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In celebration of Alaska Statehood Day and in anticipation of America’s 250th anniversary, Holland America Line has announced a special collaboration with Pacific Northwest lifestyle brand Pendleton Woolen Mills: a custom-designed, numbered, Alaska-themed thro…
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The MSC World Europa is scheduled to return to the Middle East for a second consecutive winter season in 2027-28.
According to MSC Cruises’ website, the LNG-powered vessel will reposition to the Arabian Gulf in late November 2027.
Upon completing a summer depl…
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The Amera recently sailed from Bremerhaven, Germany, for a 134-night world cruise.
As one of the three world cruises being offered Phoenix Reisen during the 2025-26 winter season, the itinerary started on December 16, 2025.
According to Phoenix Reisen, the cru…
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Over 30,000 new berths will enter service in the cruise industry in 2026, with 14 new ocean-going ships slated to start cruising.
The ships were built at a cost of over $10 billion; they range from the biggest of them all: the Legend of the Seas from Royal Car…
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MSC Cruises recently opened bookings for the trans-Atlantic crossings of its 2027-28 winter season in South America.
According to a press release, the opening of sales offers passengers the opportunity to plan their vacations in advance, embarking on a reposit…
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The Silver Muse recently resumed revenue service for Silversea after undergoing a major drydock update in Europe.
As previously reported by Cruise Industry News, the project included a significant berth addition, which increased the ship’s capacity by roughly …
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Princess Cruises rang in 2026 in full bloom with an appearance at the iconic 137th Rose Parade, unveiling its “Together in the Magic of Alaska” float.
The company said its floral masterpiece depicted Star Princess sailing through Alaska’s beauty, marking the h…
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In what has become an industry tradition, 11 cruise ships were on hand in Funchal to welcome in 2026 in Portugal, with guests and crew getting a front row seat to the city’s fireworks display.
TUI Cruises had three of its vessels there, including the new…
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Cruise Industry News takes a look at the trends across the cruise business for 2026 and beyond.
Larger Newbuilds
Cruise ships will continue to grow in size over the next decade, with new vessels exceeding 200,000 tons debuting for all major brands.
The lineup …
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Ten cruise ships will gather in Ilha da Madeira for Funchal’s traditional New Year’s Eve firework display.
The vessels are expected to bring over 20,000 guests to welcome 2026 at the Portuguese island, in addition to nearly 10,000 crew members.
The lineup incl…
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Seven cruise ships are set to gather in Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana for the town’s New Year’s Eve festivities.
Vessels from Costa Cruises, MSC Cruises and Plantours are set to anchor in front of the Brazilian beach for a firework display that will start at mid…
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Astro Ocean’s Piano Land is back in Hong Kong following her Malaysia program, as the former P&O ship arrived at the Ocean Terminal with 1,700 guests on Dec. 31.
The company said its Malaysia program was the first time a Chinese cruise ship had homeported o…
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Scenic announced that it will represent Antarctica during ABC News’ live New Year’s Eve broadcast highlighting all seven continents.
According to a press release, the broadcast will mark the first time the network will ring in the New Year live from Antarctica…
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has an orderbook that now includes 14 ships being delivered to three brands over the next decade.
With recent orders for Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises, the company will now take delivery of 14 vessels by 20…
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A diverse lineup of cruise ships debuted in 2025, with 13 new vessels delivered, ranging from luxury newbuilds to mega ships.
Here’s the list of new vessels that entered service since January:
Mein Schiff Relax
Cruise Line: TUI Cruises
Capacity: 4,…
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Hong Kong, with its strategic location and deep-water port, has long served as a pivotal maritime hub in the region and now a tender has become available to operate and manage the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal (KTCT) starting from June 2028.
Guided by the Action Pla…
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Coral Expeditions’ Coral Adventurer has run aground in Papua New Guinea on Saturday, according to a report by the BBC.
According to the news source, the expedition vessel became stuck on a reef off the eastern coast of the archipelago with over 80 guests and 4…
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Ege Port Kuşadası announced that it closed the 2025 cruise season with record-breaking numbers of cruise calls and passenger traffic.
According to a press release, the Global Ports Holding-operated port welcomed nearly 620 cruise calls this year, reinforcing i…
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Atlas Ocean Voyages said that it is seeing continued commercial momentum following a record sales performance in 2025.
According to a press release, the company saw a 22 percent year-over-year increase in sales revenue, concluding the year in its strongest boo…
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Carnival Cruise Line is returning to Times Square in New York to light the New Year’s Eve Ball for the fifth year in a row, with Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation, leading the company’s delegation as guests across Carnival’s fleet celebrate the new y…
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