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American Cruise Lines held a christening ceremony for its newest riverboat, the American Encore, in Lewiston, Idaho, on May 12, the cruise line said in a statement.
The ship’s godmother is Cathy McMorris Rodgers, who represented Eastern Washington and the Sna…
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Hapag-Lloyd has highlighted Japan as one of its most popular itineraries, with the 2026 season now underway aboard the Hanseatic inspiration.
The cruise line said in a statement that additional Japan sailings aboard the Hanseatic spirit, Europa and Europa 2 w…
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South Korea is welcoming record-breaking cruise passenger volumes, according to Lee Jong-Geun, deputy director of the Marine Leisure Tourism Division at the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.
With projections for 2026 already exceeding 1.8 million guests and 95…
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The Harmony of the Seas is ready to resume service after undergoing a major drydock refurbishment at the Navantia Shipyard in Cadiz.
Completing the five-week refit project, the Oasis-class vessel sailed from the Spanish shipyard earlier this week.
As part of t…
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Viva Cruises officially christened its new ship, the Viva Beyond, during a ceremony in Paris, France, on May 8, 2026.
According to a press release, Norwegian travel industry leader Cecilie Kopperud served as the godmother of the vessel, which became the first …
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With a growing cruise fleet, capacity is up in most sailing regions, although some are seeing a significant dip in 2026 from 2025, according to the 2026 Cruise Industry News Annual Report.
The biggest percentage increase year-over-year is in the Asia-Pacific r…
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Ponant extended its flexible booking program through the end of May, according to a statement published on the company’s website.
Originally announced for bookings in April, the “Serenity Policy” allows guests to change or postpone their crui…
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The Seabourn Sojourn completed its final cruise ahead of being handed over to its new owners, Mitsui Ocean Cruises.
Part of the MOL Group, the Japanese cruise line acquired the 450-passenger vessel in March 2025, chartering it back to Seabourn.
As part of its …
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The Celestyal Journey made her inaugural call at Agios Nikolaos, Crete on May 12, 2026.
According to a statement, this port will replace a stop that was previously made in Heraklion during Celstyal’s seven-night “Idyllic Greece” itinerary.
Sailing roundtrip f…
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Costa Cruises has presented its “Change for Free” offer, allowing guests to plan their trips with more flexibility, according to a statement.
Thanks to this, Mediterranean cruises booked by June 3, 2026, can be modified up to 30 days before departure, with no …
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The MSC Euribia has started its Northern Europe season, MSC Cruises announced in a press release.
The ship will take guests to explore Norway’s fjords sailing from Kiel and Copenhagen, stopping in Hellesylt/Geiranger and the Flaam village, among others.
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The Adora Mediterranea is set to operate cruises from Malaysia in late 2026 as part of a charter deal with Hwajing Travel & Tours.
With sailings scheduled for November and December, the operation includes four departures from Penang, according to Travel We…
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Europe cruise bookings for summer 2026 now present a more complex picture than expected in 2025, with travel agents across the United States reporting divergent trends shaped by new geopolitical uncertainty, surging airfares and shifting consumer behavior.
Den…
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Riviera Travel has announced the addition of a new ship to its Radiance Class fleet.
The Riviera Rhapsody is set debut on April 1, 2028, starting with the Bruges, Medeival Flanders, Amsterdam & The Dutch Bulbfields itinerary along Dutch waterways.
It will …
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Executive Director of Jamaica Vacations Limited (JAMVAC), Joy Roberts, will participate in tourism and film industry events linked to the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, according to a statement.
She will serve as panelist at the 7th edition of the Pavillon Afronov…
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The Norwegian Jade and the Norwegian Gem are back in service after recently undergoing routine drydocks.
As part of Norwegian Cruise Line’s maintenance schedule, the ships spent time at shipyards in the Pacific Northwest and the Mediterranean, respectively.
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Miray Cruises is planning to operate a series of itineraries in the Black Sea as part of its 2026 summer season onboard the Gemini.
According to the company’s website, eight sailings to the region will be operated by the vessel between July and September.
Sail…
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises has partnered with Italian bedmaker Flou to bring its Leonardo Sleep Systems to the Seven Seas Prestige, launching in December 2026.
Thanks to this, the ship’s “Distinctive Suites” categories (Seven Seas Suites up to Signature Suites)…
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Heritage Expeditions’ Japan voyages will be featured on Australian travel show Travel Oz Global, the company said in a press release.
Premiering on Channel 10 at 9:30am (AEST), Sunday, May 17, season 8 episode 5, “Japan By Sea,” will star operations dir…
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Hurtigruten has unveiled a promo for select 2027–28 season departures, which are now open for booking.
The cruise line is offering a 10 percent discount on select departures of its Original Voyages and the Signature Limited Collection itineraries launching in…
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