Cruise News

  • Celestyal has expanded its shore excursion program in the Middle East, according to a press release. Sailings aboard the Celestyal Discover will include new options in Ras Al Khaimah tours as well as additional options in Abu Dhabi and Dubai as part of its new…
  • The Norwegian Pearl is currently undergoing enhancements at a drydock at Chantiers Naval de Marseille in France. As the second Jewel-class ship to get upgrades this fall, the 2006-built vessel arrived at the shipyard on November 4, 2025. According to Norwegian…
  • In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, Holland America Line’s team aboard Zuiderdam arrived in Ocho Rios, delivering disaster relief supplies alongside volunteers and guests. “We are honored to return to Ocho Rios and deeply grateful for the collaboration with the …
  • The Exploris One is returning to France after spending several weeks laid up at the Spanish port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Expected to be sold as part of the liquidation of Exploris Expeditions & Cruises, the 1989-built vessel is currently sailing tow…
  • Celebrity Cruises has announced deployment for winter 2027-28 for the Caribbean, Asia and South America. Eight Celebrity ships will set sail from four Florida ports. Itineraries in the Caribbean will call at 65 different ports. The Celebrity Beyond will depart…
  • The new Disney Destiny was named on Monday evening during a sensational christening celebration at its homeport of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Disney said the event combined the spirit of a high-energy concert with the theatricality of a Disne…
  • HX Expeditions has announced that it is offering guests up to 40 percent off select expeditions in 2025-26 and selected 2026-27 departures through its Black Friday promotion. Available to book until December 3, 2025, the sale spans destinations including Antar…
  • Versori has announced its delivery of a Salesforce and Seaware integration that streamlines customer journeys and operational workflows for HX Expeditions. The Agentic integrations provider stated in a press release that the project demonstrates its ability to…
  • The Costa Diadema and the MSC Seaview recently arrived at the Brazilian port of Belém to serve as floating hotels for the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP 30). The two cruise ships were cha…
  • The AIDAdiva recently departed from the German port of Hamburg to kick off AIDA Cruises’ 133-night World Cruise. Offering a global voyage for the first time, the vessel will sail a new itinerary that is said to explore more and visit extra ports of call. Befor…
  • Oceania Cruises has introduced an exclusive digital art experience aboard the Oceania Allura. Launching on November 13, 2025, the immersive initiative will feature nearly 30 celebrated artworks by 14 artists from seven countries. “The Art Experience is a…
  • Ambassador Cruise Line and Compagnie Française de Croisières (CFC) have completed their post-merger integration. The merger, backed by shareholders Njord Partners and Cheyne Capital, marks the unification of both companies under one operational and strategic f…
  • Madeira Ports has announced that for the fourth consecutive year, Madeira has been nominated for the World Cruise Awards. The region received nominations in two categories: World’s Best Cruise Terminal for Sustainability 2025 and Europe’s Best Crui…
  • Margaritaville at Sea has announced that every sailing offered by the company will honor veterans onboard through its Salute to Heroes Program. The company said in a statement that as the nation observes Veterans Day, Margaritaville at Sea will continue its on…
  • The new Celebrity Xcel made its first visit to PortMiami earlier this month while getting ready to welcome its first paying guests. After being delivered to Celebrity Cruises in October, the latest Edge-class ship called in the port during a pre-inaugural crui…
  • Windstar and Vishen Lakhiani are partnering to offer a wellness voyage through Southern Spain, departing on Dec. 13, 2025. Lakhiani is the founder of the world-famous personal transformation platform Mindvalley. According to a press release, the Star Legend we…
  • Holland America Line is introducing two new native Mexican Cultural Ambassadors onboard all the Nieuw Amsterdam’s cruises during the 2025-2026 season on the West Coast. Per a company statement, the program aims to bring Mexican traditions, artistry and flavors…
  • Virgin Voyages is working with its guests who are missing cruises due to flight cancellations amid the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. “Virgin Voyages has always been for you. If your flight gets canceled and you can’t make your voyage, reach out to Sailor S…
  • Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition entered drydock on Nov. 8 for a large refurbishment at APCL A&P Falmouth, as per a press release. The drydocking will run until Dec. 1, marking the first time the Cornish shipyard and Ambassador Cruise Line have partnered …
  • Valmet has introduced the next-generation Valmet Wet End Analyzer, designed to help paper, board and tissue producers improve wet end processes to achieve superior product quality, improved process stability and reduced operating costs. With new measurements a…
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