Cruise News

  • V.Group (V.) has announced its acquisition of Njord, its maritime fuel efficiency and decarbonization partner, which Maersk Tankers founded. The global marine services provider said the acquisition marks an expansion of its fuel-efficiency and decarbonization …
  • Data from the latest edition of the Cruise Industry News Global Cruise Ship Orderbook shows that 74 vessels are currently on order. To be built at a cost of over $76.5 billion, the new ships will add over 205,250 berths to the industry through 2036. The new ve…
  • A new government-backed cruise operation could be launched later this spring in the Russian Far East. The Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East intends to subsidize the acquisition of multiple cruise vessels for tour operators that will develop …
  • The newly released 2026 Cruise Industry Executive Guide is now available for immediate download, providing a comprehensive directory of cruise lines and decision makers. This essential directory features an exhaustive breakdown of more than 120 cruise operator…
  • Ambassador Cruise Line has confirmed that the Ambience will enter a scheduled dry dock at A&P Tyne in Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, on January 7, 2026, for a three-week program of technical maintenance and refurbishment works. Nick Hughes, chief operating office…
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises has relaunched its “Upgrade Your Horizon” offer, featuring a free two-category suite upgrade up to a Penthouse Suite, 50 percent reduced deposits and a $500 shipboard credit per suite on select 2026 voyages. “We are …
  • The Antigua Cruise Port celebrated a milestone on December 23, 2025, hosting over 12,000 guests and five ships in St. John’s. According to the port’s schedule, the Marella Discovery 2, the Valiant Lady, the Celebrity Eclipse, the Norwegian Epic, and Ilma from …
  • The MSC Sinfonia delayed its scheduled arrival to Santos by over ten hours on Monday due to adverse weather conditions on Brazil’s southeast coast. Offering a seven-night cruise to destinations in the country, the MSC Cruises vessel was originally set to dock …
  • Viking has announced “The Viking Savings Event,” offering North American travelers new booking incentives across its range of destination-focused voyages. From now through January 31, 2026, Viking is offering up to 35 percent off all-inclusive voya…
  • Bremerhaven Cruise Port, operated by Global Ports Holding, has concluded the 2025 cruise season with solid operational performance, setting a positive outlook for 2026. The port said it hosted 100 cruise calls throughout the year, welcoming approximately 292,0…
  • Ambassador Cruise Line has revealed its new year trade incentives launching in January: Grab a booking, Grab £20 and a £500 incentive. From Monday, January 5 to Saturday, January 31, 2026, agents can boost their bank accounts with £20 earned on every booking o…
  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ shoreside team has taken part in conservation activities at Trimley Marshes Nature Reserve, supporting efforts to protect Suffolk’s local wildlife. The company said in a press release that its staff recently spent the day …
  • Two Disney Cruise Line ships, the Disney Destiny and the Disney Dream, met at their homeport in Fort Lauderdale earlier this month. According to an update shared by Port Everglades, the double visit took place on December 26, 2025, marking the first in a serie…
  • StarCruises has announced its partnership with Under Armour, launching “Fitness @ Sea,” a fitness-focused cruise aboard the Star Voyager sailing between January 19 and 23, 2026. This four-night roundtrip sailing from Port Klang to Phuket and Singap…
  • The Britannia is set to visit an additional port as part of its Western Mediterranean cruise scheduled to depart from Southampton on July 30, 2027. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the sailing is now set to visit the Spanish port of Málaga on Au…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line’s 2027-28 winter season will be highlighted by a significant capacity expansion in Puerto Rico. For the first time, the company will deploy two Prima-class ships in San Juan: the Norwegian Prima and the Norwegian Viva. According to a rece…
  • Villa Vie Residences recently formed a new holding company named Residential Cruise Holdings Incorporated. According to its website, the holding serves as the parent company for the “world’s most innovative residential cruise ship concepts,” including Villa Vi…
  • Viking’s Chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen shared a video in which he reflected on the milestones his company achieved in 2025. “The past 12 months have been busy for us at Viking. We continued to expand our fleet with the delivery of our newest ocean ship…
  • Atlas Ocean Voyages is introducing a new Enhanced Explorer’s Choice offer, the company said in a press release. According to the statement, the new offer gives guests the opportunity to enjoy “Double the Amenities” on a limited selection of 2026 voyages. Avail…
  • Celebrity Cruises added a visit to Perfect Day at CocoCay to the itinerary of Celebrity Eclipse’s April 19, 2026, departure. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the stop at the private island destination will replace a previously scheduled visit to…
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