Cruise News

  • Cunard launched a new promotion, offering travelers up to $600 in onboard spending money per balcony stateroom on select voyages, according to a company statement. . The offer runs from September 17 through December 9, 2024. The promotion applies to over 300 s…
  • Windstar Cruises has announced an expansion of itineraries for the line in the South Pacific, where the company operates year-round. Beginning in 2026, Windstar will offer new experiences visiting Fiji, Tonga and the Cook Islands, in addition to existing saili…
  • September 2024, Rouen, the historic capital of Normandy, will host a series of cruise calls. From September 26 to 28, the Azamara Onward, Crystal Symphony and Hanseatic Nature will dock on the Seine River, offering guests an extended stay to explore Rouen̵…
  • Carnival Cruise Line concluded its “Your Peek at Paradise” roadshow this weekend with a final event in Chicago. The event provided a preview of the line’s new private destination in Grand Bahama, Celebration Key. Aimed at travel advisors, the Chica…
  • The Cruise Atlantic Islands (CAI) Conference 2024 will be held from September 26 to 28 in Funchal, bringing together members from Madeira, the Canary Islands, Cape Verde and the Azores. Hosted in the Municipal Assembly Hall, the event will mark a key moment fo…
  • Bureau Veritas has granted approval in principle (AIP) to Ponant for its new twin-screw sailing passenger vessel concept, Swap2Zero. The vessel concept, 186.2 meters in length, is designed for transoceanic voyages with close to zero emissions based on three pr…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line today unveiled and opened for sale the next evolution of its Prima Plus Class, the all-new Norwegian Luna, according to a press release. The new ship will sail from Miami beginning April 4, 2026 through November 2026. The Norwegian Luna w…
  • HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) has announced its 2026-27 season, marking its 130th year of exploration and introducing new itineraries in Antarctica, Alaska, Greenland, Norway and the Galápagos, according to a press release. “These are the best destinations done…
  • The Mein Schiff 7 connected to Stockholm’s shore power system for the first time on Tuesday in the presence of politicians and media. This milestone brings the total number of port calls using shore power across the Mein Schiff and Hapag-Lloyd fleets in …
  • AmaWaterways has expanded its offerings for Spanish-speaking travelers with the addition of the “Enticing Douro” itinerary to its Latin Touch series for 2025. Departing November 25, 2025, aboard the 102-passenger AmaDouro, the eight-day cruise will…
  • Virgin Voyages is launching a unique two-night weekend cruise from Miami aboard the Resilient Lady, headlined by the Dutch EDM artist Sam Feldt. The weekend sailing departs on Saturday, Nov. 23, and returns on Monday, Nov. 25, marking Resilient Lady’s No…
  • Holland America Line is introducing enhanced stateroom décor packages for birthdays and anniversaries, available fleetwide by December 2024, according to a press release.. Guests can pre-purchase the décor packages and have them set up in their stateroom on em…
  • Bay Street Manufacturing has announced the acquisition of CKI Solutions, a Florida-based company specializing in innovative bedding accessories. A division of Cadence Keen Innovations, CKI Solutions is known for products such as the Bed MadeEZ mattress lifter …
  • The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced the appointment of Lauren Gleason as port director, overseeing all Maritime business operations. Gleason, who has been with Massport since 2017, previously served as Interim Port Director, Chief Administrat…
  • Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled a range of new 2026-27 sailings from both the East and West coasts, with itineraries departing from Miami, Port Canaveral, Norfolk and San Francisco. “In addition to extending our successful deployment schedules in Miami, Port…
  • Quark Expeditions introduced its new itinerary: “Antarctica by Helicopter: Icebergs, Mountains, and Remote Lands.” The 12-day expedition offers an opportunity to explore Antarctica’s rarely visited regions, including Antarctic Sound, Erebus and Terror Gu…
  • Cruise Industry News has released the new 2025 European River Market Report as well as the new 2025 European Riverboat Index, providing a fleet list of river ships. The new 2025 European River Market Report offers full analysis of the market and deployment by …
  • After undergoing repairs at Port Canaveral, the Carnival Vista welcomed guests back on September 15, 2024. Facing propulsion problems, the Carnival Cruise Line ship had to be taken out of service earlier this month for unscheduled maintenance. At the time, Car…
  • The Celestyal Journey is celebrating its 30th year of service in September. Currently sailing for Celestyal Cruises, the 55,000-ton ship was originally built for Holland America Line as the Ryndam. Constructed in Italy at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone shipyar…
  • Carnival Corporation has scheduled a conference call with analysts for Monday, September 30, 2024, at 10 a.m. (EDT); 3 p.m. (BST) to discuss the company’s third quarter financial results which are expected to be released that morning. A simulcast of the …
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