Cruise News

  • Crystal has released renderings and additional information about The Bistro on The Crystal Grace. Located on Deck 5, midship, this venue offers an elegant, relaxed setting for a morning beverage or an afternoon snack. The company said that guests will enjoy a…
  • Brett Milutin has been named chief operating officer (COO) of the Galveston Wharves. In addition to the new title, he will continue serving as executive deputy port director, Port of Galveston said in a press release. “This new title reflects the important and…
  • Bookings are open for Oceania Cruises’ new 2028 and 2029 program featuring more than 230 itineraries across the globe. Ranging from seven to 180 days, sailings include more than 60 overnight port stays in cities such as Copenhagen, Lisbon, Bangkok and Ba…
  • Carnival Cruise Line, Starboard and Diageo have partnered to introduce a limited-edition Bulleit Bourbon as part of their celebration of America’s 250th anniversary this year. The single-barrel bourbon will be available exclusively in retail stores on 14…
  • The “Gatsby Nights at sea” short cruise along the Cote d’Azur is returning to Hapag-Llyod’s Europa. Following what the cruise line said was a successful 2026 launch and enthusiastic guest feedback, the short cruise “Savoir vivre on the Cote d’Azur – with…
  • New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is looking for fund administrators to manage the Manhattan Cruise Terminal Community Fund (MCTCF).  As stated in a press release, the MCTCF is financed through a $1 per passenger fee collected from cruise…
  • Port Tampa Bay has upgraded its cruise terminal infrastructure with three new passenger boarding bridges. The new bridges, two at Cruise Terminal 2 and one at Cruise Terminal 6, are designed to accommodate multiple vessel configurations and boarding heights, a…
  • Hurtigruten has relaunched the Vesteralen with a unique onboard concept inspired by the company’s 133-year history sailing the Norwegian coast, bringing this heritage to life throughout the guest experience. The ship now features historic details, coasta…
  • AIDA Cruises will again be the event sponsor for Kiel Week in 2026, which will run from June 20-28, 2026. The company said in a press release that the AIDAnova will call on the port of Kiel during the week on June 20 and 27, and that the AIDAbella will call on…
  • Ponant Explorations has unveiled its 2028 Arctic season, which is now open for booking. Sailing from May to October 2028, the season will feature more than 35 departures operated by four ships. The itineraries will be accompanied by polar activities including …
  • Adora Cruises announced that it will operate three additional departures in December 2026 aboard the Adora Magic City that do not call at any overseas port. The new sailings follow the news of pricing strength for cruises to nowhere in China. The sailings are …
  • The Harmony of the Seas returned to Europe in late May, kicking off a season in the Western Mediterranean following a five-year hiatus. As part of Royal Caribbean International’s summer deployment in the region, the Oasis-class vessel is scheduled to offer a s…
  • The Port of Galveston has announced a plan to develop new facilities on Pelican Island, creating a new LNG bunkering site for cruise and cargo ships. According to a press release, the initiative is part of a $40 million project to create a multi-use berth that…
  • The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has licensed Versonix Seaware, a reservation and voyage management platform. “We are honored to partner with The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, a brand that has set the standard for luxury hospitality worldwide,” s…
  • Swan Hellenic’s Minerva has earned the DCA ESG Certification from Dream&Charme, an internationally accredited certification body specializing in hospitality. The audit was conducted onboard by Giorgio Caire di Lauzet, CEO of Dream&Charme. The cer…
  • Century Cruises and United Waterways have confirmed the delivery of the river cruise vessel, the Century Star, from Dutch shipbuilder Concordia Damen. The newbuild is designed specifically for European waterways and underscores a strategic partnership that com…
  • Royal Caribbean unveiled six artists whose work will be featured on its upcoming ship, the Legend of the Seas, debuting in Europe in July 2026.  Emerging artists from across the Caribbean and Central America will debut original, destination-inspired artwork th…
  • Aman at Sea is looking into adding Madeira in its itineraries, Administration of the Ports of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (APRAM) said in a press release.  The potential collaboration was discussed during the 68th MedCruise General Assembly, taking place …
  • The Hanseatic Spirit underwent its first scheduled drydocking for Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, spending 10 days at Lloyd Werft in Bremerhaven. The ship got a fresh coat of paint and public spaces were refurbished to align with the “inspired by nature” design concept, …
  • The Mitsui Ocean Fuji will offer a 47-day voyage to the South Pacific from its homeport in Japan in early 2027. According to Mitsui Ocean Cruises, the South Pacific Paradise Cruise will be highlighted by visits to 13 destinations, including ports in Australia,…
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