Cruise News

  • Expedia Cruises hosted its largest annual Anchor Conference this year, according to a press release.  Held April 11–18 onboard the MSC World America, the event brought together nearly 1,000 franchisees, vacation consultants, supply partners and corporate team …
  • Silversea is celebrating Travel Advisor Appreciation Month with a campaign highlighting the role advisors play in creating travel experiences. In a press release, the company said the “Extraordinary Journeys Begin With You” campaign honors their expertise, pas…
  • Royal Caribbean International advised guests that it will not serve alcoholic beverages at its private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay, on May 12, 2026. According to a statement sent to passengers, the temporary alcohol ban is related to the national elections …
  • The Netherland’s EST-Floattech delivered the battery pack for the Amadeus Aurea, the second hybrid ship in the fleet of Amadeus River Cruises. Built at the TeamCo Shipyard in Heusden, the vessel entered service in April 2026, the Dutch firm said in a press rel…
  • A guest dinner sign-up program has reduced food preparation waste by up to 75 percent on Lindblad Expeditions vessels, CEO Natalya Leahy said, speaking on the company’s first-quarter earnings call. She described it as one of several initiatives that is simulta…
  • The SS United States is ready to be sunk ahead of becoming the world’s largest artificial reef, according to a recent report by Fox10 News. Citing sources from Okaloosa County, the local news source said that the former ocean liner is awaiting approval f…
  • Disney Cruise Line cancelled the current cruise of the Disney Adventure due to a technical issue that prevented the ship from departing from its homeport in Singapore. Guests were informed that the sailing was no longer going ahead after boarding the vessel an…
  • HX Expeditions is marking its 130th anniversary with a “Summer of Celebrations” campaign, combining a promo for guests and an incentive for travel advisors.  In a statement, the cruise line added that guests sailing in 2026 can expect limited-edition onboard e…
  • Tallink Silja Line has announced its new exclusive private label collection of wines and beers, the company said in a press release. “The tradition of selecting Tallink Silja Line’s ship wines and beers reaches back decades,” said Aimar Pärna…
  • MSC Cruises recently adjusted its plans for the 2026-27 season in South America, which will see five ships sailing from Brazil and Argentina. The changes come after the addition of the MSC Seaview to the region’s lineup. Initially set to offer itinerarie…
  • The Margaritaville at Sea Paradise recently arrived in Cozumel for the first time, according to an update shared by the company. Sailing from its homeport at the Port of Palm Beach, the 1991-built vessel made its maiden visit to the Mexican port on May 5, 2026…
  • Villa Vie Residences revealed a new signature offering with My Global Adventure, a three-year around-the-world cruise onboard the Odyssey. According to a press release, the product was designed for passengers who “want to experience the planet in the mos…
  • Madeira Ports Administration (APRAM) reported that the overnight stays in Funchal Port doubled in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. More specifically, the port saw 41 overnight calls totaling 43 nights between January and March 202…
  • Herschel Walker, the 14th United States Ambassador to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, paid a courtesy call and site visit to Nassau Cruise Port last week. According to a statement, the Port’s team gave the Ambassador and his wife, Julie Blanchard Walker, a to…
  • P&O Cruises is marking the fourth year of being the headline partner for the BAFTA Television Awards with a promo.  This year’s edition of the festival is taking place on May 10, 2026, at the Royal Festival Hall in London.  According to a press release, fo…
  • Cunard is giving advisors a chance to win a getaway during Travel Advisor Appreciation month in May, the company said in a press release.  From May 4 through June 30, advisors in the U.S. and Canada who complete qualifying steps can get a seven-night voyage ab…
  • Ponant Explorations Group and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have launched a collection of open-access images from the Arctic and Antarctica.  Part of the Ocean Agency’s Ocean Image Bank, the Polar Ocean Image Collection comprises more than 50…
  • Celestyal has introduced a new cooking series called “Cooking with Celestyal.”  Designed for the cruise line’s travel advisor community, the monthly limited series is meant to showcase its Mediterranean experience in an immersive way, according to a pres…
  • MSC Cruises warned guests of a temporary alcohol ban that will be in effect in the Bahamas on May 12, 2026. According to a statement sent to travel agents, the ban is related to Bahamian General Election regulations. As a result, the company will be forced to …
  • Dream Cruises completed a two-night cruise from Singapore to Melaka, Malaysia, 3–5 May 2026, with a special appearance by chef Tommie Lee, the company said in a statement. The chef from Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars, known as “Chef French Papa,” participated i…
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