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Princess Cruises rang in 2026 in full bloom with an appearance at the iconic 137th Rose Parade, unveiling its “Together in the Magic of Alaska” float.
The company said its floral masterpiece depicted Star Princess sailing through Alaska’s beauty, marking the h…
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In what has become an industry tradition, 11 cruise ships were on hand in Funchal to welcome in 2026 in Portugal, with guests and crew getting a front row seat to the city’s fireworks display.
TUI Cruises had three of its vessels there, including the new…
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Cruise Industry News takes a look at the trends across the cruise business for 2026 and beyond.
Larger Newbuilds
Cruise ships will continue to grow in size over the next decade, with new vessels exceeding 200,000 tons debuting for all major brands.
The lineup …
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Ten cruise ships will gather in Ilha da Madeira for Funchal’s traditional New Year’s Eve firework display.
The vessels are expected to bring over 20,000 guests to welcome 2026 at the Portuguese island, in addition to nearly 10,000 crew members.
The lineup incl…
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Seven cruise ships are set to gather in Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana for the town’s New Year’s Eve festivities.
Vessels from Costa Cruises, MSC Cruises and Plantours are set to anchor in front of the Brazilian beach for a firework display that will start at mid…
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Astro Ocean’s Piano Land is back in Hong Kong following her Malaysia program, as the former P&O ship arrived at the Ocean Terminal with 1,700 guests on Dec. 31.
The company said its Malaysia program was the first time a Chinese cruise ship had homeported o…
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Scenic announced that it will represent Antarctica during ABC News’ live New Year’s Eve broadcast highlighting all seven continents.
According to a press release, the broadcast will mark the first time the network will ring in the New Year live from Antarctica…
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has an orderbook that now includes 14 ships being delivered to three brands over the next decade.
With recent orders for Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises, the company will now take delivery of 14 vessels by 20…
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A diverse lineup of cruise ships debuted in 2025, with 13 new vessels delivered, ranging from luxury newbuilds to mega ships.
Here’s the list of new vessels that entered service since January:
Mein Schiff Relax
Cruise Line: TUI Cruises
Capacity: 4,…
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Hong Kong, with its strategic location and deep-water port, has long served as a pivotal maritime hub in the region and now a tender has become available to operate and manage the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal (KTCT) starting from June 2028.
Guided by the Action Pla…
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Coral Expeditions’ Coral Adventurer has run aground in Papua New Guinea on Saturday, according to a report by the BBC.
According to the news source, the expedition vessel became stuck on a reef off the eastern coast of the archipelago with over 80 guests and 4…
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Ege Port Kuşadası announced that it closed the 2025 cruise season with record-breaking numbers of cruise calls and passenger traffic.
According to a press release, the Global Ports Holding-operated port welcomed nearly 620 cruise calls this year, reinforcing i…
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Atlas Ocean Voyages said that it is seeing continued commercial momentum following a record sales performance in 2025.
According to a press release, the company saw a 22 percent year-over-year increase in sales revenue, concluding the year in its strongest boo…
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Carnival Cruise Line is returning to Times Square in New York to light the New Year’s Eve Ball for the fifth year in a row, with Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation, leading the company’s delegation as guests across Carnival’s fleet celebrate the new y…
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Marella Cruises is offering unique fruit carving displays onboard the Marella Explorer, the company announced in a press release.
According to the statement, the carvings are presented by Alfred Dizon, who is said to bring a blend of skill, tradition, and flai…
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As it gets ready to enter service for Tianjin Oriental International Cruise Line, the former Costa Magica arrived in China earlier this month.
Acquired by the Chinese cruise line in November, the 2004-built ship is set to undergo a refit ahead of welcoming its…
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The Star Seeker officially kicked off its maiden season on December 28, 2025, beginning a trans-Atlantic crossing to the Caribbean.
As the first newbuild ship to debut for Windstar Cruises in over three decades, the 9,300-ton vessel welcomed its first paying g…
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Cruise Industry News highlights some of the industry’s key headlines, developments and trends seen in 2025.
Profitability
Carnival Corporation reported full-year adjusted EBITDA of $7.2 billion, up over $1 billion compared to the prior year.
With a load factor…
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With four additional vessels recently ordered at Meyer Werft, MSC Cruises is now set to welcome ten ships to its fleet over the next eight years.
In addition to the newly ordered vessels, the company’s orderbook also includes six World-class ships from Chantie…
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The Amadea recently departed from the German port of Bremerhaven for Phoenix Reisen’s 146-night world voyage.
As part of the “Great Circumnavigation of the World,” the 1991-built ship will sail to a wide range of destinations in the Northern Hemisphere.
The cr…
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