Cruise News

  • The Adora Mediterranea recently departed from its homeport in Guangzhou Nansha to kick off a long-haul cruise to Southeast Asia. According to a press release, over 2,000 guests are onboard the vessel for the eight-night itinerary, which features visits to dest…
  • In collaboration with PortMiami, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Royal Caribbean Group, and Lemartec-NV2A JV, will participate in a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, January 8, to celebrate the new Cruise Terminal G at the seaport. According t…
  • Silversea’s “The Curious and the Sea” world cruise is now underway, the company announced in a press release. According to the statement, the voyage will be the most diverse and immersive in the brand’s history, sailing to six continents. Taking place onboard …
  • Aurora Expeditions has appointed Sue Haefner as director of trade marketing, North America, to strengthen the company’s trade marketing and advisor engagement capabilities across the region. Haefner is based in New Jersey and will report to Chief Marketi…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled new images of the first enhancements to Great Stirrup Cay, its private island in the Bahamas. The company is poised to welcome over one million guests to its island across 17 ships in 2026. “Great Stirrup Cay has …
  • MSC Cruises has launched a new global campaign highlighting what makes it unique, spotlighting culinary experiences, international entertainment, and destinations. The campaign, developed in partnership with McCANN, features a reinterpretation of the iconic Ja…
  • Casablanca Cruise Port has marked the start of the cruise season with the arrival of the Silver Muse of Silversea Cruises on January 6, welcoming its first cruise call under the management of Global Ports Holding (GPH). Ouadii Bouchana, general manager of Casa…
  • Oceania Cruises announced that effective January 7, 2026, the cruise line will exclusively welcome guests aged 18 and older for all new reservations for future voyages, elevating the onboard ambiance and responding to the preferences of its guests. The company…
  • The Cruise Industry News Quarterly Winter 2025/2026 Magazine issue has been released. The 144-page issue is focused on North American brands and ports in addition to food and beverage, drydocking projects, hotel and marine operations, the expedition segment of…
  • The new Disney Adventure is now on its way to the Bahamas after departing from Germany earlier this month. Delivered to Disney Cruise Line in December, the 208,000-ton vessel is currently crossing the Atlantic ahead of arriving at Freeport in mid-January. The …
  • Holland America Line announced it has celebrated the send-off of two Grand Voyages, both departing January 4 from opposite coasts of the United States. The 133-day “Grand World Voyage” embarked for a roundtrip sailing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida,…
  • ALMACO Group has announced the delivery of provision stores onboard Celebrity Cruises’ Xcel, built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique. The project was delivered in October 2025 and marks a milestone in the ongoing collaboration between ALMACO Group, Cele…
  • From niche brands to large hospitality chains, Cruise Industry News has all the details of the new cruise lines debuting in 2026 and beyond. Four Seasons
    First Ship: Four Seasons I
    Built: 2026
    Capacity: 190
    Inaugural Cruise: March 2026 …
  • Adora Cruises is launching a video documentary series onboard the Adora Magic City and the Adora Mediterranea. According to a press release, National Treasure Moments will be broadcast for guests onboard the vessels, offering a journey to explore national trea…
  • The MSC Magnifica recently kicked off MSC Cruises’ 2026 World Cruise in Europe, which will sail to a wide range of destinations over 132 nights. Sailing from ports in Italy, Spain and France, the global voyage officially started in Genoa on January 5, 2026. Be…
  • Princess Cruises will operate an extended Northern Europe cruise program in 2027, the company announced in a press release. With sales set to open on Jan. 13, 2026, the deployment will feature 48 voyages to 54 destinations across 18 countries. Four ships are s…
  • Oceania Cruises has unveiled reimagined and newly designed suite accommodations aboard the Oceania Sonata, the first ship in the Sonata Class, debuting in August 2027. The company said the suites have been designed with the modern luxury traveler in mind, and …
  • V.Group (V.) has announced its acquisition of Njord, its maritime fuel efficiency and decarbonization partner, which Maersk Tankers founded. The global marine services provider said the acquisition marks an expansion of its fuel-efficiency and decarbonization …
  • Data from the latest edition of the Cruise Industry News Global Cruise Ship Orderbook shows that 74 vessels are currently on order. To be built at a cost of over $76.5 billion, the new ships will add over 205,250 berths to the industry through 2036. The new ve…
  • A new government-backed cruise operation could be launched later this spring in the Russian Far East. The Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East intends to subsidize the acquisition of multiple cruise vessels for tour operators that will develop …
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