Cruise News

  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises has launched an air travel program called Air Concierge. Debuting April 1, 2026, it will replace the current Ultimate All-Inclusive Fare pricing option for guests in the United States and Canada, the company said in a statement. “This…
  • MSC Cruises announced upgrades to the MSC Yacht Club restaurants, part of the company’s “ship-within-a-ship” concept. The company said in a press release that the refurbishment will be rolled out across its three Fantasia-class ships, set to undergo drydocks i…
  • The AIDAbella is resuming service in Palma de Mallorca on March 11 following its AIDA Evolution refurbishment. The cruise ship had previously spent seven weeks in a shipyard in Marseille, where it underwent a comprehensive overhaul and modernization. According…
  • The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has presented its winter 2027–2028 itineraries across Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean and the South Pacific aboard the Evrima, Ilma, and Luminara. Sailing from October 2027 to May 2028, the season features more than 60 voyages and…
  • Royal Caribbean is debuting a new America’s Got Talent stage show on the Legend of the Seas in August 2026. America’s Got Talent LIVE will deliver a reimagined extension of the global variety show, marking the first time the series will headline at…
  • Compagnie Française de Croisières (CFC) has issued a statement saying that there would be no price increases until next March. The company said that the prices for its entire 2026-2027 program would remain competitive despite the geopolitical context in the Mi…
  • P&O Cruises is offering additional onboard spend money for over 400 Select Price fly-cruise holidays departing between April 2, 2026, and March 18, 2028. Up to £850 onboard spending money is available for fly-cruises to Canary Islands, Mediterranean and Ca…
  • Oceania Cruises launched a new global brand campaign called The Joy of Traveling Well, the company said in a press release. The campaign reflects the company’s focus on intentional, enriching travel at sea and aligns with Oceania’s transition to an…
  • Amid ongoing security concerns and regional operational challenges, multiple cruise lines have now cancelled the remainder of their 2025-26 winter deployments in the Arabian Gulf. MSC With sailings in the region through early April, MSC Cruises cancelled the r…
  • The Dream officially launched its 2026 homeport season in Shanghai earlier this week, departing on a cruise to South Korea. The Dream, operated by Tianjin Oriental, is now based at Shanghais Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal for the season. Its deploymen…
  • Princess Cruises will offer a 115-day world cruise onboard the Coral Princess in 2028, the company announced in a press release. The 2028 World Cruise will visit 49 destinations across 24 countries and five continents, featuring 39 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.…
  • Margaritaville at Sea today announced the debut of two Bridge Wing Suites onboard the new Beachcomber. According to a press release, the suites will introduce the most distinctive accommodations created by the cruise line and will be located on Deck 9, directl…
  • Port Tampa Bay’s 51 visits scheduled for March is set to break its all-time monthly record for cruise ship calls, according to a press release. This is interpreted to reflect the increasing interest from travelers seeking departures from Florida’s Gulf Coast. …
  • Polar Latitudes Expeditions announced that it is adding the Discoverer, which was formerly known as the Exploris One, to its fleet. According to a press release, the expedition ship will join the company’s Antarctica program starting with the 2026-27 sea…
  • SeaDream Yacht Club has unveiled new destinations for the 2027 and 2028 seasons, ranging from Mediterranean harbors to remote North Atlantic isles and Caribbean hideaways. In a press release, the company said it plans to add 27 ports in 2027 and at least 28 in…
  • Virtuoso has announced its 2026 Virtuoso Cruise Icons, recognizing advisors whose cruise sales performance ranks among the best in the industry. A group of 178 advisors worldwide have earned the designation this year. “Cruise Icons are the advisors the industr…
  • MarineXchange (MXP) has introduced an AI-powered functionality for its iTV which could help cruise lines increase revenue by enabling guest to book events from their cabins, the company said in a statement. Instead of limiting the use of cabin TV to entertainm…
  • Carnival Cruise Line has introduced a new dining option for its guests called “Express Dining.” Available nightly, the option offers a multi-course dinner experience in under an hour for groups of six guests or fewer, featuring a slightly abbreviated selection…
  • Tianjin International Cruise Homeport welcomed the arrival of the p Vision on March 2, marking the start of the vessel’s first season from a northern Chinese homeport. The ship is the former Costa Magica which Tianjin Oriental International Cruise Line a…
  • Virgin Voyages cruises departing from New York City will sail from the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal starting on April 6, 2026. In a statement sent to booked guests, the company said that the change is valid for all of its scheduled sailings from the port. Operatin…
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