Cruise News

  • Windstar Cruises has appointed Paul Chapple as its new vice president of hotel operations, the company said in a statement. In his new role, Chapple will oversee all aspects of hotel operations and product development, including food and beverage, onboard serv…
  • Carnival Cruise Line ships had to delay departures on Sunday from their homeports due to IT issues that resulted in slower debarkation and embarkation processes. In a statement published on its website, the company explained that the problem was also affecting…
  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has welcomed guests back aboard the Bolette following a 16-day drydock at APCL A&P Falmouth that concluded in early February. The ship entered the facility on Jan. 18 for scheduled maintenance, technical inspections and guest-focus…
  • AmaWaterways has premiered its first national, multi-network television commercial, according to the company. The commercial serves as an expression of the cruise line’s recently unveiled brand campaign, Journeys That Move You, and invites travelers to e…
  • The Organizing Committee of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and Asian Para Games is chartering the Costa Serena. According to Chunichi Shimbun Online Edition, the vessel will serve as a floating Olympic village, accommodating athletes during the games, which…
  • RINA played a key role on a recent drydock on Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras, which drydocked in Marseille, France, last year. “RINA has been involved in LNG cruise propulsion since the very beginning—from the first designs and newbuilds to bunkering operat…
  • The Maryland Port Administration (MPA) is celebrating a new two-year contract with Carnival Cruise Line that will bring the Carnival Miracle to the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore beginning in 2027. The ship will operate seasonal cruises from November t…
  • The Disney Adventure is set to visit Los Angeles as part of its repositioning voyage to Southeast Asia and Singapore. After spending two weeks in Port Canaveral, the newest ship in Disney Cruise Line’s fleet transited the Panama Canal earlier this month.…
  • Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambience recently kicked off one of the company’s longest cruises this year, a 40-day voyage to the Caribbean. Sailing roundtrip from Tilbury, the “Jewels of the Caribbean Sea” itinerary is highlighted by visits…
  • Ambassador Cruise Line and Greatest Hits Radio have expanded the list of performers at their Greatest Hits Radio Escape II cruise scheduled to set sail from the UK next month. According to a press release, musicians Martin Kemp and Lulu will join the cast of p…
  • TUI Cruises has launched an exclusive Mein Schiff Monopoly edition, the company said in a statement. The game allows players to discover bars and restaurants, experience a range of leisure activities and immerse themselves in the world of Mein Schiff cruises i…
  • The new Amangati will offer two helipads when it enters service for Aman at Sea in the Mediterranean in 2027. According to the company’s website, the helicopter landing areas were designed for effortless arrivals and departures, which can be arranged upo…
  • Carnival Cruise Line is informing guests of a delay for the Carnival Sunshine cruise that was scheduled to depart from Norfolk on Saturday. According to a statement issued by the company, the ship will arrive at its homeport one day later than scheduled due to…
  • Orient Express recently revealed deployment plans for 2027, which include the maiden season of its second vessel, the Orient Express Olympian. According to a press release, the ship will offer itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, along with it…
  • There is strength in early bookings for Ambassador Cruise Line, according to CEO Christian Verhounig. “While there will always be demand for last-minute deals, we’ve seen a significant shift towards early bookings, with guests planning well in advance of the d…
  • HX Expeditions has announced a new documentary series, “Julia Bradbury’s Wonders of the Frozen South.” Created in partnership with ITV, the three-part series will air on ITV1 at 12.45pm on Feb. 15, Feb. 22 and March 1. According to a press release, the series …
  • Carnival Cruise Line is doubling its deployment in Europe in 2027, with two ships set to offer summer seasons The Carnival Miracle will provide the company’s traditional mix of Mediterranean and Northern Europe cruises, while the Carnival Sunshine is sch…
  • Carnival Cruise Line sent out a statement to warn guests of cold weather in Norfolk during Carnival Sunshine’s upcoming cruise. As part of its year-round schedule on the U.S. East Coast, the 1996-built ship is scheduled to depart from its homeport in Vir…
  • Oceanwide Expeditions has set a world record for the southernmost point reached by a non-icebreaker vessel in the Weddell Sea for the second year in a row, the company said. On Feb. 5, 2026, the  Ortelius recorded a position of 78 degrees 05.60 minutes south i…
  • Royal Caribbean International sent out a statement to a selected group of guests, inviting them to cancel their bookings for the Feb. 7, 2026, cruise onboard the Oasis of the Seas. According to the letter, the company was looking for passengers who might have …
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