Cruise News

  • Valletta Cruise Port has reported continued growth in both passenger numbers and ship calls for the full 2025 season. The port welcomed 385 calls in 2025, an increase of 8 percent compared to 357 calls in 2024. A record 962,966 passengers passed through the po…
  • Carnival Cruise Line will visit destinations in Africa for the first time as part of its 2027 summer season in the Mediterranean. According to a press release, the Carnival Sunshine will be the company’s first ship to sail to the continent, visiting Tunisia an…
  • Kai Tak Cruise Terminal has reported multiple milestones as it steps into its thirteenth year of operations in January 2026. The terminal welcomed seven inaugural calls in 2025. “One of the highlights from 2025 was when KTCT welcomed three world-class sh…
  • Set to become the largest ship in Norwegian Cruise Line’s fleet, the Norwegian Aura will offer cruises in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean starting in mid-2027. Cruise Industry News takes a closer look at the inaugural deployment of the new vessel, which is…
  • Adora Cruises and Astro Ocean Cruises are set to consolidate their operations in China, according to an update shared by the former. In a press release, Adora stated that it will take full responsibility for the operation and management of both cruise brands. …
  • The Mein Schiff 3 and the Mein Schiff 4 docked side by side at the port of Philipsburg in St. Maarten last week. TUI Cruises highlighted the double call at the Caribbean port with a social media post, sharing pictures from crew members and guests. As one of th…
  • Celestyal announced strong early success from its current Wave campaign, the “Unmissable Sale,” driving revenue growth and increased demand across key global markets. The company said its sales offer includes savings of up to 50 percent, along with food and be…
  • The keel has been laid for Oceania’s new Sonata, set to debut in summer 2027. A ceremony was held at Fincantieri for the occasion, with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings CEO Harry Sommer joined by Oceania’s Chief Luxury Officer Jason Montague, as well…
  • Holland America Line celebrated National Moose Day by introducing a new exclusive Alaska shore excursion, the company announced in a press release. The new tour offers guests a behind-the-scenes visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC), allowing…
  • MSC Group’s Cruise Division marked a major milestone on Monday with the ribbon cutting of its new North American Cruise Division headquarters in the heart of downtown Miami, occupying the entire seventh floor at Block 55 at Sawyer’s Walk, launching a new…
  • P&O Cruises has announced a new limited-time payday offer, giving past guests the opportunity to save up to £400 ($546) per cabin on a range of sailings across its fleet. The offer is live from January 26 until March 3, 2026, and applies to all cruises up …
  • Royal Caribbean International warned guests set to embark on the upcoming cruise of the Odyssey of the Seas that their sailing will be delayed by one day. According to a statement, the ship is scheduled to dock at its homeport in Cape Liberty on January 27, 20…
  • Fabio Dimarco, a veteran cruise industry executive who oversaw the construction of Disney Cruise Line ships and led the newbuild project team at Aman at Sea, has died unexpectedly at age 61. Dimarco had a career at Disney Cruise Line where he oversaw the build…
  • The Queen Mary 2 completed its historic first transit through the Panama Canal this weekend, marking a major milestone in her 2026 World Voyage, according to a press release from Cunard. Guests traveling on board the 108-night voyage were treated to a rare mom…
  • The Carnival Pride is set to return to the port of Baltimore one day later than initially planned due to a snowstorm. According to an update shared by Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand Ambassador John Heald on Saturday, the 2001-built vessel is expected to do…
  • Royal Caribbean International cancelled the upcoming cruise of the Anthem of the Seas, which was scheduled to depart from Sydney on January 27, 2026. As part of its winter season sailing from Australia, the 2015-built vessel was set to offer a ten-night itiner…
  • Marella Cruises has announced its headline acts for its 30th birthday sailings with live performances from Fleur East, Boyzlife and La Voix in May 2026. The special sailings across the fleet of five ships will celebrate TUI’s UK cruise line’s miles…
  • In addition to announcing its inaugural season in the Mediterranean, Aman at Sea recently revealed further details of its cruise product. According to the company’s brochure, the basic ticket price will include a series of additional services, such as unpackin…
  • Amsterdam council officials are pursuing a plan to ban cruise ships from the city by 2035, according to a report by Dutch News. The local news source stated that the officials decided not to vote on a previously announced plan to move the city’s cruise t…
  • Grand Bahama Shipyard’s new floating drydock is now in service after arriving in the Bahamas in late 2025. According to a report by Eyewitness News, the new East End drydock measures 357 meters in length and 70 meters in width. The structure is engineered to l…
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