Cruise News

  • The Carnival Dream sailed from Galveston earlier this month for a unique 14-night cruise to the Southern Caribbean and Central America. As part of the Carnival Journeys concept, the ship is now set to visit seven destinations in the region before returning to …
  • Princess Cruises’ recently announced summer season in Northern Europe will be highlighted by an expanded deployment package that includes a series of combinable itineraries. The company’s deployment will include four ships: the Sky Princess, the Majestic Princ…
  • AIDA Cruises announced that it has enhanced its trade show concept for 2026 in line with the AIDA Evolution future initiative. The enhancements align with the company’s “Hi AIDA” communication and brand campaign. The company said in a press r…
  • A federal appeals court blocked Hawaii from enforcing a climate change tourist tax on cruise passengers, ABC News reported. As previously reported by Cruise Industry News, the new fee was set to go into effect on January 1, 2026. The new report said that the t…
  • TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 5 recently arrived at a shipyard in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for a scheduled drydock. Offering a winter season in the Middle East, the 2016-built ship paused its revenue operations on Thursday, January 8, 2026. In a social media up…
  • The American Legend completed its first year of coastal cruising for American Cruise Lines in late November. Built at Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, Maryland, the 100-guest vessel debuted as the fourth in ACL’s Coastal Cat series. Following the American…
  • Dream Cruises has announced that it is teaming up with Performance Pickleball, a concept by Umeus Group and a Singapore Pickleball Club, to launch an exclusive Pickleball clinic at sea onboard the Genting Dream from February 3 to 6, 2026. “Pickleball is …
  • P&O Cruises has donated more than 10,000 meals to Southampton families in 2025, an initiative aligning with the company’s mission to reduce food waste. The company stated that it has saved 13,284 meals from the bin over the past 12 months, benefiting…
  • Aurora Expeditions is marking 35 years of expedition travel with a 35th anniversary offer, featuring savings of up to 35 percent on a selection of expeditions across Antarctica, the Arctic and small ship sailings in 2026 and 2027. The company said in a press r…
  • Cunard has launched its “Treat yourself, on us” offer for Wave Season, running now through February 25. The offer is available on voyages sailing from April 2026 through December 2027 aboard the Queen Mary 2, Elizabeth, Victoria and Anne. “Wa…
  • Trafalgar announced that it is extending its Big Travel Sale to river sailings, including free extensions and upgrades on select European river cruise sailings in 2026 and 2027. The offer is designed to capture Wave Season demand while delivering more experien…
  • The Aranui 5 recently completed its tenth year of service, having departed on its maiden voyage on December 8, 2015. Designed to transport both passengers and freight, the Aranui 5 was built at the Huanghai Shipbuilding Yard in Shandong, China. Replacing the A…
  • Hurtigruten has announced a new monthly exclusive offer with 50 percent off for trade only. This is in addition to its Wave offerings of up to 30 percent off sailings for clients and the return of the travel advisor-focused ‘Sell Three, Sail Free’ …
  • The Government of the Bahamas is planning to introduce a series of enhancements to the island of Mayaguana, which includes the construction of a new port and cruise terminal. According to a press release issued by the country’s Office of the Prime Minister, th…
  • Ambassador Cruise Line has teamed up with Boom Radio to launch “One More Dream”, a new project offering performers who hope for success a chance to claim the limelight at last. The campaign is designed to resonate with Baby Boomer audiences and aud…
  • Paul Gauguin Cruises has launched its Wave season offer. The “Take Your Sweetie to Tahiti” sale offers guests $1,000 shipboard credit per stateroom or suite, paired with a bottle of Champagne and a chocolate treat. Open to bookings made in the Amer…
  • PortMiami has announced that Mayor Levine Cava, Royal Caribbean Group and partners led a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Cruise Terminal G at PortMiami. In attendance were Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade Board of County Commissione…
  • The Carnival Conquest sailed from Miami recently to kick off a new series of adults-only cruises for Carnival Cruise Line. As part of the company’s SEA program, the sailings are geared toward casino players and feature expanded gambling areas, themed parties, …
  • Riverside Luxury Cruises announced that it is kicking off 2026 by reflecting on a standout year of achievements in 2025. “2025 has been a truly defining year for Riverside Luxury Cruises in North America,” said Jennifer Halboth, CEO, Riverside Luxu…
  • Ponant Explorations and Smithsonian Journeys have announced their Wave Season offering, featuring $1,000 in shipboard credit per stateroom or suite on all 2026 alliance voyages. The offer includes more than 30 sailings around the world, and shore excursions wi…
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