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Ferreira Details World Explorer Conversion for Windstar Mystic Cruises’ CEO Mário Ferreira has updated the status of the conversion work currently being carried out on the World Explorer. Set to be delivered to Windstar Cruises later this year, the 9,300-ton vessel was sold by the company as part of an agreement an… Read more Viking: First Chinese-Language Journeys for Northern Europe Viking will launch Chinese-language cruises in Northern Europe next year, betting on the growing demand in China for slower-paced and more immersive overseas holidays. Two ocean itineraries will begin operating in April 2027, being the cruise industry’s… Read more Regent to Redesign Suites on Explorer Class Trio Regent Seven Seas Cruises will upgrade select accommodations aboard its Explorer Class ships following planned drydocks in 2027 and 2028. In a press release, the brand announced larger Veranda Suites, a new Horizon Penthouse Suite category, three additional Di… Read more Revamped Visual Identity Unveiled for Acapulco Cruise Port Acapulco Cruise Port unveiled its new brand identity during a recently held event. The new logo is said to draw inspiration from one of Acapulco’s most recognizable symbols, the cliff divers of La Quebrada, while the turquoise color reflects the waters of Aca… Read more NCLH Finds Another $100 Million in Cost Savings; More Expected Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has found another $100 million in cost savings, according to executives speaking on the company’s second quarter earnings call. The new initiatives revolve around technology vendor consolidation and outsourcing. This follows over… Read more Beijing Opera Coming to Adora Mediterranea This Fall Adora Cruises will host special themed sailings focusing on Peking/Beijing Opera during the Mid-Autumn Festival and China’s National Day aboard the Adora Mediterranea this year. The “Beijing Opera Sets Sail” cruises will be offered on two six… Read more NCLH Sells Oceania Sirena Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has entered into an agreement to sell the Oceania Sirena. The R-class ship is expected to leave the fleet after its spring 2028 deployment. A buyer has not yet been named. The 684-guest ship originally launched as the R Four in 1… Read more Santorini Staircase Closes, Impacting Cruise Operations Karavolades Stairs, the staircase that links Santorini’s old port to the town of Fira, is currently closed, according to reports by local media. The closure impacts cruise calls to the Greek Island, which is one of the most popular destinations in the Ae… Read more Blind Tiger Expanding Non-Alcoholic Choices Onboard As cruise lines look build up alcohol-free options, Blind Tiger Spirit-Free Cocktails mixes modeled on Prohibition-era recipes have made their way to the entire Royal Caribbean International fleet, as well as the Disney Adventure and Virgin Voyages’ Bimi… Read more Miami Approves Preferential Berth Agreement with Margaritaville at Sea Miami-Dade County recently approved a preferential berthing agreement with Margaritaville at Sea, according to county documents. The proposed deal is expected to generate approximately one million passenger movements and at least $23.15 million in guaranteed r… Read more MSC Reveals Retail Lineup for World Asia MSC has unveiled the retail offering that will be available to guests on its upcoming ship, the MSC World Asia, which recently embarked on sea trials. Following its delivery in November, the ship will offer seven-night sailings to Mediterranean destinations i… Read more Viking Takes Delivery of Viking Dagur in Europe Viking has announced it has taken delivery of the Viking Dagur, the company’s newest Viking Longship. The river ship was built at Meyer’s Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany. “We are proud to welcome the Viking Dagur to our a… Read more Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 and provided guidance for the third quarter and full year 2026. Highlights Second quarter total revenue grew 4.9% to $2.6 billion. GAAP net income was $… Read more Fincantieri Posts Record Results for First Half of 2026 Fincantieri has reported net income of 102 million euros on revenues of 4.6 billion euros for the first half of 2026. “The first half 2026 results confirm that Fincantieri’s growth trajectory is characterized by strong profitability expansion and value creatio… Read more Asuka Planning Newbuild to Replace Asuka II Asuka Cruises is planning to soon order a second newbuild after introducing the Asuka III from Meyer Werft in mid-2025. According to a report by Nikkei Asia, the new vessel is expected to replace the Asuka II, which was originally built for Crystal Cruises in … Read more Viking River Ship Runs Aground in Bulgaria The Viking Ullur had to be evacuated after running aground on the Danube River on Tuesday, according to a report by Bulgarian News Agency (BTA). Over 185 passengers and 50 crew members were onboard the vessel when it became stranded at river kilometer 817. The… Read more MSC Poesia to Return to Seattle for Third Alaska Season in 2028 MSC Cruises has opened sales for its Summer 2028 Alaska season, with the MSC Poesia set to offer cruises from Seattle for a third consecutive year. The ship’s inaugural Alaska season started on May 11, with a second summer season from Seattle returning … Read more Royal Caribbean Hosts Luncheon with Bouldin for Singapore’s Travel Industry Royal Caribbean announced that it welcomed nearly 40 key Singapore travel trade partners to an appreciation luncheon hosted by Ben Bouldin, president of Greater China and managing director, Asia, Royal Caribbean. “Singapore is a major gateway for cruise … Read more Windstar Adds Northern Europe, Japan Mystery Cruises for 2027 Windstar Cruises has announced two new Mystery Cruises for 2027 ahead of the 2026 edition aboard the Star Legend in fall, for which spaces are still available to book. Sailing from Barcelona along the Spanish coast and concluding in Málaga, the 2026 Spanish M… Read more Seabourn Venture Brings Fresh Produce to Remote Greenland Community Seabourn donated fresh produce to the Ittoqqortoormiit community in East Greenland during a recent call made by the Seabourn Venture. Approximately 500 kilograms of fresh fruits and vegetables was donated to local residents living in what is said to be one of … Read more

Cruise News Top Stories

Ferreira Details World Explorer Conversion for Windstar

Mystic Cruises’ CEO Mário Ferreira has updated the status of the conversion work currently being carried out on the World Explorer. Set to be delivered to Windstar Cruises later this year, the 9,300-ton vessel was sold by the company as part of an agreement an…

Read more
Viking: First Chinese-Language Journeys for Northern Europe

Viking will launch Chinese-language cruises in Northern Europe next year, betting on the growing demand in China for slower-paced and more immersive overseas holidays. Two ocean itineraries will begin operating in April 2027, being the cruise industry’s…

Read more
Regent to Redesign Suites on Explorer Class Trio

Regent Seven Seas Cruises will upgrade select accommodations aboard its Explorer Class ships following planned drydocks in 2027 and 2028. In a press release, the brand announced larger Veranda Suites, a new Horizon Penthouse Suite category, three additional Di…

Read more
Revamped Visual Identity Unveiled for Acapulco Cruise Port

Acapulco Cruise Port unveiled its new brand identity during a recently held event. The new logo is said to draw inspiration from one of Acapulco’s most recognizable symbols, the cliff divers of La Quebrada, while the turquoise color reflects the waters of Aca…

Read more
NCLH Finds Another $100 Million in Cost Savings; More Expected

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has found another $100 million in cost savings, according to executives speaking on the company’s second quarter earnings call. The new initiatives revolve around technology vendor consolidation and outsourcing. This follows over…

Read more
Beijing Opera Coming to Adora Mediterranea This Fall

Adora Cruises will host special themed sailings focusing on Peking/Beijing Opera during the Mid-Autumn Festival and China’s National Day aboard the Adora Mediterranea this year. The “Beijing Opera Sets Sail” cruises will be offered on two six…

Read more
NCLH Sells Oceania Sirena

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has entered into an agreement to sell the Oceania Sirena. The R-class ship is expected to leave the fleet after its spring 2028 deployment. A buyer has not yet been named. The 684-guest ship originally launched as the R Four in 1…

Read more
Santorini Staircase Closes, Impacting Cruise Operations

Karavolades Stairs, the staircase that links Santorini’s old port to the town of Fira, is currently closed, according to reports by local media. The closure impacts cruise calls to the Greek Island, which is one of the most popular destinations in the Ae…

Read more
Blind Tiger Expanding Non-Alcoholic Choices Onboard

As cruise lines look build up alcohol-free options, Blind Tiger Spirit-Free Cocktails mixes modeled on Prohibition-era recipes have made their way to the entire Royal Caribbean International fleet, as well as the Disney Adventure and Virgin Voyages’ Bimi…

Read more
Miami Approves Preferential Berth Agreement with Margaritaville at Sea

Miami-Dade County recently approved a preferential berthing agreement with Margaritaville at Sea, according to county documents. The proposed deal is expected to generate approximately one million passenger movements and at least $23.15 million in guaranteed r…

Read more
MSC Reveals Retail Lineup for World Asia

MSC has unveiled the retail offering that will be available to guests on its upcoming ship, the MSC World Asia, which recently embarked on sea trials. Following its delivery in November, the ship will offer seven-night sailings to Mediterranean destinations i…

Read more
Viking Takes Delivery of Viking Dagur in Europe

Viking has announced it has taken delivery of the Viking Dagur, the company’s newest Viking Longship. The river ship was built at Meyer’s Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany. “We are proud to welcome the Viking Dagur to our a…

Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 and provided guidance for the third quarter and full year 2026. Highlights Second quarter total revenue grew 4.9% to $2.6 billion. GAAP net income was $…

Read more
Fincantieri Posts Record Results for First Half of 2026

Fincantieri has reported net income of 102 million euros on revenues of 4.6 billion euros for the first half of 2026. “The first half 2026 results confirm that Fincantieri’s growth trajectory is characterized by strong profitability expansion and value creatio…

Read more
Asuka Planning Newbuild to Replace Asuka II

Asuka Cruises is planning to soon order a second newbuild after introducing the Asuka III from Meyer Werft in mid-2025. According to a report by Nikkei Asia, the new vessel is expected to replace the Asuka II, which was originally built for Crystal Cruises in …

Read more
Viking River Ship Runs Aground in Bulgaria

The Viking Ullur had to be evacuated after running aground on the Danube River on Tuesday, according to a report by Bulgarian News Agency (BTA). Over 185 passengers and 50 crew members were onboard the vessel when it became stranded at river kilometer 817. The…

Read more
MSC Poesia to Return to Seattle for Third Alaska Season in 2028

MSC Cruises has opened sales for its Summer 2028 Alaska season, with the MSC Poesia set to offer cruises from Seattle for a third consecutive year. The ship’s inaugural Alaska season started on May 11, with a second summer season from Seattle returning …

Read more
Royal Caribbean Hosts Luncheon with Bouldin for Singapore’s Travel Industry

Royal Caribbean announced that it welcomed nearly 40 key Singapore travel trade partners to an appreciation luncheon hosted by Ben Bouldin, president of Greater China and managing director, Asia, Royal Caribbean. “Singapore is a major gateway for cruise …

Read more
Windstar Adds Northern Europe, Japan Mystery Cruises for 2027

Windstar Cruises has announced two new Mystery Cruises for 2027 ahead of the 2026 edition aboard the Star Legend in fall, for which spaces are still available to book. Sailing from Barcelona along the Spanish coast and concluding in Málaga, the 2026 Spanish M…

Read more
Seabourn Venture Brings Fresh Produce to Remote Greenland Community

Seabourn donated fresh produce to the Ittoqqortoormiit community in East Greenland during a recent call made by the Seabourn Venture. Approximately 500 kilograms of fresh fruits and vegetables was donated to local residents living in what is said to be one of …

Read more