Cruise News

  • TUI Cruises cancelled upcoming sailings in Europe onboard the Mein Schiff 5 due to the current conflicts in the Middle East. With the ship still stuck in the Arabian Gulf, two planned cruises in the Mediterranean will no longer go ahead. According to a stateme…
  • Oceania Cruises is changing the itinerary of its current world cruise to avoid sailing through the Middle East and the Red Sea. Having departed from PortMiami earlier this year, the 180-night voyage is taking place onboard the Oceania Vista. The cruise itinera…
  • The fitness and spa areas on the MSC Poesia are getting an update tailored to its inaugural Alaska season, MSC Cruises said in a press release.  The refurbishments happening while the ship is in drydock in Malta include a newly designed MSC Aurea Spa and an ex…
  • Cruise Newfoundland & Labrador has announced the province’s 2026 cruise schedule, spanning 197 days from April to October. According to a press release, more than 180 cruise ships will call at nearly 30 ports and destinations throughout the province, welco…
  • MXP has launched an AI-powered tour audio guide that transmits tour guide voices directly to guests’ smartphones, eliminating the need for rented audio hardware, the company said in a press release. The solution includes real-time AI translation allowing…
  • Oceanwide Expeditions has released additional details on two eco-sail expedition vessels, including renderings and confirmation of a 2029 launch for the first ship. The company signed a letter of intent for the construction and delivery of the two vessels, acc…
  • Dream Cruises has announced various onboard events and experiences in celebration of its 10th anniversary this year. New acts will be launched as part of this, including K-pop group KIIRAS, Amotti from Physical: 100 and Chef Tommie Lee (aka French Papa) from C…
  • The Marine Hotel Association (MHA) is hosting its 41st annual trade show and conference in Naples, Florida, from March 29 to March 31, bringing together food and beverage and hotel suppliers and industry executives over three days at the Naples Grande Beach Re…
  • Holland America Line has unveiled its Spring Sale, offering lower fees for bookings made between March 24 and 31, 2026. The deal is applicable to April and May 2026 cruises to Alaska (plus cruisetours), Europe (both Northern Europe and the Mediterranean) and C…
  • Variety Cruises is celebrating the start of the European summer cruise season with the addition of a new itinerary, the company announced in a press release. The seven-night cruise will explore the Greek Islands and Turkey, a country that hasn’t been vis…
  • Cruise Industry News looks into some of the key drydock projects that are taking place in March. Azamara Journey
    Cruise Line: Azamara
    Capacity: 718 guests
    Tonnage: 30,200
    Year built: 2000
    Drydock Period: Mar. 1 to Mar. 9, 2026
  • Celestyal Cruises cancelled three additional cruises that were set to take place in the Adriatic and the Mediterranean in early April. According to a statement issued on Wednesday, two sailings onboard the Celestyal Journey and one onboard the Celestyal Discov…
  • Watermark Group has reopened its maritime simulator training center in Hampshire, bringing the facility back into active use for the cruise and shipping industries, the company said in a press release. The center is equipped with Wärtsilä’s high-fidelity…
  • Azamara Cruises is launching a global contest to find inspiration for the names of new suites aboard the Azamara Quest, the company said in a statement. As part of “A Suite Story” contest, guests, crew members, travel advisors and employees are invited to subm…
  • Swan Hellenic has announced its 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 Antarctic seasons following a record 2025-2026 season that saw 53 percent growth in guest numbers and 66 percent increase in net revenue, the company said in a press release. “We are thrilled with t…
  • Seabourn has opened bookings for its 2027-2029 ocean voyages for sale. Spanning four continents, the new collection features voyages ranging from seven to 40 days, with extended time in port and new destinations, paired with special anniversary programming for…
  • BC Ferries has ordered man-overboard detection systems from Zelim for four hybrid-electric ferries scheduled to enter service in 2029, according to a press release. The contract was signed in February 2026, with installation expected to begin in 2027. Zelim…
  • MSC Cruises has revealed new details on two districts onboard its newest ship, the MSC World Asia, in a statement. One of the districts, the Harbour, will be revamped and continue to serve as an outdoor park for families. The other, the AquaDeck district, is g…
  • Explora Journeys today confirmed the Explora II will now be sailing in the Mediterranean from November 2026 to March 2027. The ship had previously been scheduled to sail in the Middle East. The company said: “This decision has been taken well in advance,…
  • TUI Cruises cancelled an additional sailing due to the conflicts in the Middle East, according to a statement shared by the company. With its vessels still stuck in the Arabian Gulf, the company is now cancelling a repositioning voyage that was set to take pla…
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