Cruise News

  • The Aroya recently transited the Strait of Hormuz, marking the departure of all ships that were stranded in the Arabian Gulf. Following five other vessels, the Cruise Saudi-owned ship passed the strait on Sunday as part of a repositioning voyage to the Red Sea…
  • Atlas Ocean Voyages revealed a new Assurance Program for 2026 European expeditions that enables guests to cancel their trips and get full reimbursement. Thanks to the initiative, eligible voyages can be cancelled for any reason up to 15 days before departure, …
  • Azamara Cruises has unveiled a new lineup of original stage productions developed in partnership with RWS Global to be introduced across its fleet. It includes two brand-new shows exclusive to the Pursuit and two shows to be gradually rolled out across the fle…
  • Princess Cruises’ newest ship, the Star Princess, completed its first-ever transit of the Panama Canal. This marks a significant moment in the ship’s inaugural season, the cruise line said in a press release. “A Panama Canal transit is a true ‘must…
  • Adora Cruises has revealed the inaugural itineraries for its latest vessel, the Adora Flora City, with sales scheduled to open on May 20, 2026. According to a press release, the vessel will depart from Guangzhou Nansha International Cruise Home Port on her fiv…
  • Carnival Corporation completed bridge simulator tests evaluating S-100 navigational data in collaboration with international hydrographic offices and industry partners, the company said in a press release. The tests were conducted at Carnival’s Center fo…
  • Hurtigruten has highlighted seaweed as a sustainable ingredient used in various products onboard. The cruise line said in a press release that the ingredient, which is deeply rooted in Nordic food, is featured in many dishes, beverages such as gin, beer and te…
  • Travelmarvel is offering discounted deals on its all-inclusive European river cruise itineraries this summer. The offers include: Seven-night highlights of the Danube river cruise, which was £3,497 and is now £1,595 per person 14-night European Gems river cru…
  • Southern Chinese cruise hubs Xiamen and Guangzhou have launched new 2026 sailings as Xiamen launched its new season, including a themed voyage, while Guangzhou concluded a winter/spring season and is preparing for a newbuild to arrive. In Xiamen, the 2026 crui…
  • Ambassador Cruise Line has announced a new three-year partnership with England Golf, the governing body for amateur golf in England, naming Ambassador as the organization’s Official Cruise Line Partner, effective from April 1, 2026. The partnership will …
  • With the Strait of Hormuz now reopened for maritime traffic, the six cruise ships that were stranded in the region are expected to resume service soon. MSC Euribia
    Cruise Line: MSC Cruises
    Status: Repositioning to Europe
    Next Scheduled Cruise…
  • Funchal’s cruise terminal in Madeira handled 335,748 passengers in the first quarter of 2026, representing a 24.79% increase compared to the same period last year. In a press release, Paula Cabaço, CEO of Madeira Ports (Portos da Madeira) and chair of the Port…
  • The Celebrity Infinity recently completed its 25th year of service for Celebrity Cruises. Built at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France, the vessel was delivered on February 25, 2001. As the second ship in the company’s Millennium-class…
  • Tarragona Cruise Port officially launched its 2026 cruise season on Thursday, April 16, and expects a record season in terms of calls and passengers. Eighty-one calls are planned, representing a 28.6 percent increase over 2025. They will bring nearly 160,000 p…
  • Avalon Waterways has highlighted its commitment to meeting the growing demand for personalization and choice through its guest-first philosophy. The company said in a press release that it was building its river cruise model around personalization before flexi…
  • Dream Cruises is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a year-long “Decade of Dreams” celebration aboard the Genting Dream, featuring a series of programs, themed events, enhanced entertainment and collaborations throughout 2026. Sailings will be o…
  • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has unveiled new pre- and post-cruise programs for voyages from fall 2027 through early 2029, the company announced in a press release. The programs are designed to enhance selected itineraries, allowing guests to extend their journey befor…
  • Star Trek: The Cruise X is set to sail Feb. 20-27, 2027 from New Orleans aboard Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas, the company said in a press release. The seven-day voyage will travel to Cozumel, Mexico, George Town, Grand Cayman and Montego Bay, Ja…
  • Five cruise ships have transited the Strait of Hormuz, completing what became a two-day passage of five vessels stranded in the Persian Gulf since the onset of conflicts in the Middle East. MSC Cruises confirmed on Saturday that the MSC Euribia has departed Du…
  • Atlas Ocean Voyages has presented the suite collection for the Atlas Adventurer, scheduled for launch in late 2028. Portuguese studio Oitoemponto designed the suites divided into three categories for the 400-guest luxury expedition sailing ship, according to a…
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