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Princess Cruises is making further changes to its Premier and Plus Packages after announcing updates to the products earlier this week.
According to a statement, specialty coffee and teas are now unlimited in the Plus package and will not count towards the 15-…
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The Mein Schiff 4 recently completed its tenth anniversary after being delivered to TUI Cruises on May 6, 2015.
As the second new ship ordered for the brand, the vessel was built at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland.
According to the shipyard, the 99,500-ton…
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Carnival Cruise Line is providing complimentary diapers for toddlers visiting its new private destination, Celebration Key.
Among the features of the newly built destination is Starfish Lagoon, which will include a kids’ splash area open to toddlers.
“If…
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AIDA Cruises is further developing its theme cruises, ranging from crime readings, dance workshops, to comedy with prominent guest artists.
The company said in a press release that one of the most popular event cruises at AIDA Cruises is the “AIDA dances…
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Ambassador announced the second iteration of its “Grab a Grand” trade incentive to mark its first fly-cruise program to the Caribbean this winter, onboard the Renaissance.
The company said in a press release that the first sailing of the season wil…
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Cunard announced that British astronaut Tim Peake will join the Queen Elizabeth for a voyage through Alaska in July 2026, as part of the company’s Insights Program.
Peake joins past Insight speakers such as Bear Grylls and Sir Ranulph Fiennes.
Cunard sai…
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The Costa Favolosa is currently offering a unique cruise to Spitsbergen, Iceland, the British Isles and the Arctic Circle.
Deployed for a full summer season in Northern Europe, the Costa Cruises ship kicked off the itinerary in Hamburg on July 14, 2025.
The 17…
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The Asuka II recently completed 35 years of cruising after entering service for Crystal Cruises on June 21, 1990.
As the first Crystal ship at the time, the Harmony was built at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shipyard in Nagasaki.
Then described as the most l…
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Hapag-Lloyd Cruises highlighted the itineraries of its five-ship fleet for the upcoming winter season in a recent press release.
According to the company, the vessels will offer cruises to a wide range of destinations, including the Indian Ocean, the Arctic, A…
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Celebrity Cruises announced that Kyriakos “Kirk” Matragkas will take the helm of the Celebrity Xcel when the ship enters service later this year.
Currently under construction at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France, the LNG-powered vessel is set to…
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Catania Cruise Port, operated by Global Ports Holding, has announced the completion of Pier 25’s renovation.
The port now features three operational cruise docks, including an upgraded 405-meter quay with a water depth of nine meters, capable of handling…
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MSC Cruises is deploying six ships to U.S. ports during the summer of 2027, the company recently announced in a press release.
The lineup is highlighted by the MSC World America, which is set to continue sailing from Miami after being named at the port earlier…
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises recently announced 2027-28 season includes global itineraries.
Cruise Industry News takes a closer look at the company’s deployment plans, which include the first full season of the new Seven Seas Prestige.
Africa and Arabia
Shi…
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Global Ports Holding (GPH) has announced a leadership transition with the appointment of Francesc Grau i Comellas to GPH regional director for West Med and as general manager of Barcelona Cruise Port.
The appointment is effective July 25, 2025, following the d…
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Star Clippers has announced that it is adding two complimentary hotel nights, pre- or post-sailing, to its selection of winter 2025-26 Caribbean departures, on 18 departures between November 2025 and March 2026.
The company said that the offer is valid for new…
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Costa Cruises has announced an update for the 2025-26 winter season, cancelling its Middle East program.
Due to what the company called fluid situation in the region, the Costa Toscana will not sail in the Middle East and instead stay in the Mediterranean, sai…
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The Mardi Gras arrived at Celebration Key today, becoming the largest cruise ship to visit the private destination.
After welcoming its first two-ship call earlier this week, the new port in Grand Bahama welcomed its first Excel-class ship as part of a cruise …
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The Seabourn Sojourn recently completed 15 years of service for Seabourn after joining the company’s fleet on May 28, 2010.
As the second in a series of three ships that also includes the Seabourn Odyssey and the Seabourn Quest, the vessel was built at the T. …
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Cunard has launched its “Crew Behind the Voyage” series, an initiative spotlighting the talents and stories of Cunard’s crew.
Cunard Careers said in a Facebook post: “In the first of our ‘Crew Behind the Voyage’ series, please meet Barn…
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Scenic Group has announced that Allianz Partners is now its exclusive partner, providing travel protection products to offer coverage, protection and peace of mind to its travelers.
The company said in a press release that guests planning a cruise experience w…
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