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Carnival Cruise Line announced in a press release that its recent study has shown Halloween is booming in Australia, with more than half of Australian households (58 percent) now celebrating the spooky season.
The company has also embraced Halloween with every…
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Viking has announced the delivery of its newest river ships, the Viking Honir, which will sail the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers, and the Viking Thoth, which will sail the Nile River.
The delivery ceremony for the Viking Honir took place in Basel, Switzerland,…
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Ponant Explorations Group has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting milestones achieved over the past year and reaffirming its long-term commitment to responsible travel.
The report reflects the company’s efforts under its Blue Horizon st…
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Carnival Corporation has welcomed a delegation of Turks and Caicos Islands government officials aboard the Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras for an educational visit focused on the company’s environmental stewardship and sustainable operations.
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Four cruise ships were delayed in New York due to a low-pressure system that has been impacting the east coast of the U.S. this past weekend.
Vessels from MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International and Hapag-Lloyd were unable to leave po…
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The Mein Schiff 7 made its maiden call to the French port of Le Havre on October 11, 2025, according to a press release.
Over 2,800 guests and 1,000 crew members were onboard the vessel, which entered service for TUI Cruises in June 2024.
According to Le Havre…
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Princess Cruises announced that following a two-week drydock in Portland, Oregon, the Sapphire Princess has set sail, featuring new guest experiences, including the addition of two specialty restaurants: Makoto Ocean and Crown Grill, which will open on Novembe…
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Aurora Expeditions has announced a shift in its sustainability journey, moving away from traditional carbon offsetting toward a circular impact model focused on decarbonization and regeneration.
Instead of compensating for emissions after they occur, the new a…
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Trafalgar has announced the appointment of Damien O’Connor as vice president of River Cruise. O’Connor will lead the launch and growth of river cruising with Trafalgar in his new role.
“I’m honored to join Trafalgar at such a pivotal mo…
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Crystal Cruises has announced that the Crystal Serenity scored a score of 100 during the ship’s recent United States Public Health (USPH) inspection, conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
“We are incredibly proud t…
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Norwegian Cruise Line is adjusting the itinerary of the current cruise onboard the Norwegian Escape due to a speed issue affecting the ship’s propulsion.
According to a statement sent to guests, the cruise will drop two of its planned ports of call, adding a v…
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Las Palmas Cruise Port has announced that its newest terminal has begun operations with the arrival of the Celebrity Apex, which docked at the Santa Catalina Pier on October 2, 2025. The port said the new terminal is the largest in Europe.
The port said the in…
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Oceanwide Expeditions has completed two maintenance and upgrade projects on the Ortelius, improving the vessel’s operational speed and increasing fuel efficiency, the company said in a press release.
The fitting of new propeller blades and hull blasting …
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Park West Gallery has announced the launch of its partnership with Margaritaville at Sea Cruise Line and will showcase fine art aboard Margaritaville at Sea’s Paradise and Margaritaville at Sea Islander.
The art dealer said in a press release that guests…
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P&O Cruises’ Iona is currently undergoing its first drydock at a shipyard in Rotterdam.
After entering service in August 2021, the 183,900-ton ship is now undergoing routine maintenance in addition to a technical overhaul.
Part of Carnival Corporation’s Ex…
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Carnival Cruise Line confirmed that the Carnival Sunshine will depart from Norfolk on Monday, Oct. 13, after delaying the ship’s arrival due to adverse weather conditions.
Initially set to sail from its homeport in Virginia on Sunday, Oct. 12, the vessel had t…
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Ponant Explorations Group has announced the appointment of Benoît-Etienne Domenget as group CEO, effective November 3, 2025. Domenget takes over from Hervé Gastinel, who is leaving the group to pursue new professional projects.
The company said in a press rele…
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PortMiami is currently facing a potential problem after having its fuel depot sold off in September, WLRN South Florida reported.
According to the local news station, the port does not have its own fuel facility. Instead, it relies on a privately owned bunker …
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Oceania Cruises has announced that Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs franchise will serve as the official Godparent of the Oceania Allura.
This collaboration marks the first time the title has been bestowed upon a culinary brand rather than an individual.…
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The Cruise Industry News Quarterly Fall 2025 Magazine issue has been released. The main topics of the 136-page issue include the industry’s sustainability and decarbonization efforts, the expanding Asia-Pacific market and China’s recovery, shipbuilding, the la…
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