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  • Windstar Cruises will deploy the Star Explorer year-round in Europe when it debuts in late 2026 for the small-ship brand. Now open for booking, her first full season of Europe cruises runs through March 2028, featuring a lineup of classic journeys and new itin…
  • The MSC Euribia is currently sailing to the Middle East ahead of its winter season in the United Arab Emirates and the Arabian Gulf. With its repositioning cruises cancelled due to security concerns in the Red Sea, the LNG-powered ship is currently sailing aro…
  • Sailing in the region for the first time, the Discovery Princess recently arrived in Asia as part of a repositioning cruise. The ship embarked on a 29-night itinerary between Seattle and Singapore following its summer season in Alaska. The month-long repositio…
  • The AIDAluna recently arrived at the Chantier Naval de Marseille in France for its AIDA Evolution refurbishment. As the second ship to undergo a refit under the initiative, the 2009-built vessel entered drydock following a fall season in Western Europe. During…
  • Celebrity Cruises has taken delivery of and welcomed the Celebrity Xcel and announced the name of its sixth Edge Series ship, the Celebrity Xcite. The ship’s first piece of steel was cut, and construction commenced at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique …
  • The new Star of the Seas is about 24 percent more efficient than previous Oasis-class ships for Royal Caribbean International, said Nick Rose, associate vice president of environmental programs. The main drivers are new streamlined hull design, the move to LNG…
  • Viking has announced the naming of its nine newest river ships, including the company’s 100th ship, during a simultaneous ceremony in Basel, Switzerland. “We are proud to name our newest river ships and to honor the nine distinguished members of ou…
  • Scenic Group has announced the launch of Scenic Ikon, set to join the Scenic fleet for its inaugural season from April 2028. The company said this exceptional new vessel will redefine ultra-luxury expedition cruising,. At 26,500 gross tons, 672 feet (205 meter…
  • Princess Cruises announced its 2027-28 West Coast season, offering a collection of warm-weather escapes during the cooler months. From September 2027 through April 2028, eight Princess ships will sail 69 departures across 15 itineraries to Mexico, Hawaii and t…
  • AIDA Cruises opened bookings for its 2027-28 winter season on Wednesday, the company announced in a press release. The deployment includes over 300 cruises to a wide range of destinations, including the Canary Islands, Northern Europe, the Caribbean, South Ame…
  • With a record orderbook, one of Fincantieri’s greatest strengths lies in its integrated network of shipyards, both in Italy and abroad, according to Luigi Matarazzo, general manager of the Merchant Ships Division. Claiming a 45 percent share of the cruise ship…
  • Carnival Cruise Line has announced that the Mardi Gras has returned to action with a variety of enhancements following a comprehensive drydock in Marseille, France. The ship sets sail from Barcelona on a 15-day transatlantic journey back to her homeport of Por…
  • The Disney Destiny was delivered to Disney Cruise Line today, according to an update shared by the company. Built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany, the vessel was welcomed during a special ceremony in Eemshaven, Netherlands. The company said that the del…
  • Carnival Corporation is already on track to meet its 2030 greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target four years early relative to a 2019 baseline. The 2030 goal was to reduce GHG emissions by 20 percent. By the end of last year, Carnival had already reached a 17 pe…
  • Crystal has announced two key milestone dates in the construction of the first new ship scheduled for delivery from Fincantieri in May 2028. This is the first newbuild for the brand in 25 years and under the ownership of Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group. Th…
  • The Brilliant Lady is currently offering a repositioning cruise to Miami ahead of kicking off its maiden deployment in the Caribbean. Having entered service for Virgin Voyages in early September, the new ship initially offered itineraries to Canada, New Englan…
  • MSC Cruises announced its deployment plans for the 2026-27 season in South America, which will see five ships sailing in the region. The fleet will be highlighted by the MSC Virtuosa, which is set to debut in the region, the company said in a press release. Th…
  • Carnival Cruise Line has opened new 2027-28 itineraries, featuring a mix of Caribbean sailings from three U.S. homeports and expanded European voyages, including a special solar eclipse sailing on July 29, 2027. The Carnival Miracle will sail from Galveston, T…
  • The Mardi Gras is currently undergoing its first scheduled drydock at the Chantier Naval de Marseille in France. The LNG-powered ship arrived at the European shipyard in late September, following a transatlantic crossing that started in Port Canaveral. Deliver…
  • Cruise Industry News has released its new 2026 China Market Report, providing an inside look into the Chinese cruise market for the next year and beyond. The digital report offers a breakdown of the Chinese market by operator, berths and capacity. It also prov…
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