Cruise News

  • Royal Caribbean International is returning to Baltimore in 2027, the company revealed in a recent press release. The Vision of the Seas will mark the brand’s return to the homeport in Maryland, offering five- to nine-night cruises to the Bahamas, Bermuda, Cana…
  • Avalon Waterways and the Globus family of brands are celebrating Black Friday with a “From Here to Anywhere Sale” offering deals available from November 10 to December 10, 2025, for select 2026 and early 2027 vacations. “For travelers dreamin…
  • Birka Gotland has announced that the company will be hosting its Christmas table this year, supplemented by the Christmas show, Winter Wonderland. The table and show will be opened onboard as of Tuesday, November 17, offering a classic Swedish Christmas table …
  • The Costa Serena welcomed guests back earlier this month after undergoing a major refurbishment in China. Completing a 200-million-euro fleet revitalization program, the 2007-built vessel introduced a new look.. According to Costa, the refit aimed at modernizi…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled nearly 50 new voyages for its 2027-28 season in Asia, with calls including Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Australia and New Zealand, according to a press release. The new deployment includes itineraries rang…
  • Carnival Cruise Line will offer its new Cheers! Zero Proof beverage packages on sailings in 2026, according to the company’s Brand Ambassador, John Heald. Launched earlier this year, the new alcohol-free package was initially available for sailings departing t…
  • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has launched two new concepts developed by Corporate Executive Chefs Timon Lohrengel and Marcel Jücker: a vegetarian caviar menu at the newly redesigned Pearls restaurant onboard the Europa, and a new pop-up fish restaurant, Le Petit Poisso…
  • Cunard has announced its Black Friday Sales promotion, available to guests from November 12 through December 8, 2025. The company said that guests can plan their next voyage with fares from $899, offering up to 40 percent off and up to $300 onboard credit, as …
  • The Pier Mauá Cruise Terminal in Rio de Janeiro welcomed the Seabourn Venture for a turnaround operation on November 11, 2025. Repositioning to Antarctica for the 2025-26 winter, the Seabourn ship arrived at the Brazilian port to kick off a 28-day cruise to Us…
  • TUI has put the Mein Schiff fleet’s 2027 program in the spotlight, showcasing the highlights for the summer season. The company said in a press release that the Mein Schiff 1 will sail from/to Kiel, featuring Nordland and the Baltic Sea. The five- to twe…
  • The Curacao Tourist Board (CTB) has announced that it held the official opening of the Curacao Information Center to serve cruise and stayover tourists. The official opening of the Curacao Information Center was conducted by Minister of Economic Development, R…
  • Cruise ships could be used as floating hotels during the upcoming Ryder Cup, which will take place in Limerick, Ireland, in 2027. According to a report by The Times, the vessels could solve a shortage of accommodation in the region hosting the event. The Briti…
  • Seabourn has launched its annual “Black Friday Sail,” offering exceptional, value-added benefits on select 2026 and 2027 luxury ocean and expedition voyages across all seven continents, the company said in a press release. The promotion is available for a limi…
  • Princess Cruises has announced that it has partnered with Handshake Speakeasy to introduce five exclusive, bespoke cocktails, composed by Handshake’s mixologists, which will debut aboard on the Star Princess. The company said in a press release that the …
  • Oceania Cruises has announced that it christened the Oceania Allura with a Miami pier-side ceremony, culminating in a first-of-its-kind godparent christening. Acclaimed chefs Tavel Bristol-Joseph, Katie Button, Calvin Eng, Aisha Ibrahim, George Mendes and Lawr…
  • 2025 has been a year of resilience and continued growth for the port of Penang. Despite Asia deployment being impacted by the situation in the Red Sea region, the port is experiencing a positive and stable season. “A key highlight was the maiden call of …
  • Holland America Line has announced its Black Friday presale event. Guests who sign up will receive a code for early access to the presale, which runs from November 12 to 19, 2025. While the sale opens to the public on November 20, signing up early allows guest…
  • The MSC Group and the MSC Foundation have organized urgent relief efforts in support of the Government of Jamaica’s humanitarian response for those affected by Hurricane Melissa. Pierfrancesco Vago, MSC Cruises’s executive chairman and chair of the…
  • Sharon Siskie, senior vice president and general manager at Disney Cruise Line, announced through a post on LinkedIn that she will be retiring. In the post, Siskie said: “After 31 wonderful years with Disney, I’m excited to share that I will retire…
  • Holland America Line has announced the creation of a new and exclusive tulip, celebrating the company’s Dutch heritage and maritime legacy. The tulip will make its official debut in April 2026, symbolizing Holland America’s revitalization of its tr…
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