Cruise News

  • The American Patriot is ready to kick off its maiden season for American Cruise Lines (ACL) on June 21, 2025. After passing its sea trials recently, the 130-guest ship is set to launch service for the U.S.-based brand in New England. Sailing from Boston, the s…
  • Virgin Voyages appointed John Lovell as Board Member and Senior Advisor, the company announced in a press release. According to the company, Lovell’s appointment represents a significant strategic acquisition for the brand, reinforcing its momentum as a partne…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has highlighted its 2025 offerings and summer voyages for the season in destinations across Europe and Alaska. The company said in a press release that it is offering up to $1,000 off all sailings. NCL’s “More at SeaR…
  • MarineXchange (MXP) has received official certification from eu-LISA for its System-to-System (S2S) carrier interface. The interface enables cruise lines to meet EES (Entry-Exit System) and ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) requireme…
  • Seabourn is expanding its culinary program to include new menus, expanded chef-led shore excursions and reimagined onboard dining concepts. The company said that at the heart of the enhancements is a renewed focus on regional authenticity and fresh, locally so…
  • Semester at Sea recently announced its new fall 2026 itinerary, which will include visits to destinations on four continents. According to the brand, the voyage was designed to allow guests to study abroad while calling at ports in Europe, Africa, South Americ…
  • The Heritage Adventurer made its maiden call to Daram, Samar, on June 16, marking the first time a cruise vessel has ever arrived on the island. According to Crew Center, the arrival was celebrated by local officials, residents and tourism advocates. The cruis…
  • From smaller expedition vessels to large, modern contemporary ships, Cruise Industry News gathered the latest on a number of cruise ships that are currently sitting in a limbo status. For a complete overview of the market, see the Secondhand Market Report by C…
  • The Carnival Valor debuted a series of new features and venues after undergoing a drydock earlier this month in Europe. The significant upgrades elevate guest comfort, Carnival Cruise Line said in a press release, both in public areas and staterooms. According…
  • Carnival UK is projected to contribute more than £2.5 billion to the overall UK economy over the next five years, according to an independent study. The figure is disclosed in the group’s first independent Economic Impact Report, which highlights the lin…
  • Cordelia Cruises has filed for Initial Public Offering (IPO) in India, which aims to raise the equivalent of roughly $85 million in Indian rupees. According to financial sources, the cruise line’s parent company, Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited, filed its Dr…
  • Australis Cruises is celebrating its 35th anniversary after being founded in 1990, the company announced in a press release. Offering expedition cruises in Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, the Chile-based company highlighted its growth over the decades. Accordi…
  • Quark Expeditions said in a statement that travel advisors still have two weeks to enter the Summer in the Arctic Sweepstakes, a limited-time contest exclusively for the trade. Six winners will sail on the Svalbard Explorer’s “Best of High Arctic N…
  • HX Expeditions announced the completion of a multi-million refurbishment of the Spitsbergen. According to a press release, the ship is now sailing with enhanced guest spaces such as a new bistro and a state-of-the-art science center. The Spitsbergen also debut…
  • PortMiami is expecting to welcome seven new cruise ships at its terminals during 2025, including a series of newbuilds and new-to-port vessels. The first ships to arrive were the MSC World America and the Norwegian Aqua, which debuted in South Florida soon aft…
  • Cunard has launched a new global brand campaign, introducing the confident new line: “Why cruise when you can Cunard”. Created by Supernova, the7stars’ in-house creative production studio, the campaign launches with a 60-second hero film directed by Christian …
  • Asuka Cruises recently announced the deployment of its two ships for the second half of 2025 and early 2026. According to the website of the Japan-based cruise line, bookings for the new cruise program opened in late May and include nearly 50 cruises. Set to e…
  • The Ocean Majesty is set to leave from its berth in Velsen, Netherlands, after three years housing asylum seekers. According to reports in the Dutch media, the 1966-built ship is scheduled to depart the port near Amsterdam in early August. As one of the oldest…
  • The new Skyview Regent Suite onboard the Seven Seas Prestige will have fares starting at $25,000 per night, Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced earlier this week. According to the company, the suite will be the largest ultra-luxury, all-inclusive accommodation…
  • Everllence has signed a three-year sponsorship agreement with social enterprise Plastic Fischer, which will see the clearing of rivers near Everllence locations in India of plastic waste. Plastic Fischer is a Cologne-based startup that combats ocean plastic po…
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