Cruise News

  • The recently announced deployment for the Carnival Firenze in 2026-27 will mark Carnival Cruise Line’s return to South America following a 14-year gap. As part of a repositioning cruise to Miami, the Firenze is set to offer three sailings in the region, visiti…
  • Terra Nova Expeditions is gearing up to launch operations for the 2026-27 Antarctica season with the St. Helena. “We are launched and up and running. It’s now about finalizing our guides,” said Greg Carter, founder and CEO. Carter explained t…
  • StarCruises announced that it celebrated the inaugural arrival of the Star Voyager in Xiamen on Saturday, September 20, 2025. To commemorate this occasion, the cruise line announced additional weekend departures from Hong Kong every Friday through November 14,…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line is cancelling a visit to Costa Maya as part of itinerary updates for Norwegian Escape’s Jan. 11, 2026 sailing. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the change is related to port availability in the Mexican cruise port. Sailing …
  • Hebrides Cruises, a family-run small ship cruise line based in Oban in Scotland, has been recognized nationally for its food experience with a Scottish Food & Drink Excellence award. The company prides itself on showcasing the very best in a region known f…
  • TUI Cruises has announced that Andrea Berg, a German Schlager singer, will perform live concerts onboard the Mein Schiff fleet in September 2026. The “Andrea Berg Cruise,” which is roundtrip from Germany, will be open for bookings in due course. Fr…
  • The Disney Destiny started her conveyance on the River Ems, moving from Papenburg, Germany, start on Friday evening. During conveyance, the Disney Destiny traveled around 20 miles down the Ems River through a series of locks and channels to reach the shores o…
  • P&O Cruises is reportedly cancelling select sailings that were scheduled to take place onboard the Arvia and the Ventura in 2026. According to reports by British media, two cruises were cancelled, including the April 11, 2027, cruise onboard the Arvia. Sai…
  • The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s Ilma recently completed its first year of service after being delivered on July 15, 2024. Built by the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard, the 456-guest vessel officially entered service for the company on September 5, 2024.…
  • The new Legend of the Seas is set to enter service for Royal Caribbean International earlier that originally scheduled, offering three additional preview cruises. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the third Icon-class vessel is now set to debut o…
  • Paul Gauguin Cruises has announced that it will be hosting special guests onboard the Paul Gauguin’s Arts and Culture itinerary for Thanksgiving. The guests will join the 10-night “More Tuamotus and Society Islands sailing,” a celebratory occ…
  • DOF Robotics, a cruise supplier in the robotics industry offering simulation systems and educational stories, is going public. The IPO represents a strategic step on the company’s sustainable growth path and will play a significant role in investing in h…
  • Virgin’s Brilliant Lady sailed into Saint John during her North American debut on September 19, 2025. “We’re thrilled to welcome the Brilliant Lady and her Sailors to our beautiful city,” said Craig Bell Estabrooks, president and CEO of Port …
  • AIDA Cruises announced that it will be hosting The Prinzen, Frenzy, Melissa Naschenweng, voXXclub and others for “The O’zapft is! Cruise 2026” onboard the AIDAnova during the Oktoberfest season. From September 12 to 19, 2026, the AIDAnova wil…
  • Royal Caribbean International is adding a significant number of staterooms to the Harmony of the Seas during its Royal Amplified refit. Cruise Industry News estimates that the 2016-built ship will resume service next May with over 91 additional cabins. Most of…
  • Heritage Expeditions has announced the first wave of the ship-wide internal refurbishment of the 140-guest flagship Heritage Adventurer, which is underway in Singapore. Commercial Director and Expedition Leader Aaron Russ said that the first wave includes the …
  • Margaritaville at Sea has announced the launch of its new Trade Management Portal, which is designed exclusively for travel advisors as part of the company’s ongoing expansion within the travel trade sector. The company said in a press release that the p…
  • Silversea has announced that it concluded its 2025 Arctic season after a series of voyages from May to September. The Silver Endeavour sailed across the High Arctic, navigating regions from Svalbard to Greenland and Arctic Canada. The company said in a press r…
  • Ambassador Cruise Line announced that The Cruise: Fun Loving Brits at Sea, produced in collaboration with Title Role Productions, will return with a new season from September 29. The series showcases Ambassador’s no-fly sailings across national broadcast…
  • Viva Cruises has announced that it is expanding its boutique horizons with the Viva Unique, the second ship in its premium Viva Boutique collection, following the launch of the Viva Beyond in 2026. The company said in a press release that the ship will have a …
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