Cruise News

  • Meyer Turku recently installed the signature Aquahome on Royal Caribbean’s next Icon-class ship, the Hero of the Seas. Scheduled for delivery in mid-2027, the 250,800-ton vessel is currently being built at one of the shipyard’s drydocks in Turku, F…
  • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has put the spotlight on its 2026-27 Christmas and New Year cruises, featuring routes across the Caribbean, the Indian Ocean, Nordic landscapes and the Antarctic. The company said in a press release that for many, the run-up to Christmas is…
  • Oceania Cruises has announced two appointments within its North America Sales leadership team, reinforcing the company’s focus on its travel advisor partnerships and trade sales organization. Alicia Steuart has joined as senior director of sales, while M…
  •   Carnival Cruise Line announced the next generation of ships joining its fleet starting in 2029 at a press conference in Monfalcone on July 10.  Together with Fincantieri, the cruise line held a steel-cutting ceremony for the new Ace-Class ship, which wi…
  • Italian authorities have overturned environmental licenses previously issued for the construction of a cruise port located in Fiumicino, near Rome. According to a report by RaiNews, the decision was recently announced by the Regional Administrative Court (TAR)…
  • As the former Nippon Maru hits the beach in India, Cruise Industry News looks into the latest cruise ships that have been retired and turned into scrap metal. Former Nippon Maru
    Last Operator: Mitsui Ocean Cruises
    Capacity: 6000 guests
    Tonnag…
  • A Miami-Dade judge has denied Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ bid to move Frank Del Rio’s consulting-pay lawsuit to the court’s Complex Business Litigation Division, keeping the case on a fast track toward a projected March 2027 trial. The on…
  • Carnival Cruise Line is expected to announce the first details of its next generation of new cruise ships on Friday, July 10, 2026. According to Brand Ambassador John Heald, the company will make an announcement live from Fincantieri’s Monfalcone shipyar…
  • The Port of Galveston’s Cruise Terminal 16 has been recognized for meeting the standards for environmentally sustainable design, construction and operations with a Silver certification under the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy an…
  • Celebrity Cruises has unveiled the upgrades debuting on the Celebrity Reflection in March 2027.  This is the cruise line’s second Solstice Series ship to be modernized.  The transformation of the 2012-built vessel introduces updated entertainment and dining sp…
  • Star Clippers has appointed Leo Chang as its new chief executive officer. He will oversee operations, growth initiatives, the expansion of Star Clippers’ global market presence and brand development. The appointment marks a strategic transition for the b…
  • TUI River Cruise has entrusted Concordia Damen with the construction of two newbuilds at its Werkendam shipyard. The order for the 188-guest ships designed specifically for the UK market was announced in March.  Damen has now noted that the CDS River Cruise 13…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line recently updated the itinerary of the farewell cruise of the Norwegian Sky, which will start in Greece on September 9, 2026. Sailing from Athens, the 21-night itinerary was originally scheduled to end at the port of Dubai in the United Ar…
  • Adora Cruises has announced that the family stage show “Shanhai Classic Adventure” had its premiere on July 5 aboard the Adora Magic City, the company’s first large ship, officially launching its summer-themed season. “We’re thril…
  • P&O Cruises has introduced new menus at its gastropub, Keel & Cow, onboard the Arvia and Iona, offering guests an elevated and modern steakhouse experience. The refreshed menus launched onboard the Iona on Saturday, July 4, and on the Arvia on Sunday, …
  • Crystal has announced four new Wellness at Sea retreats for 2027, curated by Dalila Roglieri, the company’s Wellness Ambassador and Culinary Nutritionist. “Wellness is deeply personal, which is why every Wellness at Sea retreat is designed to offer…
  • Royal Caribbean Group has scheduled a conference call for July 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, to discuss the company’s second quarter 2026 financial results.  The call will be simultaneously webcast on the company’s investor relations websit…
  • The former Veendam recently celebrated its 30th anniversary while laid up at the port of Aigio in Greece. Currently owned by Seajets, a Greek ferry operator, the 1,350-passenger ship was originally built for Holland America Line at the Fincantieri shipyard in …
  • Princess Cruises is adjusting one of the Sun Princess’s summer season itineraries due to port congestion, the company revealed in a notice sent to guests. According to the statement, the 4,300-passenger ship will replace a visit to Greece with a new call…
  • MSC Cruises has launched a new Digital Remote Check-In solution in Seattle, designed to streamline the embarkation process and deliver a seamless end-to-end experience to guests. Introduced during the inaugural Alaska season of the MSC Poesia, the service enab…
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