Cruise News

  • The cruise market is currently in a very good state, and European shipyards have very good orderbooks for years to come, said Antti Leino, director of public affairs, Eija Oraviita-Kaiku, communications manager, and Jussi Lehtinen, vice president at Helsinki S…
  • P&O Cruises has launched its collection of holidays for winter 2027 through to spring 2028, including new itineraries, new Caribbean holidays, new ports of call and the company’s longest world cruise sailing. P&O said in a press release that crui…
  • 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…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line is moving away from printed daily programs onboard its ships, according to guests’ reports on social media. Passengers sailing on the company’s ships noticed that paper copies of the Freestyle Daily are no longer being delivered to stater…
  • The upcoming cruise of Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas will sail to Canada instead of Bermuda due to adverse weather related to Tropical Storm Jerry. According to a statement, the ship is now set to make an overnight visit to Saint John after leaving New…
  • The 18th China Cruise Shipping Conference (CCS18) will take place in Nansha, Guangzhou, from November 6–8, 2025, alongside the inaugural China International Cruise Supply and Procurement Conference. This will serve as China’s first professional gathering dedic…
  • Carnival Cruise Line is delaying the upcoming cruise of the Carnival Sunshine due to adverse conditions in Norfolk. Initially set to depart from its homeport in Virginia on Sunday, Oct. 12, the ship will now stay at sea for at least another day. “Carnival Suns…
  • Crecent Seas has announced that the Navigator, which is set to sail on its maiden voyage in December 2026, will introduce the company’s vision of luxurious residential ocean living. The ship, currently sailing for Regent, will be undergoing a $70 million…
  • Silversea has spotlighted a line-up of its offerings in a press release, showcasing opportunities to venture deeper with exclusive bucket-list experiences. “Silversea’s voyages are designed to place our guests at the heart of the world’s most…
  • A model of American Classic Voyages’ Project America ship recently resurfaced, appearing for sale on eBay earlier this month. The detailed 29-inch ship model shows the proposed original design of the U.S.-flagged vessel, which was later enlarged and adjusted b…
  • The Scenic Eclipse opened the 2025-26 cruise season in the Brazilian state of Bahia earlier this week, according to a press release. Offering a repositioning cruise to Antarctica, the expedition ship docked at the Port of Salvador on Wednesday. Guests were wel…
  • The Carnival Legend made a surprise call Saturday in Acapulco, Mexico, marking the line’s first return to the iconic Pacific coastal city in more than 15 years, according to a press release. The unexpected visit resulted when the ship’s itinerary had to be cha…
  • Port Canaveral will raise fees for parking at its multiple cruise terminals, according to the port’s official website. Marking the first price increase since 2017, the daily parking rates jumped from $17 to $20 plus taxes per vehicle and RVs. The new parking f…
  • Ponant Explorations Group and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), an independent ocean science organization, have announced a three-year partnership advancing ocean research and education. The partnership marks the first of its kind for WHOI and u…
  • AIDA Cruises has announced that the AIDAprima will host the third annual AIDA Festival Cruise, Powered by Feelings of Happiness. The company released the line-up for the sailing in a press release. The cruise will sail from June 8 to 12, 2026. The four-day jou…
  • Costa Cruises has introduced a redesigned shore excursion program, the company announced in a press release. According to the brand, the new offerings will include Land Destination categories designed to meet and inspire a variety of travel preferences. Costa …
  • Celebrity Silhouette is embarking on a repositioning voyage to Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades after completing a late summer season in Canada and New England. Departing from Boston, the ten-night cruise features visits to destinations in the Southern Caribb…
  • StarCruises has announced that during the Mid-Autumn season, the company hosted the “Yingge Dance at Sea” voyage aboard the Star Voyager. Departing from Hong Kong on October 5, 2025, for a five-night Nha Trang — Da Nang — Sanya Cruise, the sailing …
  • The Port of Kanazawa showed an increase in maiden calls in 2025 and is projecting 10 percent more calls for 2026. “Due to our port infrastructure development, we welcomed the Diamond Princess for the first time at the wharf where the cruise terminal is l…
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