Cruise News

  • The Scenic Eclipse opened the 2025-26 cruise season in Brazil on October 6, 2025, with a visit to the port of Recife. The Scenic ship is visiting nine destinations in the country as part of a repositioning voyage to Antarctica. According to Port do Recife S/A,…
  • Hurricane Priscilla is disrupting cruise operations on the West Coast, impacting Carnival and Royal Caribbean ships. The Carnival Panorama was one of the vessels that had to adjust its itinerary due to the storm, which neared a Category 3 status on Tuesday. Ca…
  • The Port of Los Angeles welcomed Royal Caribbean International’s Quantum of the Seas earlier this month. Replacing the Ovation of the Seas, which spent the summer sailing from California, the original Quantum-class vessel is now set to offer winter cruises fro…
  • Holland America Line has concluded its 2025 season in Alaska, the company announced in a press release. According to the cruise line, the cruise program included 117 sailings, which showcased the state’s glaciers, wildlife and culture. To recognize community e…
  • MedCruise has successfully concluded its 67th General Assembly in Šibenik, Croatia, according to a press release. The association said that the event brought together 214 attendees representing more than 20 countries between Sep. 30 and Oct. 3, 2025. Co-organi…
  • The Cruises News Media Group announced in a press release that the 2025 International Cruise Summit (ICS) program has been released. The event will take place between November 18 and 19 in Madrid at Hotel Meliá Castilla. The summit aims to serve as a platform …
  • Lloyd’s Register (LR) has released updated guidance for the installation of fuel cells on ships, offering shipowners and shipbuilders a comprehensive framework to support the safe deployment of alternative power systems. Thomas Bayer, lead specialist of …
  • Havila Voyages announced that at the end of November, the Havila Polaris will be filled with pure liquefied biogas for a historic voyage along the Norwegian coast. The sailing will prove that climate neutrality in the next tender on the coastal route is possib…
  • MSC announced that the MSC Seascape is one month away from making its Texas debut when the ship arrives in Galveston for the first time. The U.S. homeport will welcome the MSC Seascape on Friday, November 7, with the ship’s first cruise sailing off into …
  • Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced that the Norwegian Aqua arrived at her new homeport of Miami, kicking off her winter season of Caribbean cruises. Following her first season of Bermuda sailings from New York City, the Norwegian Aqua will offer guests …
  • MXP has announced an update to its MXP365 Digital Guest Journey, featuring a new chat feature that enables private and group conversations among guests with access via mobile, web and MXP iTV in cabins. The company said in a statement that the update provides …
  • P&O Cruises has announced that guests of all ages will be welcomed onboard the Arcadia and Aurora from December 2026. Selected cruises on the ships will be open to families on specific dates, during peak holiday periods and in time for Christmas next year.…
  • Holland America Line announced that throughout the Northern Europe cruise season, guests aboard the Rotterdam and Nieuw Statendam participated in On Deck for a Cause, a series of 5k fundraising walks held at sea. These walks culminated in a tribute to Joska, a…
  • No single alternative fuel will be universally optimal (to meet emissions reduction targets) for global shipping, according to Wee Meng Tan, chief projects officer at the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization (GCMD) in Singapore. “The GCMD approaches the …
  • CroisiEurope has announced the launch of 2026 paddlewheel cruises on the Seine with the introduction of two new itineraries onboard its paddlewheel ship, the R.E. Waydelich L.J. The five-night “Little Gems of the Seine” cruise, roundtrip from Paris…
  • The Douglas Mawson has recently departed from its building yard in China after being delivered to SunStone Ships. Set to embark on its maiden voyage in December, the ship is now on its way to Singapore as part of its delivery voyage. Sailing for Aurora Expedit…
  • StarCruises has announced that, together with Guangdong Broadcasting Network’s Greater Bay Area Satellite TV, the company is set to launch the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Maritime Culture Festival aboard the Star Voyager, themed “Vibrant Gam…
  • WMS has announced that the cruise wireless connectivity provider has been appointed by Windstar Cruises for its Cellular at Sea service onboard the Star Seeker, which is launching in December 2025. “WMS is proud to deliver wireless connectivity to the Wi…
  • Royal Caribbean has announced the introduction of a lineup of family sailings onboard the Legend of the Seas, featuring new dining experiences, Broadway entertainment, night activities and onboard amenities. “With the Legend of the Seas, we are bringing …
  • The new Asuka III officially entered service on July 20. “This marks the first time in 34 years that NYK Cruises is operating two ships,” said Kenji Atsuta, managing corporate officer of NYK Cruises. “With the distinct concepts of the Asuka I…
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