Cruise News

  • Quark Expeditions announced that by using two twin-engine helicopters from the Ultramarine, it brought guests to the remote Snow Hill Island Emperor penguin colony. “After months of in-depth preparation, the expedition team took to the skies at dawn with…
  • Lindblad Expeditions has announced an expanded 2027-28 season for its collection of river cruise itineraries. The 2027-28 season marks the most expansive lineup of river itineraries to date, spanning Egypt, India, Vietnam and Europe. “Our river journeys …
  • Heritage Expeditions, the New Zealand Nature Fund, Ngāi Tahu and the Department of Conservation have launched a united campaign to restore Auckland Island/Maukahuka to pest-free status. The campaign aims to help eradicate all invasive predators from Maukahuka,…
  • The Port of Galveston celebrated the opening of its fourth cruise terminal on Friday, Nov. 7, with a terminal ribbon-cutting and welcoming ceremony for MSC Seascape, the first ship to homeport at the new terminal, according to a press release. Rodger Rees, Gal…
  • Swan Hellenic has announced the expansion of its North American Sales Team, reinforcing its commitment to supporting travel partners and strengthening its regional presence. The company said in a press release that Jonathan Cerreta and Kimberly Rhodes are join…
  • The Star Princess recently made its U.S. debut after entering service in the Mediterranean in early October. As the second ship in Princess Cruises’ Sphere Class, the LNG-powered vessel arrived in Port Everglades for the first time on Nov. 5, 2025 and was name…
  • The Star Princess has been officially named by godparents Camila and Matthew McConaughey in Florida. While the ship was alongside at Port Everglades, the couple christened the ship, breaking a celebratory bottle of Pantalones Organic Tequila, the brand they co…
  • The Port of Osaka continues to break tourism records, being the closest port in Japan to Kyoto and Nara, which are two of the country’s most popular tourist destinations, said Kazushi Nakakoji, director general of Osaka Ports & Harbors Bureau. The po…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced its Black Friday sale, offering 50 percent off all cruises plus the Free at Sea package, which is back by popular demand. Beginning November 5, the limited-time Black Friday sale applies to all Norwegian itineraries an…
  • The MSC Seascape arrived in Galveston on Thursday to kick off MSC Cruises’ first homeporting operation in Texas. Repositioning from Miami, the 2022-built vessel is now set to operate a year-round schedule departing from the port’s new cruise terminal at Pier 1…
  • The Crystal Symphony is currently at a shipyard in Italy for a major refurbishment. The 1996-built vessel kicked off its three-week drydock in early November following a summer season of sailing in the Mediterranean. According to Crystal, the Symphony is now s…
  • Ponant Explorations has announced that for a limited time, Canadian residents can save on voyages with the Fall Canada Offer, running now through November 15, 2025. The offer includes an additional 5 percent savings on top of all-inclusive fares that already f…
  • Virgin Voyages announced that it will be back on the West Coast and Alaska in 2027. Sailings will explore Alaska, the Mexican Riviera and Pacific coastal destinations. The five new itineraries include the following: Alaska Seven to 12-night round-trip sailings…
  • The Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU) has announced the appointment of luxury cruise veteran and travel executive, Larry Pimentel, as the school’s first executive-in-residence for cruise. …
  • Canaveral Port Authority CEO Capt. John Murray delivered his annual State of the Port address this week, providing a comprehensive review of the Port’s strong 2025 performance with an outlook for continued business growth in the new fiscal year., according to …
  • Crystal announced a fundraising initiative for the James P. Allison Institute at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. According to a press release, the company and the institute will collaborate to inspire, educate and advance the global mission …
  • Viking Holdings Ltd has scheduled a conference call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, to discuss the company’s third quarter 2025 financial results, which will be released before the stock market opens. The call will be simultane…
  • Philippe Videau, president of Exploris Expeditions & Cruises, has shed light on the liquidation of the company via an interview with Mer et Marine. After being placed into administration in early October, the French cruise line is ceasing its operations la…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is shifting strategies when it comes to the number of single cabins it will offer across its three brands, according to Harry Sommer, president and CEO, speaking on the company’s third quarter earnings call. He said the company w…
  • “Looking ahead, our net booking course remains strong for 2026 in both segments and is tracking significantly ahead of the prior year,” said Natalya Leahy, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings’ CEO, speaking on the company’s third quarter earnings call. “…
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