Cruise News

  • The Chinese cruise market has been marked by a pricing divergence this year between two product types: the conventional international itineraries visiting South Korea and other destinations, and the newly introduced cruises without port calls. The latter are c…
  • Former Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) CEO Frank Del Rio has opened the discovery phase of his lawsuit against the company, serving a set of document demands on the company, three former directors and the compensation consultant that advised on his exit …
  • The board of directors of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) has named Jeremy Dunn as its new chief executive officer (CEO).  Effective July 7, 2026, he will replace Don Krusel, who served as GVHA’s interim CEO since December 2025.  Krusel is set to…
  • Holland America Line has announced that the Oosterdam will be positioned for a rare sunset eclipse viewing on August 12, 2026, off the coast of Spain, as part of a 13-day cruise departing Lisbon, Portugal, on August 9, that is open for booking. Astronomers hav…
  • MSC Cruises has released new images of its upcoming flagship MSC World Asia, highlighting The Spiral @ Tree of Life experience, which is set to become the longest dry slide at sea. Currently under construction at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in…
  • The 68th MedCruise General Assembly has come to a close in Palermo.  Starting on June 9 and ending on June 12, this year’s edition of the event hosted by the Port System Authority of the Sea of Western Sicily drew more than 240 participants.  As shared in a pr…
  • Atlas Ocean Voyages is launching Atlas Inner Circle, a new referral program rewarding past and new Atlas guests. Thanks to this, guests who refer a first-time Atlas traveler will get a $250 Future Cruise Credit per suite once the referred guest books and sails…
  • Azamara Cruises unveiled its 2027 Overland Experiences collection, allowing deeper exploration of destinations that its ships sail to.  The collection features 18 journeys across seven countries.  With enhanced programming, expanded access to destinations and …
  • Singapore Cruise Centre has announced that it will relocate all ferry and cruise operations to its new Singapore Cruise Centre (HarbourFront) terminal in two phases starting in July 2026. Jacqueline Tan, CEO of Singapore Cruise Centre, said, “Regional tr…
  • Carnival Cruise Line issued a video update to inform guests of the current hurricane season, which started on May 15, 2026. Hosted by the company’s weather contributor, Amy Sweezey, the forecast says that fewer and weaker hurricanes are expected this yea…
  • Royal Caribbean announced that it has celebrated a construction milestone for the seventh Oasis-class vessel with a keel-laying ceremony at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. The event marks the start of assembly of the comp…
  • Jamaica’s tourism sector is entering a new era of transformation under the banner of Tourism 3.0, a strategy aimed at repositioning the destination for sustained growth, enhanced competitiveness and greater benefits for Jamaican workers and communities. …
  • Galataport Istanbul is celebrating the arrival of Aroya Cruises at its cruise terminal for a second homeporting season. According to a social media update, the Aroya arrived at the port in early June for a series of 15 cruises departing from Istanbul. Visiting…
  • A petition asking the Mexican government to bar Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day Mexico project recently hit five million signatures. Published on the Change.org platform, the petition was created in late May and asks Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinb…
  • The Carnival Legend arrived in Europe earlier this month to operate Carnival Cruise Line’s summer season in the region. Concluding a trans-Atlantic crossing that started in Miami in late May, the Spirit-class vessel docked at its new homeport of Dover on…
  • This World Ocean Month, Star Clippers has encouraged travelers to celebrate the seas with its marine-focused itineraries. The company said that World Ocean Month, celebrated in June, serves as a meaningful reminder of the responsibility shared by travelers and…
  • A new 24/7 public access defibrillator funded by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has been unveiled in Rosyth, Scotland. Guests and team members across the fleet and the cruise line’s UK office raised funds for the Norfolk-based charity Heart 2 Heart, with the install…
  • Adora Cruises launched its “Ahoy Shanghai, Nóng Hǎo Shanghai” city experience for the crew of the Adora Magic City on June 8.  Departing from Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal, nearly 100 international crew members explored Shanghai&…
  • TUI River Cruises will sail its first-ever music-themed sailing, “Rewind on the Rhine,” this fall.  The three-night itinerary onboard the TUI Skyla will combine cruising through the castles, vineyards and riverside towns surrounding the Rhine in Germany with m…
  • Disney Cruise Line’s first two-ship season in Alaska is underway. Marking the company’s largest deployment in the region, the cruise program includes the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder. The vessels arrived in the region in May, kicking off a se…
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