Cruise News

  • Riviera Travel is expanding its offerings of no single supplement cabins across some of its most popular European river cruises for 2026, according to an announcement. Solo travelers can now book select departures on itineraries including The Blue Danube, Crui…
  • Margaritaville at Sea has announced several initiatives to celebrate the Hero community during Heroes Month in May. Active and former duty military, first responders, nurses and educators will be celebrated throughout the month with experiences onboard and bey…
  • Windstar Cruises has presented benefits available to travel advisors during Travel Advisor Appreciation Month in May. According to a statement, this includes rewards, incentives and booking tools. “Travel advisors are at the heart of everything we do,” said Ja…
  • Signature Travel Network brought together approximately 70 agency owners for Horizon Club, an invitation-only recognition experience held across Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, from April 12 to 19, according to an announcement. Hosted by The Travel Answers Gr…
  • Royal Caribbean Group has set its sights on the Texas cruise market. “We’re expecting to own the Texas market as it relates to cruising into the Caribbean,” said Michael Bayley, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International, speaking on …
  • Avalon Waterways has unveiled new seasonal excursions for 2027 designed to take place exclusively during specific times of the year, according to a press release. The excursions span spring, summer, fall and winter and are timed to regional activities and trad…
  • The Baltic Ports Organization will host a shore power supply seminar and a study visit at the Port of Hamburg on June 26, according to an announcement. The event is designed for decision-makers responsible for technology implementation, sustainability, investm…
  • Aurora Expeditions has completed its largest Antarctic season to date, operating 30 voyages, facilitating an estimated 819 landings and welcoming a 30 percent increase in expeditioners representing 56 nationalities, according to an announcement. “This se…
  • Riviera Travel has revealed its incentives for Travel Advisor Appreciation Month in May.  The incentives include a chance to win a ticket for the 2027 ASTA River Cruise Expo and gift cards on bookings, according to a statement.  “Our company and industry as a …
  • MSC Cruises has unveiled a Yacht Club experience debuting at the 2026 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix taking place May 1-3. As part of this, a multi-level superyacht-inspired structure will be created in the Marina at the Miami International Autodrome. Positioned a…
  • Marella Cruises has highlighted five European gardens that guests can visit during its cruises this spring. In a press release, the cruise line described them as ideal for travelers looking to enjoy a floral escape and explore new green spaces while on holiday…
  • Four Seasons is bringing its hallmark philosophy of space, choice and distinctive design to the oceans with its new yacht operation. According to Chief Executive Officer Ben Trodd, the brand’s approach centers on understanding how ultra-high-net-worth individu…
  • Viking Holdings has scheduled a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2026 financial results at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The results will be released before the stock market opens that day. The call will be simultaneously webcas…
  • Disruptive Technology and AI will only help drive performance at Royal Caribbean Group, said Jason Liberty, president and CEO, speaking on the company’s first quarter earnings call. “What differentiates us in this space is not access to tools, but the combinat…
  • Royal Caribbean’s revised 2026 earnings and yield guidance came in better than Wall Street had feared, according to a note from Sharon Zackfia, analyst at William Blair, who said the softness triggered by geopolitical uncertainty has already begun to ease. Zac…
  • Swan Hellenic is unlocking remote regions like West Africa and leaning into sustainable operations to meet evolving consumer demands, according to CEO Andrea Zito. He said that developing new itineraries outside traditional polar regions is not only a cultural…
  • Across Oceans Group (AOG) is forming a strategic partnership with Moore & Company to expand advisory services across the U.S. commercial shipbuilding sector, global cruise industry and maritime investment market. The combined expertise across the maritime …
  • Holland America Line today announced the itineraries for its two 2028 Grand Voyages, according to a press release. The new cruises were “shaped by years of guest feedback and a shared appetite for discovery,” the company said. Passengers can choose betwe…
  • Speaking on the company’s first quarter earnings call April 30, Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty described what had been, at the start of the year, an exceptional setup for the company’s European deployments that then softened.…
  • Hurtigruten has shared its 2025 annual results as the company said the year was marked by strong financial momentum, with significantly improved profitability, solid revenue growth and a strengthened financial position, according to a statement. “The 2025 figu…
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