Cruise News

  • Tourism Trinidad officially concluded the 2024-25 cruise season on April 11, 2024, with the inaugural visit of Villa Vie Residences’ Odyssey. The ship docked at the Port of Spain, marking the end of season for Trinidad’s cruise tourism sector. An executive del…
  • South Korea is currently working to diversify its role in the cruise industry with modern port infrastructure, the country’s Deputy Director at the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Jae Min Park, told Cruise Industry News. Like other destinations in Asia, Sout…
  • After spending the winter of 2025-26 in the Caribbean, the Renaissance is set to return to Northern Europe and Mediterranean from March to October 2026 for Ambassador-owned CFC. During this time, 20 itineraries ranging from three to 14 nights will depart from …
  • Hurtigruten has announced a new series of culinary-themed itineraries launching in fall 2025, highlighting regional food and beverage across Norway. According to a press release, the seven-day program includes three nights aboard the Original Coastal Express f…
  • Royal Caribbean Group today reported first quarter Earnings per Share (“EPS”) of $2.70 and Adjusted EPS of $2.71, according to a press release. These results were better than the company’s guidance due to stronger than expected pricing on clo…
  • In celebration of Travel Advisor Appreciation Day on May 7, Cunard announced it is extending the celebration throughout May with its Four Queens Bonus Event. Designed travel agents, this special offer applies to select 2025 through 2027 voyages aboard all four…
  • Royal Caribbean International’s Ovation of the Seas recently arrived in the Far East for a homeporting season in China. The short deployment includes four cruises departing from Hong Kong and Tianjin that visit destinations in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Af…
  • Scenic Group has launched a Friends & Family Sale for its brands, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises. The limited-time offer, running from April 28 to May 11, 2025, offers discounts on over 200 river and ocean sailings for 2025-26, explo…
  • Celebrity Cruises announced new dining and entertainment offerings aboard its upcoming ship, the Celebrity Xcel, set to debut elevated options for couples and guests seeking a full-day experience at sea. The ship will introduce Bora, a new al fresco rooftop re…
  • Adora Cruises announced that its second newbuild, the Adora Flora City, was floated out at the Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co. According to the China-based cruise line, the vessel is now entering a phase of interior outfitting and system testing. “The suc…
  • On Saturday, April 26, 2025, Norwegian Cruise Line welcomed the new Norwegian Aqua to Port Canaveral, Florida, marking the start of its inaugural season of roundtrip Caribbean cruises from the port. Approximately 3,700 guests departed on Aqua’s first seven-day…
  • HX has announced the publication of its inaugural independent Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report. This milestone underscores HX’s transparent, proactive, and innovative approach to sustainability, one that aims to set a benchmark for the entire…
  • National Geographic – Lindblad Expeditions is forging ahead under new leadership and two new ships that were added to its fleet in the Galapagos earlier this year. Natalya Leahy, who was appointed CEO of the brand in late 2024, believes that the company offers…
  • According to the company’s President and CEO, James A. Rodriguez, Atlas Ocean Voyages’ product is made up of three components: inspiration, immersion and education. The formula is being offered by the company not only in polar and remote regions but also in ot…
  • Victory Cruise Lines christened the Victory I in Toronto on April 27, 2025. The ceremony marked the cruise line’s return under Founder and CEO John Waggoner, who finalized the purchase of the Victory I and Victory II less than a year ago. Purpose-built f…
  • Costa Cruises is staying current with the latest trends, said Massimo Leimer, food and beverage director aboard the Costa Diadema, in an interview with Cruise Industry News. “We are a department that is always progressing. We are always making changes adjustin…
  • Luxury in today’s expedition space no longer comes from fine dining or elegant suites but from deeper experiences, said HX Expeditions’ CEO, Gebhard Rainer. “The true luxury today for guests who are into expedition is the purpose-driven travel,” he said. “Mind…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line’s Epic entered a drydock in Europe for scheduled maintenance earlier this month. After repositioning from Port Canaveral, the 2010-built vessel arrived at the Chantier Naval de Marseille in France on April 16, 2025. In a previous statemen…
  • The World Residences at Sea has arrived at the Navantia Shipyard in Cádiz, Spain, for its $30 million refurbishment. After crossing the Atlantic earlier this month, the residential ship is now set to undergo a six-week drydock aimed at attracting an array of t…
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises is launching its new World Cruise and Grand Voyages collection, the company announced. According to a press release, it is the first time that the sailings are announced together, allowing guests to choose from a diverse array of crui…
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