Cruise News

  • The Curacao Tourist Board (CTB) held the second annual Kids Tourism Experience from September 23 to October 23, 2024, for over 950 students from 28 primary and special education schools, according to a press release. Part of a tourism introduction program laun…
  • Holland America Line’s Rotterdam returned to Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades to kick off its winter season in the Caribbean. After completing a summer deployment in Europe, the vessel docked at Port Everglades on Oct. 27, 2024. To open its season in the regi…
  • Victory Cruise Lines has launched its first Early Black Friday Sale to celebrate its inaugural season. Running from October 30 to December 4, 2024, the promotion includes a $2,000 discount per stateroom (based on double occupancy) and a complimentary premium s…
  • Wartsila has announced the NextDF feature for its 25 DF dual fuel engine, promising that when operating on LNG, the NextDF feature reduces methane emissions to less than 2 percent of fuel use across all load points, achieving as low as 1.1 percent in a wide lo…
  • Rouen Tourisme hosted a dual familiarization trip on October 24, 2024, to promote Rouen as a key port in the river and ocean cruise markets, according to a press release. The event introduced travel agents from the UK and Ireland, an Ambassador Cruise Lines re…
  • Holland America Line’s Zuiderdam sailed from Boston earlier this month for a 21-day cruise to the Caribbean, the Bahamas and Bermuda. Sailing roundtrip from its homeport in Massachusetts, the 1,900-guest ship is scheduled to visit 12 destinations. After depart…
  • Scenic Group celebrated its top travel partners at the annual Night of the Stars gala at The Deck at Island Gardens in Miami, according to a press release. This exclusive event followed a day of activities onboard Scenic Eclipse in PortMiami, where travel advi…
  • Holland America Line is introducing a range of new culinary traditions and enhanced experiences this festive season, according to a press release. Throughout the winter holidays, guests can look forward to Nutcracker Afternoon Tea, toast with a refreshed cockt…
  • The new Disney Treasure has recently departed from Europe and is on its way to North America, following its delivery to Disney Cruise Line in late October, Built by the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany, the LNG-powered vessel sailed from Eemshaven in the Nether…
  • After completing its summer schedule in Europe, the Carnival Legend recently kicked off a repositioning cruise to North America. Sailing from the Mediterranean to Tampa, the trans-Atlantic crossing started in Civitavecchia, the port for Italy’s capital city Ro…
  • Global Ports Holding (GPH) and Peel Ports Group have been recognized at the Mersey Maritime Industry Awards (MMIA) for their combined services to the Northwest maritime sector, according to a press release. GPH and Peel Ports Group were awarded Maritime Campai…
  • The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) wrapped up its 2024 cruise season on October 30 with the arrival of the Norwegian Jewel at Ogden Point’s Breakwater District, marking the year’s 316th ship call. The 2024 season saw approximately 970,000 passengers…
  • Seabourn has announced its 2026-27 expedition itineraries, now available for booking, according to a press release.  The Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit will visit up to 161 destinations across 31 countries, featuring 24 distinct sailings with a total of…
  • Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas has recently returned to Sydney Harbour, launching a series of sailings from Sydney and Brisbane, according to a press release. This (Australia) summer, the Ovation features 22 vacation options. rom two-night weekend getaw…
  • Quark Expeditions has announced the winners of its Summer in the Arctic Sweepstakes, which provided 10 travel advisors with the opportunity to win a 13-day Arctic FAM trip. Winners will set sail on the “Ultimate Arctic Voyage” from Svalbard to Iceland in July …
  • According to an update shared by Scenic Cruises, the Scenic Eclipse is currently in drydock in Galveston, Texas, for the installation of a new Azipod. The new propulsion unit will replace one that is currently inoperable, the company explained in a social medi…
  • The inaugural Meeting for the Sustainability of Cruise Activity in Lisbon took place at the Lisbon Cruise Terminal on October 29, 2024. The initiative brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from the Port of Lisbon, Lisbon Municipality, Cr…
  • Carnival Corporation is breeding innovation through connectivity, according to Javonte Anyabwele, vice president of global strategic sourcing. Speaking at an industry event in St. Kitts, he said that the investment in this area is a reflection of changes in gu…
  • American Cruise Lines has signed contracts with Chesapeake Shipbuilding for four additional new ships, increasing its total orderbook to ten vessels over the next three years, according to a press release. The newly announced ships, tailored for the U.S. marke…
  • This fall marks 10 years since the Meyer family took over what is now Meyer Turku. In a statement, the yard said that it remains dedicated to building the world’s most advanced cruise ships and is aiming to turn its own operation fully carbon neutral. “W…
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