Cruise News

  • Century Cruises opened its new North American office at Lake Shore Plaza II in Sunrise, Florida, the China-based company announced in a press release. The office is located near Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Reflecting Century Cruises’ commitment to supporting th…
  • Cruise Planners has been honored with the Seven Seals Award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). This award recognizes Cruise Planners for supporting National Guard and Reserve members, their families and the broader mission of America̵…
  • The former Celestyal Crystal was beached for scrapping at the Alang Shipbreaking Yard in India earlier this week. After spending more than a year laid up in the Eastern Mediterranean, the ship embarked on its last voyage in late April. Renamed Sun Bright, the …
  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched its Summer Sale, offering free drinks packages on over 40 selected sailings, plus exclusive savings for solo travelers. Guests booking cruises between May 14 and June 25 will receive free drinks packages worth up to £35 pe…
  • The Seaventure is now sporting the colors of its new owner and operator, 66 Degrees Expeditions. The livery includes a white hull highlighted by dark blue accents and an orange funnel. The company’s logo and slogan “Beyond Adventures” are also painted on the s…
  • The Costa Serena will leave Asia in late 2026 ahead of seasons in South America and Europe, Costa Cruises said in a press release. According to the company, the 2007-built ship will offer a world cruise before arriving in Argentina for the 2026-27 winter seaso…
  • The Explora III will debut into the Alaska market, sailing mostly from Vancouver in 2027, the luxury brand announced. Fourteen departures are scheduled from May to September. Cruises range from seven nights to two weeks. “As part of Explora Journeys’ new…
  • Royal Caribbean International’s Navigator of the Seas is set to debut in Singapore for the 2026-27 winter season. According to the company’s website, the Voyager-class ship will arrive at the Marina Bay Cruise Terminal on October 29, 2026. The 2003-built vesse…
  • Atlas Ocean Voyages has announced limited availability on four October 2025 expeditions exploring Northern Europe and the Atlantic coast. The cultural and culinary-focused sailings aboard the World Voyager, World Navigator and World Traveller feature expert-le…
  • Variety Cruises has announced a spring promotion offering up to 50 percent off select 2025 voyages. The offer is available on new bookings made through May 31, 2025. The limited-time sale includes 25 percent or 50 percent off double-occupancy cabins on select …
  • The MSC Meraviglia is currently undergoing technical repairs after having this week’s cruise cancelled in mid-April. Offering weeklong itineraries out of New York City, the 2017-built vessel was taken out of service ahead of the sailing that was scheduled for …
  • StarCruises hosted a press conference in Ho Chi Minh City to announce cruises in Vietnam, featuring three exclusive school holiday sailings aboard the Star Voyager. Departing from Phu My Port on June 13, 17, and 21, the night cruises to Singapore offer Vietnam…
  • The new Norwegian Luna will now offer a trans-Atlantic crossing ahead of embarking on its maiden season from Miami. Currently being built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, the Prima-class ship is set to embark on its first cruise from Florida in April 2…
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced a series of strategic promotions within its North America Sales organization as part of a refreshed sales structure supporting its continued growth. “With this incredibly talented team stepping into elevated leader…
  • Ponant and Paul Gauguin are  celebrating Travel Advisor Appreciation Month with a special incentive program, offering up to $1,000 in gift cards per new booking made between May 1 and May 31, 2025. The offer is valid on all new 2025 and 2026 bookings created a…
  • Ports of Stockholm has inaugurated Sweden’s second onshore power supply (OPS) facility for international cruise ships. The new facility was put into operation on May 12 when the Viking Jupiter was connected. Ports of Stockholm inaugurated Sweden’s …
  • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has announced three new expedition cruises in South and Central America, scheduled for November and December 2025. Operated aboard the bilingual Hanseatic Inspiration, each itinerary is designed for up to 230 guests and will be conducted in…
  • Fincantieri has confirmed Pierroberto Folgiero as chief executive officer, confirming his role as Managing Director. The decision was made by the new Board of Directors, which was appointed during the Shareholders’ Meeting and will serve until the approval of …
  • Cruise Industry News looks into some of the key drydocks projects taking place in May, which include routine maintenance, refurbishment initiatives and more. Norwegian Epic
    Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line
    Capacity: 4,200 guests
    Tonnage: 15…
  • The MSC Divina welcomed guests back onboard earlier this month after undergoing a routine drydock in Malta. After completing a winter deployment in the Caribbean in early April, the 2012-built ship repositioned to Europe with no guests onboard. The Fantasia-cl…
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