Cruise News

  • The former Nippon Maru seems to be heading to the Alang shipbreaking yard after being retired by Mitsui Ocean Cruises earlier this year. According to AIS information, the 1990-built vessel is currently heading to India’s Bhavnagar region, where a ship sc…
  • The Seabourn Quest has returned from drydock following what Seabourn says is the most comprehensive interior update in its history.   Now that the ship has been refurbished, it will continue its Mediterranean season through November 2026, the cruise line said …
  • Okaloosa County emphasized that the project turning the SS United States into an artificial reef follows all applicable environmental standards. Acquired by the county in late 2024, the former ocean liner is currently awaiting approvals from government agencie…
  • Margaritaville at Sea has appointed Northern Ireland-headquartered Rathbane Group companies, MJM Marine and Mivan, for work on its upcoming vessel, the Beachcomber.  According to a statement, the duo will deliver a significant proportion of the refurbishment p…
  • Carnival Cruise Line has announced its programming for America’s 250th anniversary.  According to a statement, the festivities will include ship meetups with fireworks on both coasts, community homeport celebrations and fleetwide onboard activities.  “As…
  • The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has completed a planned capital transaction representing more than $300 million in total support, with President and Chief Executive Officer Ernesto Fara saying the company is growing and executing as planned and excited about…
  • SeaDream Yacht Club has announced its Fall 2028 Caribbean season and New Year’s 2029 voyages aboard the SeaDream I and II. Spanning November 2028 through January 2029, the new season introduces 13 Caribbean yachting voyages visiting the Virgin Islands, S…
  • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has announced four special-format sailings dedicated to world music for 2026 and 2027.  Artists from diverse backgrounds will perform at special venues on the Europa, offering various perspectives on music and culture, according to a statem…
  • MSC Cruises has marked six months until the first sailing of the MSC World Asia and has announced that the ship will be officially named on November 28, 2026, in Le Havre, France. Gianni Onorato, CEO of MSC Cruises, said: “Our World Class ships have been…
  • Princess Cruises will not operate summer cruises in the Caribbean in 2027, according to deployment published on the company’s website. The cruise line will move all of its ships out of the region between April and October. Two Princess ships are currently oper…
  • The Aroya recently sailed from its homeport in Saudi Arabia for a repositioning voyage to the Eastern Mediterranean. Set to spend its second consecutive summer season in the region, the Aroya Cruises vessel is offering an eight-night cruise that sails to desti…
  • Hurtigruten has announced the appointment of Chris Barker as key account manager to further strengthen the company’s commitment to its UK and emerging market travel trade partners. Joining the company on June 1, Barker brings experience from across the t…
  • The Carnival Magic has returned to service with a new mini golf course among the upgrades completed during the ship’s recent drydock. The nine-hole course was installed by Adventure Golf & Sports (AGS), replacing an existing course supplied. The demo…
  • Three cruise lines have been recognized by the Port of Vancouver for their contribution to sustainable operations at the annual Blue Circle Awards.  Disney Cruise Line, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises were honored for their environmental leadership w…
  • Royal Caribbean International recently added a new cruise to the schedule of the maiden season of the new Legend of the Seas. Currently under construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, the ship will become the third in the company’s Icon-class series…
  • Virgin Voyages has launched its new program designed to make the logistics of group travel less complicated. Smaller groups of eight cabins to larger groups of 75 can book a cruise with no deposit required thanks to the cruise line’s new Groups program. Every …
  • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has highlighted a selection of Golf & Cruise voyages for 2027 and 2028, allowing golf enthusiasts to play at courses around the world.  These specially designed themed cruises offer personalized experiences tailored to guests’ level of …
  • Holland America Line’s cruises sailing during the July 4 weekend will feature special programming honoring America’s 250th anniversary. Cruises over the holiday weekend will have festive programming, live music, commemorative keepsakes and special culina…
  • The Port of Vancouver has released a 2026 cruise update newsletter, highlighting its participation in the FIFA World Cup, its 40th anniversary and whale protection initiatives, as well as key updates from its partners in cruise and tourism. Port Updates The po…
  • The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has secured a debt restructuring agreement with its lenders while posting record quarterly bookings, according to the company’s Q1 2026 bond report, published on May 29. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter of 2026 was negati…
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