Cruise News

  • John Weinstein, president and CEO of Carnival Corporation, downplayed concerns from Wall Street analysts around a spike in Caribbean cruise capacity in the first quarter. More ships, geopolitical concerns, airfare costs and private island development are drivi…
  • Star Clippers announced a selection of new Mediterranean itineraries and new ports. Highlighting the list is “Turkish Treasures,” an 11-night sailing (10 nights on the reverse sailing) between Istanbul and Antalya. The company said that guests can …
  • Trafalgar has announced that its Christmas market river cruise itineraries are now available for booking for 2026 and 2027, sailing the Rhine and Danube rivers. “Trafalgar’s Christmas market river cruises invite travelers to rediscover what the hol…
  • The Porto Cruise Terminal in Portugal announced that it reached a new milestone in its cruise activity in October 2025. According to a press release, the Port of Leixões welcomed over 215,000 guests in the first ten months of the year, a 30 percent increase co…
  • Ponant Explorations has opened bookings for 28 Antarctic voyages during the 2027–2028 winter season. The season features: Four ships sailing in Antarctica, including three expedition vessels An expedition experience combining scientific discovery, expert-led …
  • Newfoundland and Labrador wrapped up a record-breaking 2025 cruise season, Cruise Newfoundland & Labrador announced in a press release. According to the association, the season was the longest in the region’s history, running from January 16 through Octobe…
  • Celestyal has welcomed the Celestyal Discovery to the Arabian Gulf for the first time with a series of plaque exchanges and special events. The 1,360-guest ship, which has joined Celestyal Journey in the region, set sail on December 12, operating the cruise li…
  • The new Mitsui Ocean Sakura will introduce new spaces that embody Mitsui Ocean Cruises’ FUNATABI philosophy, the company announced in a press release. Debuting in September 2026, the Japanese-flagged ship will showcase the concept, which is said to promote “be…
  • Carnival Corporation is reinstating its quarterly dividend, citing its strong financial position. The company had previously suspended its quarterly dividend in April 2020 following the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Shareholders were last paid a dividend in …
  • Carnival Corporation has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 and provided an outlook for the first quarter and full year 2026. Key Highlights Full year net income of $2.8 billion with record adjusted net income1 of $3.1 billio…
  • Viking has announced its support for the development of a new contemporary events pavilion at Highclere Castle, the home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon and the filming location of Downton Abbey. The company said that this purpose-built space will replac…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line reportedly cancelled a visit to Willemstad in Curaçao due to naval exercises in the region. According to a report by a local news outlet, the Norwegian Epic dropped its call to the port on December 17, 2025. NL Times said that the decisio…
  • The Greater Victoria Harbor Authority (GVHA) has launched a formal search for a permanent Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Board of Directors has retained Boyden Executive Search, a leading search firm, to conduct the process. GVHA said that to support the o…
  • Campari Group Global Travel Retail (GTR) Americas and Royal Caribbean International marked a milestone in their partnership during the company’s 2025 President’s Cruise, according to a press release. For the first time, the companies offered a branded event at…
  • Viking and the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) have announced a long-term agreement making Viking the main sponsor for the National Team Academy (Landslagsskolen) and Norway’s U-level national teams. Through the “Future Vikings” program, Viking’s sponsorsh…
  • Carnival Cruise Line has welcomed its one-millionth guest to Celebration Key just five months after the destination opened. “Both local residents who have benefited from the job creation and our guests have embraced Celebration Key from the very first day, and…
  • Windstar Cruises has announced that the company is elevating its 2026 Wave Season with its most valuable offer to date. The new “Beyond Inclusive” promotion is available from December 18, 2025, to March 31, 2026, on select voyages through March 31,…
  • The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA), Royal Caribbean Group (RCG) and Cruise Terminals International (CTI) have celebrated the signing of a landmark agreement to redevelop the Crown Bay District into a mixed-use destination for residents and visitors. The …
  • Global Ports Holding Limited (GPH) and Ocean Platform Marinas (OPM), has been awarded a 25-year concession agreement for the operation of Seville Cruise Port. GPH and OPM will invest €5 million in a new terminal in the Port Urban District and in upgrading serv…
  • The Costa Toscana conducted a second successful test of shore power at the Port of La Spezia on Thursday, plugging in at the Garibaldi Pier. Following an initial test carried out in October, this latest test focused on critical operational procedures related t…
Copyright © 2026 Equator Learning.