Cruise News

  • Cunard recently revealed a series of new experiences for its 2025-26 season onboard the Queen Elizabeth. Cruise Industry News looks at some of the exclusive offerings, which include new dining options, curated menus, and special entertainment. Curated Menus an…
  • The MSC Poesia will be getting MSC’s ship-within-a-ship enclave, the Yacht Club, during its upcoming refurbishment in 2026. According to a press release, guests booking the newly added premium cabins will “enjoy an exclusive, all-inclusive experience.” The enc…
  • Royal Caribbean International is adjusting the itinerary of the upcoming cruise onboard the Star of the Seas due to a tropical storm. Sailing from Port Canaveral on September 28, 2025, the Icon-class vessel will switch from the Eastern Caribbean to the Western…
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced a new philanthropic initiative in partnership with the American Cancer Society: an exclusive sweepstakes offering the chance to win an Aston Martin Aramco Formula One VIP weekend race experience in Austin, Texas. The com…
  • Carnival Cruise Line is updating the itinerary of the current cruise of the Carnival Sunrise due to a tropical storm. According to a notice sent to guests onboard, the adjustment is related to a weather disturbance that is expected to reach the Bahamas over th…
  • Heineken is appointing six senior managers for its Global Duty Free and Travel Retail team, the company announced in a press release. According to the brand, the move consolidates its commitment to supporting customers globally and enhances its focus on cruise…
  • Ambassador Cruise Line has announced in a press release that it hosted 37 of its trade partners in Palma de Mallorca on Thursday, September 25, for an Extreme Day Trip, offering agents a unique one-day taste of the Renaissance. The initiative was designed to s…
  • The Port of San Diego President and CEO Scott Chadwick has appointed Matthew Vespi as the port’s new chief administrative officer. The company said in a press release that Vespi has over 20 years of public sector experience, encompassing oversight of hum…
  • Windstar Cruises has announced that from September 25 through October 7, 2025, the company is offering a limited-time “Ways to Winter” promotion. The offer features a Free All-Inclusive Package plus up to $1,000 onboard credit per stateroom on sele…
  • Following the launch of its new terminals in Alicante, Fuerteventura, and Lanzarote earlier this year, Global Ports Holding (GPH) announced that it is moving forward with a series of construction projects across its global network. The company said in a press …
  • The Star Princess was officially delivered on Friday, September 26, 2025, during a handover ceremony at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. Princess Cruises said in a press release that the ceremony was attended by: Gus Antorcha, president of Princ…
  • The MSC Bellissima recently completed MSC Cruises’ 2025 deployment in China after offering over 30 cruises from the country. Serving the Chinese market, the 4,500-guest ship arrived in Shanghai in mid-January, offering winter sailings to Japan and South Korea.…
  • The Brazilian government recently announced that it is launching a tender process for the Recife Cruise Terminal. According to a press release, the auction will allow the facility to be run by a private company, which will be required to make major investments…
  • SmartSea is powering Singapore Cruise Centre to have Asia’s first interoperable ferry and cruise boarding system. The new system enables seamless self-service check-in and bag drop and automated boarding of ferry guests, said Siew Kit Lee, vice president (tech…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line’s fleet is undergoing significant changes over the next few years with the debut of a series of newbuilds and the withdrawal of some of its older vessels. According to Cruise Industry News’ 2026 Global Cruise Ship Index, the changes will …
  • Aurora Expeditions has announced that the Sylvia Earle transited the Bering Strait, completing what is officially recorded by the Scott Polar Research Institute at the University of Cambridge as the 100th passenger transit of the Northwest Passage. The company…
  • Chimu has announced that it has been certified as a B Corporation, joining a global community of businesses committed to high standards of social and environmental impact, transparency and accountability. The company said in a press release: “Our initial…
  • TUI Cruises announced in a press release that the 2025 Full Metal Cruise season is in full swing and that the dates for the 2026 cruise onboard the Mein Schiff 6 have been unveiled. The company said that guests can look forward to top-class concerts on various…
  • Archer Roose Wines are now available fleetwide on Princess Cruises, the company announced in a press release. According to Princess, the brand became its first official canned wine partner, offering a selection of Bubbly, Pinot Noir, Rosé and Sauvignon Blanc v…
  • Explora Journeys is promoting its late summer and early fall itineraries in the Mediterranean and the Canaries, which include departures through November 2025 onboard the Explora I and the Explora II. According to the luxury brand, the deployment offers a cura…
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