Cruise News

  •  The new AIDA Cruises ships will be equipped with multi-fuel engines that will be able to run on multiple fuels, the company’s CEO, Felix Eichhorn, said. This means that the ships will run on LNG when they enter service but will be ready to operate on bio-LNG,…
  • Princess Cruises has confirmed the deployment plans for all of its ships in 2026-27 after revealing plans for the Majestic Princess. While most of the company’s capacity will be concentrated in the Caribbean, the premium brand is also set to operate seasons on…
  • The Scarlet Lady recently returned to the Western Mediterranean as part of Virgin Voyages’ summer deployment in Europe. After crossing the Atlantic earlier this month, the 2020-built vessel arrived in Barcelona for the season on May 18, 2025. For its first voy…
  • Ambassador Cruise Line has announced the appointment of Lynsey Jones to its Trade Team, effective Monday June 2. Jones will work as part of the team for the next four months over the remainder of her pregnancy. She joins following her recent departure from Bal…
  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines kicked off its summer 2025 cruise season from the Port of Dover with the arrival of its ship, the Borealis, on May 28, according to a press release. The ship will operate a series of sailings throughout the season, visiting destination…
  • Oceania Cruises has unveiled a selection of its 2026 Specialty Cruises, offering onboard programming led by renowned guest hosts and culinary experts paired with itineraries that explore captivating ports around the globe. Highlights of the cruises include exc…
  • After announcing plans to build two new ships, MSC Cruises will take delivery of four new vessels in the next five years. Bringing the company’s fleet count to 27 ships, the newbuilds are part of the recently launched World class, which currently includes two …
  • Disney Cruise Line could soon be moving to year-round operations in Galveston in 2027, a port executive reported last week. Speaking at the joint meeting of the City of Galveston and the Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves, Port Director and CEO Rodger …
  • The Carnival Jubilee is set to introduce new itineraries to the Bahamas beginning in September 2026. Sailing from its homeport in Galveston, the 2023-built ship will offer regular cruises to the country for the first time. The new itineraries include visits to…
  • The Disney Wonder recently arrived back in Vancouver, Canada, to kick off its 2025 summer season in Alaska. After completing a spring deployment on the West Coast, the 1999-built ship returned to its homeport in British Columbia on May 12, 2025. Sailing roundt…
  • Oceanwide Expeditions has announced that the company is launching snorkeling as a new activity on sailings in Antarctica. The company said in a statement that the addition provides guests the opportunity to explore the depths of Antarctica’s underwater w…
  • Port Everglades generates almost $28.1 billion in economic activity annually, according to a commissioned report for Fiscal Year 2024. In key measures, the port’s economic impact is 6% greater than in the previous fiscal year, the port said in a press release.…
  • Oceanwide Expeditions has announced the appointment of Remi Bouysset to the role of CEO. This appointment takes effect as of June 16, 2025. “We are delighted to welcome Bouysset to Oceanwide Expeditions. With his extensive experience and key industry ins…
  • The Carnival Venezia arrived in New York City earlier this month to kick off its summer season sailing from the U.S. Northeast. Carnival Cruise Line’s brand ambassador John Heald celebrated the ship’s return to the homeport in a social media post. “And so we b…
  • Carnival Cruise Line’s Miracle recently arrived in Dover to kick off its summer deployment in Northern Europe. After spending nearly one month drydocking in Cadiz in Spain, the 2004-built ship embarked on a repositioning cruise on May 11, 2025. Sailing from Li…
  • Windstar Cruises is offering complimentary economy airfare from Los Angeles to Tahiti on select 2025/26 air and hotel cruise packages. “Windstar has been sailing French Polynesia for 37 years; it’s truly our second home,” said Dianna Rom, vic…
  • The Astoria is reportedly being auctioned in the Netherlands after spending five years docked in Rotterdam. According to sources in Northern Europe, the 1948-built former ocean liner will be sold as part of an auction overseen by the Rotterdam District Court. …
  • Four Seasons Yachts has released new details about the onboard marina experience aboard Four Seasons I, scheduled to launch in 2026. The vessel will feature a transverse marina, a design that spans both sides of the yacht, providing guests with direct sea-leve…
  • The Norwegian Escape is set to offer two trans-Atlantic crossings in late 2026 as part of its maintenance schedule. After completing a fall season in Canada and New England, the Norwegian Cruise Line vessel sails from New York City on Sep. 26, 2026. The Escape…
  • TUI River Cruises will debut new sailings on the River Danube for winter 2026 with new Serbian and Croatian ports of call. The winter itineraries will go on sale from July 3, 2025, offering 33 sailings across the fleet from November 2026 to April 2027. “…
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