Cruise News

  • National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions today announced the inaugural season of the Evolve, a riverboat that is set to join its European fleet in late 2027. According to a press release, the ship will debut ahead of the holiday season, joining its sister ship…
  • Disney Cruise Line took delivery of the new Disney Adventure from shipbuilder Meyer Werft today. According to a social media update, the ship was officially welcomed into its fleet during a handover ceremony in Germany. In addition to Captain Mickey Mouse and …
  • The Carnival Firenze had to delay its Monday departure from Long Beach due to issues related to the vessel’s IT systems. Offering a six-night cruise to the Mexican Riviera, the ship was originally set to depart from California on Dec. 15, 2025. With the techno…
  • “It was a really strong Black Friday window for the company,” said John Diorio, vice president of business development, North America at Celestyal Cruises, who noted that the company’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday performance was the cruise line’s best ever. …
  • The Atlantic Canada Cruise Association (ACCA) said it has celebrated a dynamic 2025 cruise season defined by inaugural visits, significant milestones and strong collaboration across the region. The 2025 season opened on March 10 with Ponant’s Le Commanda…
  • The Norwegian Viva arrived at the Port of Galveston for its inaugural season in Texas, Norwegian Cruise Line announced in a press release. According to the company, the 2023-built vessel arrived at its new homeport on Dec. 13, 2025, kicking off a series of cru…
  • The AIDAdiva recently crossed the Panama Canal during its world cruise, marking the first time that an AIDA Cruises ship sailed through the canal. Sailing from the Caribbean to the Pacific, the ship transited the original locks of the Panama Canal on December …
  • American Cruise Lines celebrated a record-breaking year in 2025, the company announced in a press release. In addition to welcoming two new coastal vessels to its fleet, the company won over 20 awards during the year. “As the year comes to a close and we look …
  • Celestyal celebrated the start of its second Arabian Gulf season by hosting global partners on the Celestyal Journey. According to a press release, 13 partners, including six from North America, were onboard Celestyal for the special “Desert Days & Abu Dha…
  • Aroya Cruises has marked the first anniversary of its maiden voyage, having first set sail in December 2024. In its first year, the company welcomed more than 140,000 guests from across Saudi Arabia, the GCC, Europe and Central Asia, with voyages across the Re…
  • Windstar Cruises has officially taken ownership of the new Star Seeker, following a handover ceremony on December 15 at the WestSEA Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. The 224-guest yacht is the first new build in Windstar’s Star Class and marks a major mi…
  • Four Seasons Yachts has marked the successful completion of the sea trials of the new Four Seasons I, which is currently being finished at Fincantieri. “The results of these trials speak to the level of craftsmanship and technical rigour behind Four Seasons I,…
  • Port Tarragona has ended its 2025 cruise season with a total of 62 calls and 126,348 passengers. The port has confirmed the 2025 season as the third-best in series, behind 2024 and 2019. Eighty-eight percent of the business was transit calls, while the remaini…
  • Phoenix Reisen’s Artania recently arrived at the Chantier Naval de Marseille in France to undergo an unscheduled drydock. According to an update shared by the company, the 1984-built ship is undergoing repairs in addition to a modernization project. Phoenix Re…
  • MSC Cruises today announced a new order for four next-generation cruise vessels and two additional options from Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany marking the launch of its “New Frontier” platform. With a maximum passenger capacity of 5,400 at 180,0…
  • Costa Cruises hosted the second edition of the Costa Global Summit at the Centennial Pavilion of the Fira Montjuic in Barcelona. The event welcomed over 2,500 participants, including partners, travel agents and special guests. At the event, the company outline…
  • Just south of Tokyo, the Izu Islands, a chain of nine volcanic islands that are part of Tokyo, feel worlds apart from the city. Every year, visitors are drawn to their peculiar geological landscapes, rich flora and fauna, and crystal-clear seas, making the isl…
  • Mercedes-Maybach recently revealed plans for a new invitation-only private members’ club centered around a superyacht. The Maybach Ocean Club concept was developed in partnership with Splendid Sea and was revealed at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show…
  • Explora Journeys has launched the Explora Club Referral Program, designed to reward existing members when they invite up to 10 friends or family a year to join the scheme. Anna Nash, president of Explora Journeys, said: “Explora Journeys is defined by th…
  • MXP announced in a press release that within the past 12 months eight cruise lines have signed up for its MXP365 digital guest journey. The cloud-based web and mobile MXP365 software covers the digital guest journey from pre-cruise to onboard and post-cruise. …
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