Cruise News

  • Celestyal has announced two new F1 sailings for its 2026-27 Arabian Gulf season, the company said. On Nov. 27, 2026, the 1,260-guest Celestyal Journey will be in Doha for an eight-night Doha F1 itinerary. The ship will stay in port for three nights, allowing g…
  • Victory Cruise Lines has appointed Rodney Bailey as vice president, guest experience, the company said in a press release. The role puts Bailey in charge of the holistic guest experience shoreside and onboard, covering pre-voyage inspiration and booking, onboa…
  • AmaWaterways has announced the appointment of two senior executives: Virginia Suliman as chief technology officer and Michael Moghtader as chief people officer, according to a press release. Suliman brings extensive technology leadership experience, most recen…
  • Scenic and Emerald Cruises are offering $100 per person savings on select 2026 sailings during a weekend flash sale from Feb. 6 to 8, 2026, according to a press release. The offer is stackable with current promotions. “We continue to see strong demand fo…
  • Holland America Line is opening nearly three dozen itineraries in 2027–28 spanning Hawaii, Mexico, the Panama Canal and the Pacific Coast, the company said in a press release. The new season features longer stays in Honolulu, Hawaii, and extended exploration o…
  • Carnival Cruise Line has announced new sailings for the 2027/28 season, highlighted by the addition of a second ship in Baltimore and new deployment options for the Carnival Firenze, the cruise line said. This marks the first time Carnival will homeport two sh…
  • MSC Cruises has revealed details about the artwork to be featured on MSC World Asia, the latest World Class ship to join the cruise line’s fleet. As stated in a press release, the ship will start seven-night sailings to popular Mediterranean destinations inclu…
  • Costa Cruises will mark World Nutella Day (February 5) with a range of offerings featuring this Italian staple at its Nutella Bar, the company said in a press release. Guests onboard the Costa Toscana and Costa Smeralda can enjoy all-things Nutella on deck 17.…
  • The Norwegian Bliss will no longer offer the “Jersey Boys” Broadway show, according to an update shared by Norwegian Cruise Line. In a statement sent to guests set to board the ship, the company said that the musical performance will be replaced by…
  • The cruise industry is now expected to add 77 ships and over 200,000 berths over the next decade, according to the latest update of Cruise Industry News’ global cruise ship orderbook. Recent orders from Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, and Mystic have led t…
  • Guests currently onboard the Freedom of the Seas were informed that they won’t be able to visit Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay due to the impact of last weekend’s winter storm. According to a statement, the ship replaced its visit t…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line is informing guests of operational changes in Great Stirrup Cay due to recent winter storms. According to a statement sent to guests onboard the Norwegian Prima, the port’s pier and pool are temporary unavailable. Currently undergoing a m…
  • Alaskan Dream Cruises has ceased operations, according to a statement issued by the cruise line on Wednesday evening. “Effective immediately, Alaskan Dream Cruises has ceased business operations and will no longer be operating future sailings,” the small-ship …
  • Columbia Group has appointed Christina Orfanidou as its Head of AI, the company said in a press release. Orfanidou will lead Columbia Group’s AI strategy and implementation, focusing on business-owned solutions that deliver measurable value. “Christina’s appoi…
  • Atlas Ocean Voyages has reported a record-breaking start to 2026, delivering what the company says is the strongest January booking performance in its history. In a press release, the company said this milestone continues its exceptional sales momentum from 20…
  • MSC Cruises has announced a partnership with ORCA, a marine conservation organization which will deploy its first dedicated marine mammal observer (MMO) aboard a ship during the cruise line’s inaugural Alaska season in summer 2026. In a press release, MSC Crui…
  • Chimu Adventures has announced the launch of Frozen Chapters: A Literary Retreat to Antarctica aboard the Ocean Nova, according to a press release. The 13-day journey, departing Nov. 25, 2026, is designed for travelers seeking both polar exploration and creati…
  • The Caribbean will have over 40 percent of  cruise market share in 2026, according to the upcoming 2026 Cruise Industry News Annual Report. CIN data shows that more than 200 ships will sail in the region, with capacity up over 10 percent on a year-over-year ba…
  • Cruise lines continue to add a significant number of staterooms to existing ships during routine drydocks, as highlighted in the new 2026 Drydock Report from Cruise Industry News. The additional capacity generally fills in under utilized public areas, with rev…
  • Holland America Line is commemorating 100 years of Caribbean cruising with a limited-time promotion that includes a $100  onboard credit for a party of two, according to a press release. The cruise line was among the first in the region when the Veendam II sai…
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