheduled to debut in late 2025 and e…
  • The Carnival Luminosa is currently offering a 29-night transpacific cruise ahead of its summer season in Alaska and Canada. After completing a winter deployment in Australia, the Carnival Cruise Line ship kicked off the repositioning voyage in Brisbane on Apri…
  • Explora Journeys is an entirely new and fresh take on ocean travel, Anna Nash, president, told Cruise Industry News. “The hardware we have, the ships, is the best in class. The vision comes from a family-owned business with a seafaring heritage of over 300 yea…
  • “We’re getting two new ships, so with our fleet growing by a third, we have looked at where we want to put additional capacity,” said Jess Peterson, director of destination experience and itinerary planning at Windstar. “With the Star Seeker and our other plan…
  • Port Milwaukee will begin its 2025 cruise season on Monday, April 28, by welcoming the Viking Octantis, marking the fourth consecutive season the ship has opened the city’s cruise schedule. The ship is scheduled to arrive at the City Heavy Lift Dock at 10 a.m …
  • Cunard has launched its Adventure Awaits Sale offer, which applies to more than 100 voyages in 2025 and 2026, including Alaska cruises from Seattle and Caribbean itineraries from Miami on the Queen Elizabeth. Offers are also available for sailings on the Queen…
  • Xiamen is experiencing a strong recovery in its cruise business, with 2024 passenger numbers surging by 320 percent on a year-on-year basis. According to Huang Yubin, general manager of the Xiamen International Cruise Homeport Group, the port handled over 30 c…
  • Ege Port Kuşadası has completed the first phase of a solar energy initiative, marking a milestone in its shift toward renewable energy, according to a press release. A rooftop solar power plant has been installed, designed to generate approximately 312,552 kWh…
  • Coral Expeditions is counting down to the departure of its circumnavigation voyage of Australia, a 60-day journey set to depart from Cairns on October 17. Sailing aboard the Coral Adventurer and led by expert crew and guides, the itinerary includes 48 days of …
  • Three Princess Cruises ships are set to undergo drydocks in April: the Emerald Princess, the Grand Princess and the Regal Princess. The first ship to enter drydock was the Emerald Princess, which recently arrived at the Fincantieri shipyard in Palermo, Italy. …
  • Two MSC Cruises ships are returning to Europe with no guests onboard after their winter seasons in Africa and the Middle East. The MSC Musica was the first ship to embark on a repositioning voyage with only crew members onboard. After completing a winter deplo…
  • StarCruises is launching a new series of shorter three- and four-night itineraries aboard the Star Voyager, sailing from Singapore and Ho Chi Minh City. “As travel preferences evolve, more and more people are seeking shorter, yet fulfilling cruise experiences.…
  • Scenic Group is offering limited-time savings on select 2025–27 voyages across Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises fleets. Available through July 6, 2025, the offer includes discounts on river cruises and expedition voyages, with exclusive pe…
  • The Norwegian Jewel sailed from Boston on April 11, kicking off the 2025 cruise season at Massport’s Flynn Cruiseport. According to an update shared by the port, the Norwegian Cruise Line vessel embarked on the first of a series of cruises to Bermuda. Sailing …
  • Dream Vacations and CruiseOne recently concluded their Dream Vacations and CruiseOne River Summit aboard AmaWaterways’ AmaKristina. The company said in a press release that the event provided travel advisors with an immersive educational experience along…
  • Holland America Line is reviving the tradition of sailaway celebrations through a partnership with Champagne producer Taittinger, the company announced in a press release. In addition to the new collaboration, the brand said it has curated entertainment, music…
  • Lindblad Expeditions and the National Geographic Society have announced the 2025 Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship cohort, consisting of 35 educators. Lindblad said in a press release that the 2025 fellows will embark on international expeditions, enhancing their g…
  • AmaWaterways christened its newest river cruise ship, the AmaSintra, on April 17, 2025, marking the start of its inaugural voyage along the Douro River in Portugal Jenn Lee, president of Vacation Planners, served as the ship’s godmother at the ceremony in Port…
  • The MSC Poesia is set to offer a series of ten- and 11-night cruises from PortMiami during the 2026-27 winter season. According to published deployment, the 2009-built ship is scheduled to offer longer itineraries to the Eastern, Western and Southern Caribbean…
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