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While a proposed new cruise dock could expand the number of cruise berths in Juneau, the city currently has no plans to increase the number of guests arriving.
Speaking with Cruise Industry News, Tourism Director of the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ), Alexan…
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Leah Talactac, president and CFO of Viking, said that demand across the company’s portfolio is resilient.
“From a repeat guest percentage, we are seeing quite a few of our guests repeat. For the 2024 season, 53 percent of our guests had traveled wi…
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Scenic Group announced that it hosted its annual “Night of the Stars” gala on November 11, recognizing the achievements of its top travel partners from across the Americas.
The event was held at The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection…
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Hurtigruten has unveiled its Black Friday deals, offering up to 50 percent off selected Norway cruises when booked between November 18 and December 2, 2025.
The company said that the limited-time deals apply to selected departures from December 1, 2025, to Sep…
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Torstein Hagen, CEO of Viking, said on the company’s third quarter earnings call that one of its key advantages lies in its river docking locations.
“These set Viking apart,” Hagen said. “Our river vessels dock in the hearts of cities a…
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The keel of the Orient Express Olympian was laid today at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazaire, France.
According to a press release, the milestone marked the start of the assembly phase of the construction of the second vessel of Orient Expre…
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From September 2027 through March 2028, three of Holland America Line’s ships will offer cruises through Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, the company announced in a press release.
The season introduces longer cruises, including itineraries of 14 t…
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Sustainability Officer Julie Higgins has been announced as the Godmother of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises’ newest Super Ship, the S.S. Emilie, according to a press release.
Higgins will name the ship on March 21, 2026 before it sets out on its inaugura…
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MXP has put the spotlight on Enterprise Employee Management, a fully integrated enterprise solution for all HR-relevant processes.
The solution is purpose-built to address the challenges HR professionals face in the cruise industry.
According to the company, t…
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Industry growth and high service standards are collectively promising great things for the river cruise world, travel advisors told Cruise Industry News in the 2026 European River Cruise Market Report.
Booking trends are looking significantly positive, with fr…
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Viking Holdings has reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.
Key Highlights
Viking celebrated the achievement of a 100-ship fleet milestone.
Total revenue was $1,999.6 million for the third quarter of 2025, an increase of 19.…
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Havila Voyages has entered into an agreement to refinance its 456 million euro of outstanding debts, the company announced in a press release.
According to the statement, the agreement provides 15-year financing to ensure predictability and room for maneuverin…
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Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its offering of premium menus for guests currently sailing onboard the Carnival Magic.
As part of the company’s SEA program, the vessel is currently offering an adults-only casino cruise departing from Miami.
In a social media…
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Samsung Electronics has supplied over 6,000 TVs and displays to Royal Caribbean International’s Star of the Seas.
According to a press release, the hospitality TVs and Smart Signage displays are being used in guest cabins, crew quarters and public areas, inclu…
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Atlas Ocean Voyages has announced its deployment for the 2027-28 Antarctica season aboard the World Traveler and World Navigator, according to a press release.
“Antarctica remains the crown jewel of expedition travel, and we are excited to unveil our most dive…
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Costa Cruises has announced its Asia offerings for 2026 that offer guests an immersion into authentic Japan.
After announcing featured destinations between November 2025 and early 2026, the company has expanded its portfolio with two new 11-day itineraries abo…
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Virgin Voyages announced the launch of its Black Friday deals, offering Sailors the chance to buy one Sailor and get the second 80 percent off now through December 4.
The offer also allows travelers to score up to a $400 bar tab.
Select sailings are available …
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AdventureSmith Explorations announced that it has seen the following trends among travelers booking small ship cruises with the company:
Bookings
Booking windows have lengthened, indicating that travelers are planning farther ahead and booking less last-minute…
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Carnival Cruise Line has launched new ads for the “Find Your Fun Again” campaign starring Emmy-winning actor, author and humorist Nick Offerman.
The campaign is the first under the company’s new brand platform, “Carnival Is Calling,R…
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Hapag-Lloyd Cruises made a double call to Lisbon earlier this month with the Europa 2 and the Europa.
Calling it a “special and rare moment,” the company celebrated the ship meeting on its social media profiles.
According to Hapag-Lloyd, the double call offere…
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