Cruise News

  • The Aranui 5 recently completed its tenth year of service, having departed on its maiden voyage on December 8, 2015. Designed to transport both passengers and freight, the Aranui 5 was built at the Huanghai Shipbuilding Yard in Shandong, China. Replacing the A…
  • Hurtigruten has announced a new monthly exclusive offer with 50 percent off for trade only. This is in addition to its Wave offerings of up to 30 percent off sailings for clients and the return of the travel advisor-focused ‘Sell Three, Sail Free’ …
  • The Government of the Bahamas is planning to introduce a series of enhancements to the island of Mayaguana, which includes the construction of a new port and cruise terminal. According to a press release issued by the country’s Office of the Prime Minister, th…
  • Ambassador Cruise Line has teamed up with Boom Radio to launch “One More Dream”, a new project offering performers who hope for success a chance to claim the limelight at last. The campaign is designed to resonate with Baby Boomer audiences and aud…
  • Paul Gauguin Cruises has launched its Wave season offer. The “Take Your Sweetie to Tahiti” sale offers guests $1,000 shipboard credit per stateroom or suite, paired with a bottle of Champagne and a chocolate treat. Open to bookings made in the Amer…
  • PortMiami has announced that Mayor Levine Cava, Royal Caribbean Group and partners led a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Cruise Terminal G at PortMiami. In attendance were Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade Board of County Commissione…
  • The Carnival Conquest sailed from Miami recently to kick off a new series of adults-only cruises for Carnival Cruise Line. As part of the company’s SEA program, the sailings are geared toward casino players and feature expanded gambling areas, themed parties, …
  • Riverside Luxury Cruises announced that it is kicking off 2026 by reflecting on a standout year of achievements in 2025. “2025 has been a truly defining year for Riverside Luxury Cruises in North America,” said Jennifer Halboth, CEO, Riverside Luxu…
  • Ponant Explorations and Smithsonian Journeys have announced their Wave Season offering, featuring $1,000 in shipboard credit per stateroom or suite on all 2026 alliance voyages. The offer includes more than 30 sailings around the world, and shore excursions wi…
  • StarCruises has announced that the Star Voyager will feature silent comedy star Tape Face for a limited-time performance run from January 9 to February 5, 2026, sailings during the ship’s deployment from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Best known for his app…
  • APT Travel Group has launched its Book to Board agent incentive, giving agents the chance to win a cruise for two plus £500 in weekly prizes for every booking made with APT Luxury and Travelmarvel. Running from January 6 to February 15, each eligible booking a…
  • National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is slightly increasing its berth count and bringing operational costs down in Alaska with the charter of the Greg Mortimer. Cruise Industry News estimates that the company will approximately 30 additional berths in the …
  • With the Disney Destiny launching service in November, following the Treasure in December 2024, Disney Cruise Line has launched two new ships in just two years, Joe Schott, president of Disney Signature Experiences, which includes Disney Cruise Line, pointed o…
  • The Azamara Journey set sail from Port Louis on Jan. 4 to kick off a unique itinerary to East Africa and the Indian Ocean. Sailing roundtrip from the port in Mauritius, the 16-night cruise features visits to destinations in the Vanilla Islands, Tanzania and Ke…
  • AIDA Cruises opened bookings for cruises to the Middle East and the Arabian Gulf during the 2027-28 winter season. Marking the company’s return to the destination after a two-year hiatus, the itineraries will be operated by the AIDAperla. The 2017-built vessel…
  • Viking and the PGA TOUR have initiated a new multi-year marketing partnership that designates Viking as the Official Cruise Line of the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions. Running through 2030, the agreement will focus on a brand awareness campaign for Viking acr…
  • Holland America Line has experienced a surge in demand for European cruises, with bookings for its 2026 season up more than a third compared to this time last year. The rise is notable in the cruise line’s Northern Europe voyages, the company said in a s…
  • Cruise Industry News has officially launched the 2026 Drydocking and Refurbishment Report, now available for immediate download in PDF format. This definitive resource provides a comprehensive analysis of the global cruise ship drydock market. It features a ma…
  • Seabourn’s 2026 World Cruise departed Long Beach, Calif., on January 6 aboard the Seabourn Sojourn, beginning a 129-day voyage that will visit 63 destinations across 14 countries. On the eve of departure, guests gathered for a Seabourn-hosted dinner at S…
  • United Waterways has announced that the Grand Council of the canton of Basel-Stadt approved the sale of Basler Personenschifffahrt (BPG) to United Waterways The company said that with this acquisition, United Waterways is expanding its “Floating Venues&#…
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