Cruise News

  • Holland America Line’s Volendam kicked off its summer season in Canada and New England earlier this month. After completing the company’s first Pole-to-Pole World Cruise, the vessel arrived in Montreal for the deployment on June 21, 2025. Joining the Zuiderdam…
  • With Carnival Corporation reporting strong second quarter earnings on Tuesday, the cruise consumer in the U.S. and Europe appears to be fine, said Tracey Ryniec, stock strategist at Zacks Investment Research. “It was another beat and raise by Carnival. Earning…
  • Explora Journeys is introducing a limited-time offer for bookings made between June 23 and July 15, 2025, the company announced in a press release. According to the MSC Group’s luxury lifestyle brand, the initiative is a response to the continued rise in spont…
  • VidantaWorld is now accepting reservations for the inaugural season of its first vessel, the Elegant. “Our incredible array of international voyages begins on December 27, 2025, and will connect you with a world of spectacular wonders and breathtaking beauty,”…
  • During Carnival Corporation’s second quarter earnings call, CEO Josh Weinstein said that the company is counting down the days to the opening of Celebration Key, which is now less than a month away. “We are gearing up to deliver even more fantastic…
  • Carnival Corporation has sold two ships this year as the Seabourn Sojourn will head to Mitsui Ocean Cruises next year, and the Costa Fortuna will sail for Margaritaville in late 2026. “Over time, since ships get older, we will sell them to other parties,” said…
  • Aroya Cruises made its inaugural call to Galataport Istanbul this week ahead of its Eastern Mediterranean season. According to Crew Center, the arrival is the company’s stop in European waters, following a debut in the Red Sea. Aroya is using Galataport …
  • Carnival Corporation’s CEO, Josh Weinstein, opened the company’s second quarter 2025 earnings call with comments around the Middle East. “The escalation of the past two weeks, culminating over the last few days, has been swift,” Weinste…
  • Carnival Corporation announced financial results for the second quarter 2025 and provided an updated outlook for the full year and an outlook for the third quarter 2025. Key Highlights: Exceeded 2026 SEA Change financial targets 18 months early, with adjusted…
  • ENAPOR – Portos de Cabo Verde announced that the inauguration ceremony for the Mindelo Cruise Port was held on June 21 in the city of Mindelo, on the island of São Vicente. The event was attended by the Prime Minister of Cape Verde, Dr. Ulisses Correia e…
  • Cunard announced that world champion heptathlete and Olympic silver medallist Katarina Johnson-Thompson will headline its 2026 Wellness at Sea voyage. Johnson-Thompson will host an exclusive Cunard Insights talk in the Royal Court Theatre, where she will share…
  • Carnival Cruise Line is cancelling the upcoming cruise of the Carnival Liberty due to a delay in the ship’s drydock in Europe. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the 2005-built ship won’t be able to arrive in New Orleans ahead of its July 6, 2025,…
  • Carnival Cruise Line is ready to welcome the first guests to its new private destination, Celebration Key, the company announced in a press release. First announced in mid-2023, the new port of call in Grand Bahama will be officially opened by President Christ…
  • The Port of Nanaimo announced the first cruise ship disembarkation on British Columbia’s coast outside of Vancouver, with the successful passenger disembarkation and provisioning of the  Roald Amundsen. This milestone marks a significant evolution in BC’s cruise…
  • The Astoria is reportedly heading to a ship recycling yard in Belgium after being auctioned earlier this month. Sources in the European country claim that the 1948-built ship will be dismantled by Galloo in the port of Ghent. According to a report by Flows, th…
  • The Carnival Liberty is currently heading to France’s Chantier Naval de Marseille to finish routine work that started at the Navantia shipyard in Spain. According to a report by La Voz de Cádiz, the Carnival Cruise Line ship sailed from the Spanish facility du…
  • Oceania Cruises teamed up with a selection of Food & Wine Best New Chefs alumni who will serve as Godparents of the Oceania Allura, debuting in July 2025. The company announced on June 21 at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen that the Oceania Allura will…
  • The cruise industry is mourning the loss of Seabourn’s former Captain Geir-Arne Thue-Nilsen. His wife, Juvy Thue-Nilsen, announced the news via social media on June 22, 2025. “With deep sorrow, I share that Geir Arne has passed away peacefully. He …
  • DXC Technology and Carnival Cruise Line today announced a multi-year agreement to power the cruise line’s technology infrastructure. This partnership will support Carnival’s guest experience across its global fleet, as well as its portside and shor…
  • The Mein Schiff 4 recently arrived at the port of Leixões to kick off a series of cruises to Western Europe and Morocco. Sailing from the Portuguese port, which is located near Porto, the vessel is set to offer two new seven-night itineraries in the region. Th…
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