Cruise News

  • Norwegian Cruise Line recently made its first overnight visit to Great Stirrup Cay as part of a last-minute itinerary change. According to a statement sent to guests, the Norwegian Encore became the first ship to spend the night docked at the private island de…
  • MSC Cruises informed guests that the upcoming cruise of the MSC Meraviglia may suffer from potential delays due to the weather in New York City. As part of the company’s farewell season from the homeport, the vessel is set to depart from the Manhattan Cr…
  • The Margaritaville at Sea Paradise resumed service with new and enhanced features after undergoing a drydock in Grand Bahama. In a social media video update, Margaritaville at Sea shared a behind-the-scenes look at the work carried out onboard the 1991-built v…
  • Ponant Explorations has unveiled that 40 departures sailing in 2026 and 2027 will be offered in collaboration with partners, exploring themes of art, music, gastronomy and well-being. The company said in a press release that, through its partnership with Ducas…
  • The Viking Vela recently completed its first year of service after being delivered to Viking Cruises on December 3, 2024. Built at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Ancona, Italy, the 998-guest vessel became the 11th to be introduced by the luxury company in ten yea…
  • The Zaandam recently sailed from San Diego for Holland America Line’s “Grand Australia and New Zealand” voyage. Sailing roundtrip from California, the 93-night cruise features visits to 42 destinations across the South Pacific. According to Holland America, th…
  • Carnival Cruise Line recently issued a statement to warn guests of potential delays for Carnival Pride’s upcoming departure. Sailing from Baltimore, the vessel is set to offer a seven-night cruise to the Bahamas starting on Saturday, January 25, 2026. &#…
  • Kongsberg Gruppen shareholders have formally approved the separation of Kongsberg Maritime at an extraordinary general meeting. The company plans to list on the Oslo Stock Exchange on April 23. Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Kongsberg Discovery will for…
  • Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will host its Golden Anniversary President’s Cruise onboard the new S.S. Emilie, departing October 23, 2026, on a brand-new Danube itinerary. President and CEO Ellen Bettridge will host the exclusive sailing, which features spec…
  • Royal Caribbean International shortened the current cruise of the Harmony of the Seas to avoid bad weather in Southeast Texas. According to a statement shared with guests onboard, the Oasis-class ship is now set to return to its homeport in Galveston on Saturd…
  • HX Expeditions today announced its “HX Greenland Promise,” which will cover the company’s sailings in the region. According to a statement, the initiative aims to demonstrate a commitment to any expedition itinerary featuring Greenland. The c…
  • The Brazilian town of Ilhabela welcomed over 12,000 cruise visitors between Jan. 17 and Jan. 20, 2026. According to local authorities, the passengers and crew members arrived onboard three vessels, including the Costa Favolosa, the MSC Fantasia, and the MSC Si…
  • National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is marking the 60th anniversary of the first civilian expedition to Antarctica. On January 23, 1966, Lars-Eric Lindblad led the first group of non-scientific travelers to Antarctica, opening one of the world’s mos…
  • P&O Cruises’ two newest ships, the Arvia and the Iona, arrived together in St. Maarten in a rare joint call. The two Excel class ships, each with a capacity of 5,200 guests, docked side-by-side in the port of Philipsburg at 7 a.m. local time on Janua…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line is warning guests of value added tax (VAT) and sales tax that apply to onboard purchases on cruises in Europe and the United States. In a prepared statement, the company also asked travel agents to ensure that passengers on the applicable…
  • AIDA has announced that the AIDAluna will sail from New York in the fall of 2027 to the U.S. East Coast, Canada and the Caribbean. On September 3, 2027, the AIDAluna will depart Hamburg for its transatlantic voyage, sailing via Reykjavik, Iceland, and Prinz Ch…
  • The Port of Fortaleza in Brazil welcomed a maiden visit from Oceania Cruises’ Vista on January 17, 2026. According to local authorities, the ship brought over 1,200 visitors to the port’s Antônio Carlos Belchior Cruise Terminal. Guests were welcomed by a recep…
  • The Brazilian port of Recife welcomed Holland America Line’s Volendam for a transit call earlier this month. According to local authorities, the vessel brought over 900 guests to the port on Wednesday, January 15, 2026. Offering Holland America’s 2026 Grand Wo…
  • The Norwegian Joy recently repositioned to PortMiami to kick off a series of charter sailings and theme cruises. After completing a final cruise from Port Canaveral, the Norwegian Cruise Line ship arrived at its new homeport on January 18, 2026. The 2017-built…
  • The Port of Los Angeles has announced that Pacific Cruise Terminals, LLC (PCT), a joint venture between Carrix, Inc. and JLC Infrastructure, has been selected as the developer and operator of the future Outer Harbor cruise terminal, which will be shore power r…
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