Cruise News

  • Havila Voyages announced that at the end of November, the Havila Polaris will be filled with pure liquefied biogas for a historic voyage along the Norwegian coast. The sailing will prove that climate neutrality in the next tender on the coastal route is possib…
  • MSC announced that the MSC Seascape is one month away from making its Texas debut when the ship arrives in Galveston for the first time. The U.S. homeport will welcome the MSC Seascape on Friday, November 7, with the ship’s first cruise sailing off into …
  • Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced that the Norwegian Aqua arrived at her new homeport of Miami, kicking off her winter season of Caribbean cruises. Following her first season of Bermuda sailings from New York City, the Norwegian Aqua will offer guests …
  • MXP has announced an update to its MXP365 Digital Guest Journey, featuring a new chat feature that enables private and group conversations among guests with access via mobile, web and MXP iTV in cabins. The company said in a statement that the update provides …
  • P&O Cruises has announced that guests of all ages will be welcomed onboard the Arcadia and Aurora from December 2026. Selected cruises on the ships will be open to families on specific dates, during peak holiday periods and in time for Christmas next year.…
  • Holland America Line announced that throughout the Northern Europe cruise season, guests aboard the Rotterdam and Nieuw Statendam participated in On Deck for a Cause, a series of 5k fundraising walks held at sea. These walks culminated in a tribute to Joska, a…
  • No single alternative fuel will be universally optimal (to meet emissions reduction targets) for global shipping, according to Wee Meng Tan, chief projects officer at the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization (GCMD) in Singapore. “The GCMD approaches the …
  • CroisiEurope has announced the launch of 2026 paddlewheel cruises on the Seine with the introduction of two new itineraries onboard its paddlewheel ship, the R.E. Waydelich L.J. The five-night “Little Gems of the Seine” cruise, roundtrip from Paris…
  • The Douglas Mawson has recently departed from its building yard in China after being delivered to SunStone Ships. Set to embark on its maiden voyage in December, the ship is now on its way to Singapore as part of its delivery voyage. Sailing for Aurora Expedit…
  • StarCruises has announced that, together with Guangdong Broadcasting Network’s Greater Bay Area Satellite TV, the company is set to launch the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Maritime Culture Festival aboard the Star Voyager, themed “Vibrant Gam…
  • WMS has announced that the cruise wireless connectivity provider has been appointed by Windstar Cruises for its Cellular at Sea service onboard the Star Seeker, which is launching in December 2025. “WMS is proud to deliver wireless connectivity to the Wi…
  • Royal Caribbean has announced the introduction of a lineup of family sailings onboard the Legend of the Seas, featuring new dining experiences, Broadway entertainment, night activities and onboard amenities. “With the Legend of the Seas, we are bringing …
  • The new Asuka III officially entered service on July 20. “This marks the first time in 34 years that NYK Cruises is operating two ships,” said Kenji Atsuta, managing corporate officer of NYK Cruises. “With the distinct concepts of the Asuka I…
  • From routine maintenance to major refits, Cruise Industry News looks into some of the key drydock projects that are taking place in October. Mardi Gras
    Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line
    Capacity: 5,200 guests
    Tonnage: 183,900
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  • The Costa Serena is set to undergo a major refurbishment ahead of its 2025-26 season in Southeast Asia and the Far East. According to Costa Cruises, the project completes a fleet revitalization initiative that has seen a total investment of more than 200 milli…
  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced that it marked its strongest-ever launch day for the second time this year, following the unveiling of its new 2027 programme of cruises. Having already broken previous launch-day sales records in April, this was beaten t…
  • Princess Cruises has announced that the Star Princess has departed Barcelona on an 11-day Inaugural Western Mediterranean voyage. “The Star Princess shines brightly as one of the largest and most spectacular ships we’ve ever built, and we proudly w…
  • Aroya Cruises has announced its participation as a strategic sponsor of Riyadh Season 2025, with the Aroya named as an official Riyadh Season zone. Turky Kari, executive director of marketing at Cruise Saudi, said: “Riyadh Season is one of the Kingdom…
  • Poseidon Expeditions was accepted as a preferred vendor of the CCRA Travel Commerce Network, the company announced. The expedition line is now a supplier partner for TRUE Advisors, offering a series of itineraries in the Arctic, Antarctica, Greenland, Iceland …
  • PortMiami is celebrating the arrival of Margaritaville at Sea for homeporting operations starting in early 2027. As previously reported by Cruise Industry News, the Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber will offer a series of four- to eight-night cruises to the Ca…
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