Cruise News

  • MSC Cruises has unveiled new family entertainment options aboard its latest ship, the MSC World Asia. Once it debuts in the Mediterranean in December 2026, the ship will sail seven-night itineraries to destinations including Barcelona, Marseille, Messina, Civi…
  • Dream Cruises and skincare brand Kiehl’s teamed up for a three-night skincare and wellness experience aboard the Genting Dream. Influencers from Singapore and Malaysia were invited to experience Kiehl’s latest UV serum in real conditions during a Penang–Kuala …
  • Cruise Industry News looks into some of the key drydock projects that are happening around the world in April. Harmony of the Seas
    Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International
    Capacity: 5,558 guests
    Tonnage: 227,625
    Year built: 2016
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises is launching a Travel Partner Council as part of its Regent Elevate Travel Advisor program. It comprises three tiers: The Elevate Council, Elevate Council Elite and Elevate Premier Advisor. In a press release, Regent said the program …
  • Jørn Henriksen, director of expedition operations at Viking, has been appointed chair of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators’ executive committee, according to a press release. Henriksen has been involved in Antarctic travel since …
  • TUI River Cruises is adding 10 new excursions to its 2026 European program, which will enable guests to explore its newest port, Kladovo in Serbia, among others. According to a statement, guests can visit Kladovo during a seven-night “East Danube Delights” rou…
  • AmaWaterways has introduced a new culinary experience offering guests hands-on cooking sessions with French grandmothers, according to a press release. The Cooking with Mamie program is available exclusively on the AmaDante and AmaLyra as part of the Paris &am…
  • Crew members will join the TUI Cruises’ ships that were stranded in the Middle East in South Africa, according to Crew Center. Set to welcome guests back in Europe in early May, the Mein Schiff 4 and the Mein Schiff 5 are currently sailing with reduced staffin…
  • Merima has opened a new office and logistics center at the Blue Industry Park, a new maritime industry business park near the Turku shipyard. In a press release, the company described the industry park as Europe’s leading maritime and manufacturing indus…
  • A travel agent who shares her name with P&O Cruises ship the Iona is planning to get married on the vessel next year. Iona Ginn, a travel consultant with Hays Travel, will get married aboard the ship on September 12, 2027, during a seven-night cruise to th…
  • Urban One media company is partnering with Virgin Voyages to bring its ONE Voyage Experience cruise onboard the Resilient Lady. Described as a reimagined evolution of the Fantastic Voyage, the 2026 sailing taking place from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1, will depart from …
  • Foyle Port has officially commenced its 2026 cruise season with the arrival of the Le Lapérouse, marking Ponant’s first visit to the port, according to a press release. The expedition vessel anchored in Greencastle on April 16 as part of a 10-day Celtic …
  • Poseidon Expeditions has wrapped up its 2025-26 Antarctic season. According to the company, the season’s standout moment came during the New Year cruise, when near-perfect weather conditions allowed the expedition team to land at Bailey Head on Deception…
  • Shenzhen International Cruise Homeport recorded 1.1 million travelers in the first quarter of 2026, a 6 percent year-on-year increase, according to an April 12 report by the Shenzhen Special Zone Daily. The homeport is preparing to welcome the Adora Magic City…
  • Astro Ocean’s Piano Land is set to wrap up its Hong Kong homeport season by the end of May, according to its published sailing schedule. The vessel’s itineraries from the Asian hub have included voyages to ports in Vietnam, Malaysia and Brunei. The…
  • Bantry Bay Port Company will mark the beginning of its 2026 cruise season on April 26 with the arrival of the Le Lapérouse, the first of 12 cruise vessels scheduled to call this year, according to a press release. Across the season, Bantry Bay will welcome a m…
  • The Costa Fortuna recently repositioned to the Mediterranean for its final season in service for Costa Cruises. After 23 years sailing for the Carnival-owned brand, the 103,000-ton vessel is set to be handed over to Margaritaville at Sea in September. As previ…
  • The Brilliant Lady recently arrived at the Port of San Diego for the first time as part of Virgin Voyages’ maiden season on the West Coast. After debuting in Los Angeles in early April, the 2,770-guest ship is now offering a series of cruises to the Mexi…
  • The MSC Euribia is currently returning to Europe through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal, according to AIS data. After spending nearly two months stranded in the Arabian Gulf, the MSC Cruises vessel was expected to reposition to Northern Europe through Africa. …
  • The Port of Montreal launched its 2026 cruise season on Friday with the arrival of the Victory I, kicking off a season that runs through October 31 and is expected to bring nearly 50,000 passengers to the city across 39 operations. According to a press release…
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