Cruise News

  • MSC Cruises is set to offer exclusive itineraries during its 2025-26 winter season in Brazil and South America. Following a record-breaking winter cruise program in 2024-25, the company will deploy five ships in South America between October 2025 and April 202…
  • Viking has launched its 2025 European river season, with its fleet of Viking Longships setting sail along Europe’s waterways, the company said in a statement. This season, Viking is introducing seven new sister ships designed for European rivers and accommodat…
  • Mitsui Ocean Cruises has revealed 18 new cruises onboard the Mitsui Ocean Fuji from April 2025 to May 2026. The new sailings are now open for sale in North America at the company’s dedicated website, which is available here. According to a press release, the n…
  • Atlantic Canada is preparing for a strong 2025 cruise season, with ships calling from March through late November, its longest season yet. The region will welcome new and returning cruise ships, reinforcing its appeal as a global cruise destination, according …
  • MSC Cruises has revealed a new entertainment lineup for the MSC Virtuosa during the summer 2025 season, which will include the live-to-film concert Dirty Dancing: In Concert. The ship will homeport in Southampton, UK, offering cruises to Northern Europe, the A…
  • Cunard has unveiled a new look for the Queen Elizabeth ahead of her season in North America, where she will be spending the summer in Alaska followed by her Miami-based operation sailing to the Caribbean. The company said in a press release that the 2,000-gues…
  • The Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong welcomed three cruise ships from two cruise lines on March 19, 2025, according to a press release. The Queen Anne, which arrived a day earlier for an overnight stay, and the Norwegian Sky made their inaugural calls, whi…
  • TUI announced in a press release that between March 2-16, more than 2,000 travel agents had the opportunity to experience the Mein Schiff Relax over four “Together at Sea” sailings, which took place before the ship’s christening. TUI said it …
  • After naming Gustavo Benetti as its new sales director for Latin America, Swan Hellenic is investing in the markets of the region. “The company is really investing in our markets,” Benetti said during an industry event in Brazil earlier this month. “Brazil is …
  • Atlas Ocean Voyages has launched its “Polar Expeditions by Atlas” sailings to Antarctica between November 2026 through March 2027. The cruises are now available for bookings. Atlas said in a press release that guests booking by June 30 will receive…
  • iStrive has launched its new website, www.istrive-ltd.com, highlighting its range of specialized solutions for the cruise industry. The platform details the company’s expertise in operational excellence, crew development and strategic advisory services f…
  • Royal Caribbean International is pushing forward the maiden season of the new Star of the Seas with the addition of a new showcase sailing. Initially set to enter service 11 days later, the new Icon-class ship will now welcome its first paying guests on Aug. 2…
  • The Government of Antigua and Barbuda reassured U.S. travelers that there is no travel ban between the two countries. According to a press release, U.S. nationals and legal residents can continue to travel visa-free to and from Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua and…
  • Astro Ocean Cruises kicked off a series of cruises departing from the Chinese port of Shenzhen earlier this month. Marking Piano Land’s return to the homeport following a six-year hiatus, the deployment started on March 15, 2025. The 1995-built ship is schedul…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line celebrated a double milestone earlier this week with the delivery of the Norwegian Aqua and the float out of the Norwegian Luna. According to a press release, the new Aqua was handed over by the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy, on…
  • Heineken has announced that it is launching two commemorative limited-edition collector can designs to mark SAIL 2025 (Aug. 20-24, 2025). The company is a sponsor of the festival’s night-time entertainment with the SAIL ON STAGE series. Heineken said tha…
  • Oceania Cruises has announced that it will debut its new Aquamar Bath + Skincare Essentials range of products in all guest accommodations onboard in spring 2025. The company said in a press release that the new collection features shampoo, conditioner, body wa…
  • Atlas Ocean Voyages has announced the lineup of chefs and culinary experts for its upcoming 2025 Epicurean Expeditions. The company said in a press release that its 2025 epicurean itineraries will feature ports across Europe and that guest chefs and experts wi…
  • Marella Cruises is adding new visits to Cannes to its itineraries in the Western Mediterranean in the summer of 2025. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the Marella Discovery is now set to visit the French destination during its seven-night “Highl…
  • Viking has taken delivery of its newest river ship, the Viking Nerthus, at Meyer’s Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany. The 168-guest Viking Longship will join the company’s fleet on the Seine River, sailing the eight-day Paris & the Heart…
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