Cruise News

  • Holland America Line opened bookings for its two 2028 Grand Voyages that the cruise line announced in late April. The Volendam’s 129-day Grand World Voyage will include a full Antarctic Experience and cruise South America’s waterways, including the Chilean Fjo…
  • Seabourn has created an Alaska-inspired culinary program to offer an even more immersive experience for the Seabourn Encore’s first Alaska season. The Encore made its maiden call at Vancouver and started the line’s 2026 Alaska season on May 14, 2026. A s…
  • Hurtigruten’s Midnatsol recently debuted updated features and refreshed public areas after undergoing a drydock in Northern Europe. After pausing its service in Norway earlier this month, the 2003-built vessel entered drydock at the Örskov Shipyard in Frederik…
  • With the MSC Euribia and TUI’s Mein Schiff 4 welcoming guests back over the weekend, all of the vessels that were stuck in the Arabian Gulf since late February have now returned to service. The two vessels were part of a six-ship fleet that spent nearly …
  • Costa Cruises will introduce a new itinerary in the Western Mediterranean as part of its 2027 summer season. Focusing on destinations in Italy and France, the new seven-night cruise will be operated by the Costa Fascinosa. Sailing from multiple homeports, the …
  • American Cruise Lines is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States with a series of special activities across its fleet. As part of its “Celebrating 250 Years of America” campaign, the cruise line has introduced a program of onboard ce…
  • The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled 8-1 for Plaintiff, Havana Docks Corporation, in a $440 million lawsuit against four key cruise operators. “We conclude that the cruise lines used confiscated property to which Havana Docks owns the claim. Because the Cour…
  • Carnival Cruise Line unveiled a new brand identity for its Isla Tropicale private destination in Roatán, Honduras, formerly Mahogany Bay, as well as addition of a new pool area. Named Mangrove Bay, the new pool area adds 48,000 square feet of space, featuring …
  • Virgin Voyages is starting its inaugural Alaska season with the Brilliant Lady sailing from Seattle on May 21, the cruise line announced in a statement.  During the season running until September, the ship is set to sail 17 seven- to 12-night voyages to 12 des…
  • The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) has selected Jan Hutton as its next chief executive officer (CEO).  Once Hutton takes up the position on July 1, acting CEO Erin Wright will resume her role as chief operating officer (COO), according to a press release.  Hu…
  • StarDream Cruises has implemented Versonix’ Seaware platform into its operations. This next-generation reservation and revenue management platform combines AI, dynamic pricing tools and real-time business insights to support operations. Cruise lines can use it…
  • MSC Cruises has achieved independent verification and flag state recognition of actual methane emissions from two ships, the MSC World Europa and MSC Euribia. The certification was done in collaboration with Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore for the purpose…
  • P&O Cruises is offering low deposits on cruises across its fleet sailing from August 14, 2026, to December 31, 2027.  Thanks to the deal, a £49pp deposit applies to Select Price or Early Saver bookings made up to midnight on June 1, 2026, for sailings of t…
  • The Mariner of the Seas is scheduled to sail in the Mediterranean and Western Europe during the summer of 2027. After being redeployed by Royal Caribbean International, the Voyager-class vessel will operate cruises departing from Portugal, Spain and Italy duri…
  • The Carnival Legend recently welcomed guests back onboard following a 16-day drydock at the Grand Bahama Shipyard. Set to cruise in Europe during the upcoming summer season, the ship resumed revenue service in Miami on May 20, 2026. For its first post-drydock …
  • MSC Cruises’ new sustainable water is being rolled out to more ships in 2026, according to the company’s website. The initiative, which produces mineral-enriched water onboard using a seawater filtering system, is expected to be available on all of…
  • The Norwegian Aqua recently completed its first year of service after being delivered by the Fincantieri shipyard on March 13, 2025. As the third ship in Norwegian Cruise Line’s Prima-class series, the 3,571-passenger ship welcomed its first passengers in Euro…
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled its 2028-29 Voyage Collection, featuring 238 new sailings around the world on its fleet. According to a press release, the season is highlighted by three Grand Voyages, a 150-night World Cruise, and destination-rich itine…
  • Carnival Cruise Line said in a press release that it is reinforcing its position as America’s Cruise Line with a new look across its fleet. The Carnival Legend became the first ship to get the new feature, which consists of a bow crest celebrating the company’…
  • Azamara Cruises has announced its 2028 spring, summer and fall sailings.  According to a press release, this will be the cruise line’s first full season in Asia.  With 33 sailings aboard the Azamara Pursuit, the Asia program introduces nine Combination Cruises…
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