Cruise News

  • Heineken has outlined the key elements of its strategy for duty-free channels, including cruise, which will strengthen its global distribution. Reflecting on Heineken’s participation at TFWA in Cannes, Global Duty Free Manager Natalia Kuldyaeva said: …
  • Crescent Seas, a new residential cruising start up, will not be chartering the Regent Seven Seas Navigator and Oceania Insignia. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), the ship owner, said in an SEC filing that the two lease agreements signed in March 2025 for…
  • “This is such an exciting time of growth for us at Uniworld,” said Ellen Bettridge, president and CEO of Uniworld, in the 2026 European River Cruise Market Report by Cruise Industry News. “We have a newbuild debuting next year on the Danube, …
  • Holland America Line has showcased its 2027-28 South America and Antarctica cruise season, which allows guests to unpack once and visit up to six countries on a single itinerary. From November 2027 through March 2028, the Zuiderdam and Oosterdam will take gues…
  • Harry Sommer, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), reported on the company’s third quarter earnings call that shorter sailings are experiencing strong demand and are part of the driving factors behind a solid foundation for future …
  • The drydock of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis is progressing at the Damen Shiprepair yard in Rotterdam. After arriving at the shipyard in late October, the 1997-built ship is undergoing technical maintenance, in addition to enhancements to its public areas…
  • Natalya Leahy, CEO of Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, said that the company’s Explorers-in-Training program, which was recently relaunched, has generated positive results. Speaking on the company’s third-quarter earnings call, Leahy said: “In …
  • “This sustained strength in demand for our product presents compelling opportunities to strategically expand our capacity, including through newbuilds and charter partnerships,” said Natalya Leahy, CEO of Lindblad Expeditions, speaking on the company’s third q…
  • Azamara Cruises announced the launch of its new Anything Azamara hotline, which will serve as a phone line designed exclusively for travel advisors. According to a press release, the dedicated line is available at 888-575-9782 and is part of the brand’s broade…
  • TUI River Cruises has announced that its second Nile River ship, the TUI Bahareya, started its voyage in Luxor. The blessing ceremony took place onboard the river ship, with a traditional “Prayer to Hapi,” the god of the River Nile, blessing the ship for safe …
  • The opportunity in the luxury cruise market has never been stronger, according to Harry Sommer, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, who was speaking on the company’s third quarter earnings call. Sommer said that both Oceania and Regent were pe…
  • Atlas Ocean Voyages has announced the appointment of Ray T. Huynh as sales director for Northeast USA and Canada, Key Accounts, in New York City. “We are excited to welcome Huynh to the Atlas family,” said Kristian C. Anderson, executive vice presi…
  • “We are conducting an extensive search,” said Harry Sommer, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, commenting on the open president vacancy at Norwegian Cruise Line. The job has been open since mid August, when David Herrera left the company. At …
  • Broward County’s Port Everglades is welcoming three new cruise ships and exceeding its own passenger record in 2025, according to a press release. A preliminary count shows that the port welcomed more than 4.7 million passengers during Fiscal Year 2025, …
  • Royal Caribbean International’s Rhapsody of the Seas sailed to Jamaica earlier today to deliver over 120 pallets of supplies. According to the company’s President and CEO, Michael Bayley, the vessel docked in Falmouth on a relief call. Marking the return of cr…
  • The Carnival Horizon made a short relief call on Tuesday in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, and delivered thousands of supplies to support Hurricane Melissa relief efforts across the island. Items, which included bottled water, baby food and diapers, canned goods and cere…
  • Cunard has announced the launch of its latest program of luxury voyages with 110 new itineraries across its fleet, visiting 97 destinations in 47 countries between October 2027 and May 2028. The new program offers guests new itineraries including 52 UNESCO Wor…
  • Holland America Line has announced that Grammy-nominated singer Jewel will perform atop its Alaska-themed display, in a tribute to her home state, along the parade route in the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, November 27. “Having J…
  • Royal Caribbean International revealed year-round cruises to the Caribbean and the Bahamas departing from Miami, Port Canaveral and Tampa starting in 2027-28. According to a press release, passengers can choose from a lineup of two- to eight-night itineraries …
  • Carnival Cruise Line today announced its next set of 2027-28 deployments, with the Carnival Sunrise offering a variety of four- to six-day itineraries from PortMiami. Starting on May 6, 2027, the ship will continue to offer a short-cruise program to The Bahama…
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