Cruise News

  • The Aroya is set to debut in Southeast Asia in early 2026 with a series of cruises between Saudi Arabia and Malaysia. The operation will be part of a partnership between Aroya Cruises and IslamiCruise, a Malaysia-based tour operator. According to the company’s…
  • Huaxia International Cruise is now set to operate the largest cruise fleet in Asia, according to a report by the South China Morning Post. As previously reported by Cruise Industry News, the Chinese cruise holding was formed by at least six companies in Decemb…
  • P&O Cruises has introduced new five-berth cabins onboard the Arvia, Britannia and Iona in a bid to make holidays at sea easier and better for bigger families. Fifty five-berth cabins are being introduced across the three ships. The expanded accommodation c…
  • Riviera Travel has launched a line-up of Wave Season limited-time promotions and advisor incentives, including half-off departures, complimentary hotel stays, airfare credits, as well as advisor incentives. The company said in a statement that from December 5 …
  • MSC Cruises has revealed a new list of entertainment activities at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, the company’s private island in the Bahamas, which will be rolled out from January 2026. The additions will complement the existing offerings of snorkeling, …
  • Marella Cruises has launched its fourth a la carte dining experience on the Marella Voyager, Umi Sushi, offering Japanese-inspired cuisine, available onboard from December 2025. Umi Sushi, the 17th dining venue onboard the Marella Voyager, will feature freshly…
  • StarCruises has teamed up with the Malaysian restaurant group De. Wan 1958 to bring Malaysian culinary celebrity, Datuk Chef Wan, onboard the Star Voyager. Chef Wan will join guests from Port Klang on the three-night cruise to Pulau Bintan and Singapore, saili…
  • Juneau celebrated a great cruise season in 2025, according to Alexandra Pierce, tourism director of the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ). As one of the main cruise destinations in Alaska, the port welcomed a steady number of visitors while working to enhance t…
  • Phoenix Reisen donated 1.2 million euros at the annual ZDF Charity Gala which took place this past week in Germany. The funds will go to support the Christian organizations Misereor and Brot für die Welt. Misereor is committed to fighting poverty in Africa, As…
  • The Costa Favolosa became the first large ship to visit Ilhabela this season with a call on November 24, 2025. The Costa Cruises ship arrived at the Brazilian destination during its first sailing in the region after repositioning to South America for the winte…
  • Villa Vie Residences welcomed a new captain to its team this week, the company announced in a social media update. After previously serving as staff captain onboard, Captain Emanuele Giudice will be sharing rotation with Captain Valentin Giuglea as master of t…
  • TUI has announced that cruises onboard the Mein Schiff Flow, departing from July 2026, are now open for bookings. TUI Cruises said in a press release that it will soon release two more “welcome sailings” in 2026. The week-long “welcome trips” homep…
  • Dream Vacations/CruiseOne announced that it is accelerating its commitment to travel advisor education with an expanded catalogue of training programs and 2026 events and training calendar. The franchisor’s AI Assistant Learning Center has been redesigne…
  • The MSC Grandiosa arrived at Port Canaveral on Saturday to begin week-long sailings to the Caribbean and Bahamas. As the second MSC Cruises ship based at Port Canaveral, the MSC Grandiosa joins the MSC Seashore which shifts to three- and four-day cruises. “MSC…
  • Holland America Line is celebrating the holiday season with its second annual “Great HALiday Giveaway,” the company announced in a press release. The 12-day online event runs from Dec. 5-16, 2025, and allows participants to enter a dedicated website daily for …
  • Cunard’s Queen Victoria is back at its British homeport in Southampton for the 2025-26 winter season. The 2007-built vessel returned to the UK in late October following her Mediterranean season. The Queen Victoria’s 2025 summer season in the Mediterranean star…
  • AIDA has showcased its Christmas sailings for 2025, revealing select highlights that guests can expect from the sailings: Festive Atmosphere with No Stress The AIDAnova and AIDAprima will be transformed into winter worlds with a maritime Christmas market. The …
  • Trafalgar has appointed two former guests as the Godmothers of its new river cruise line, set to debut in April 2026. The brand has selected Cassandra (Cassie) Estrella-Roca of Southern California and Kate McIntosh of Melbourne, Australia, to represent its deb…
  • The Crown Princess recently arrived at a shipyard in Singapore for a routine drydock. The Princess Cruises’ ship entered drydock on Nov. 29, 2025 after completing a world cruise that sailed from Australia earlier this year. The 2006-built ship is now set to un…
  • DNV’s latest white paper, “Methanol fuel in shipping,” highlights that methanol-fueled engines and technical systems have reached high levels of readiness. The report also shows that existing global production sites, storage facilities and a …
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