Cruise News

  • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has added two new longer itineraries to its 2027 Great Lakes program.  In a press release, the cruise line said the itineraries aboard the Hanseatic inspiration will replace three previously planned shorter cruises, for a total of four Grea…
  • Saga’s Captain Kim Tanner said that he is excited about planning the Spirit of Adventure’s 25-night Mystery Cruise, which sails from Portsmouth on October 26. According to the captain, the only people aside from himself who will know where the ship…
  • The Galveston Wharves is investing in the future of the maritime industry by establishing an endowment at Galveston College to fund maritime-related degrees and trades. Initial funding of $40,000 came from sponsorship proceeds from the Port of Galveston’…
  • Margaritaville at Sea Cruise Line has introduced a new collection of spa, fitness and lifestyle experiences aboard the Beachcomber by the new St. Somewhere Spa & Salon, Fins Up! Fitness Center and the next iteration of the Permanent Reminder Tattoo Studio.…
  • Mitsui Ocean Cruises has named Kelly Predmesky as head of sales for its general sales agent partner in North America.  Joining Albert Hartigan, who leads partner marketing in North America, she will oversee trade sales strategy and advisor partnerships.  In he…
  • The National Geographic Society and Lindblad Expeditions have unveiled the projects selected for the 2026 Arctic season’s Visiting Scientist Program. The projects include six National Geographic Explorer-led projects spanning 11 voyages aboard the Nation…
  • The Odyssey of the Seas recently marked its fifth anniversary of service with Royal Caribbean International. Built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany, the 4,200-passenger ship was delivered to the cruise line on March 31, 2021. As the fifth and last ship i…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line is changing the itinerary of the cruise set to take place onboard the Norwegian Breakaway on October 3, 2027. Sailing to Canada and New England, the seven-night voyage now features visits to a new destination in addition to a rearranged p…
  • Melinda Holmgren has been named the chief marketing officer (CMO) of Telenor Maritime. Having joined the company earlier this year, Holmgren will now lead the product, market and commercial agenda. The company said in a statement that it expects this to bring …
  • Crystal has celebrated a milestone with the ceremonial steel cutting of the Crystal Grace, the company’s newest ocean ship, at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy. The moment marks the official start of construction. Scheduled for delivery in May…
  • The Adora Mediterranea will sail eight international voyages from Port Klang, Malaysia, later this year, Adora Cruises said in a statement. This was unveiled during the visit of Malaysia’s Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Tiong King Sing, to Adora Cruise…
  • MSC Group’s Cruise Division has published its 2025 Sustainability Report.  According to a statement, the company’s seventh annual report shows clear and sustained progress on areas including decarbonization, destination stewardship and biodiversity.  As one of…
  • The Regatta is leaving the Oceania Cruises fleet this August, ahead of being delivered to My Cruises’ Explorations by Norwegian brand. As part of a previously announced charter deal, the 684-passenger vessel is scheduled to offer a 368-day world cruise f…
  • Swan Hellenic is experiencing significant growth across the Latin American market, according to the region’s Sales Director, Gustavo Benetti. Coming off a strong 2025, he said that the company has achieved one of its main goals for Latin America, which w…
  • Holland America Line is introducing year-round cruising in Europe, extending its 2027–28 season through winter.  The Nieuw Statendam will remain in Europe year-round and sail a dozen cruises across the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, and two additional voya…
  • China’s first two domestically built large cruise ships, the Adora Magic City and Adora Flora City, met in the East China Sea on the evening of May 16, marking a historic milestone for the country’s shipbuilding industry and cruise sector. The Magi…
  • The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Princess Cruises have announced a three-year partnership that will expand Princess’s presence in Singapore. Spanning 2027 through 2030, the collaboration is expected to welcome more than 150,000 passengers. Assistant…
  • The Koningsdam recently completed its 10th year of service for Holland America Line after being delivered on March 31, 2016. Constructed in Italy by Fincantieri’s Marghera Shipyard, the 99,500-ton vessel debuted as the first in the company’s Pinnac…
  • Ambassador Cruise Line has announced the launch of its summer sales campaign featuring savings of up to 20 percent on selected no-fly sailings in 2026, 2027 and 2028. The sale is available to guests booking selected cruise experiences between May 28 and July 2…
  • Following the debut of the MSC Yacht Club onboard the MSC Poesia and the MSC Magnifica in recent weeks, MSC Cruises is moving forward with adding the premium suite enclave across its entire Musica class. MSC Poesia While the Magnifica was the first to be fitte…
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