Cruise News

  • The port of Ushuaia in Argentina welcomed a record number of cruise ships in late December, with the arrival of 19 vessels over three days. According to 24 Horas, the ships brought approximately 10,600 passengers to the town, which serves as a starting point f…
  • Australia-based My Cruises confirmed its chartering of Oceania Cruises’ Regatta for a second year starting in late 2027. According to a report by Latte Luxury News Media, the tour operator will use the vessel to offer a second world cruise under the Exploratio…
  • The 2026 drydock schedule at Fincantieri is well structured with a strong pipeline of cruise projects confirmed across the company’s yard facilities ranging from standard class renewals to larger upgrade packages, according to Massimo Costa, vice president of …
  • The Arcadia kicked off P&O Cruises’ 2026 world voyage earlier this month after departing from Southampton on January 6, 2026. As part of the “Epic World Explorer” itinerary, the vessel is now offering a 100-night cruise that will feature visits to almost 3…
  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled an industry-first, multi-platform digital advertising campaign. The initiative was created using Hybrid AI, the fusion of human-led creative disciplines, including live action, CGI and photography, with generative AI, and …
  • Ambassador Cruise Line announced that it celebrated a milestone on Monday, January 12, with the 100,000th guest setting sail on the Ambition from London Cruise Terminal in Tilbury, Essex. Carole Cotton from Leatherhead, Surrey, was welcomed aboard the Ambition…
  • Wave Group has announced the acquisition of DL Services, a company specializing in marine galley design, the supply of technical components, and the mapping of onboard spare parts and equipment. Riccardo Pompili, CEO of De Wave Group, said: “With the acq…
  • TUI Cruises has highlighted that the Mein Schiff Relax’s concept will be continued with sister ship Mein Schiff Flow, which is currently under construction in Monfalcone, Italy, at the Fincantieri shipyard. The company said that the five suite categories…
  • With a diverse class of 2026 of new cruise ships, Disney Cruise Line will lead the way in new berths entering service this year with the Singapore-based Disney Adventure, accounting for 17.9 percent of new capacity being introduced this year, according to Crui…
  • American Cruise Lines announced that its new riverboat, the American Encore, is on schedule for its inaugural season. According to a press release, the vessel will make its debut in May 2026 for a series of cruises in the Columbia and Snake Rivers. ACL said th…
  • According to Nassau Cruise Port, the MSC Grandiosa, the Oceania Allura and the Seven Seas Grandeur arrived at the destination for their inaugural calls in December. As part of its first season sailing from Port Canaveral, the Grandiosa arrived in Nassau for it…
  • The Galveston Wharves has received $8.2 million in state and federal funding to improve mobility, pedestrian and traffic safety, the port announced in a press release. “Continuing to improve mobility is a top priority for the Galveston Wharves,” said Rodger Re…
  • The Exploris One is heading to auction online as part of Exploris Expeditions & Cruises’ liquidation proceedings. Interested parties are able to place bids for the expedition vessel on Interencheres, a France-based marketplace for auctions. According to th…
  • The Celebrity Equinox recently departed from Argentina for a 14-night cruise to Antarctica and the Falkland Islands. Sailing roundtrip from the port of Buenos Aires, the itinerary is highlighted by two days of scenic cruising around Elephant Island, Paradise B…
  • The Margaritaville at Sea Paradise is currently in drydock at the Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport, the Bahamas. The 1991-built ship arrived at the facility earlier this month for a project that includes scheduled maintenance as well as updates to its public …
  • River Advice has announced the appointment of Michaela Julian as Executive Vice President (EVP) Operations. She joined the group’s headquarters in Basel in January and previously held the position of Director of Nautical Planning at Viking according to a…
  • The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced that the Luminara made its maiden call in Hong Kong on January 13, 2026. HKTB said that over the coming months, the Luminara will operate Asia-Pacific itineraries with Hong Kong serving as Homeport. HKTB stated in a…
  • The latest edition of the Cruise Ship Orderbook Data Report is out now, presenting the industry’s most comprehensive analysis of the global newbuild pipeline. This resource maps out the evolution of the cruise fleet, providing a year-by-year account of every s…
  • Holland America Line’s Zuiderdam recently sailed from PortMiami for a 21-night cruise to the Caribbean and the Bahamas. One of the longest itineraries offered by the company in the region, the “Ultimate Caribbean Escape” voyage is set to visit 16 destinations.…
  • The Costa Serena arrived in Nha Trang earlier this month, becoming the first cruise ship to visit Vietnam in 2026 as the vessel arrived at the Ana Marina International Yacht Harbor with over 2,960 guests onboard. Offering a series of cruises in Asia aimed at i…
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