Cruise News

  • Azamara Cruises has partnered with Milam & Greene Whiskey for a bourbon experiment at sea called the Bourbon Quest. As part of this, one of four bourbon barrels will join the Azamara Quest on March 26, 2026, for its 188-night 2027 World Cruise, which will …
  • The upgraded Carnival Dream is returning to Galveston following a 16-day drydock in Marseille, according to a statement. The ship is scheduled to reach its Galveston homeport on April 5 after it completes a transatlantic journey sailing from Barcelona with cal…
  • Cunard has partnered with celebrity fashion stylist Micaela Erlanger to offer Grill Suite guests access to personalized styling services and a digital style guide, according to a press release. Available exclusively to Queens Grill and Princess Grill Suite gue…
  • Sea Cloud Cruises has presented its brochure featuring a collection of voyages aboard the Sea Cloud Spirit and Sea Cloud II sailing from January 2027 through March 2028. According to a press release, the highlights of the season will include Caribbean island-h…
  • The Coral Princess arrived in Singapore on March 22 as part of her 131-night world cruise before departing on a 56-night journey to Alaska and the U.S. West Coast. Carrying 2,000 guests, the Coral Princess is navigating a 35,000 plus nautical mile Circle Pacif…
  • The Carnival Encounter has returned to Brisbane from drydock with refreshed interiors, a new hull livery and expanded entertainment programming. The ship now features a Cloud 9 Spa Thermal Suite with heated thermal lounges, saunas and steam baths. All five poo…
  • Virgin Voyages will stage what it says will be the largest celebration ever held on the open ocean – all four of its Lady ships meeting at sea on Feb. 16, 2027. The event is being called “Sisters at Sea.” As part of this, the Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady, Resili…
  • Princess Cruises has announced four new immersive onboard experiences as part of its North to Alaska program in 2026. According to a press release, the expanded program features 180 departures and visits to 19 destinations, giving travelers a chance to experie…
  • Seabourn has revealed the names of speakers who will come onboard the Seabourn Quest for the Seabourn Conversations program during the 2027 World Cruise. The World Cruise will sail from Miami on January 5, 2027, visiting 67 destinations in 19 countries across …
  • The MSC Sinfonia is currently returning to Europe with no guests onboard after completing a winter season in South America. Having spent the past four months serving the Brazilian market, the MSC Cruises vessel started its repositioning voyage in Santos on Mar…
  • The Noordam sailed from Australia earlier this month to kick off a 36-night repositioning voyage to the West Coast. Sailing between Sydney and Seattle, the month-long itinerary started in mid-March and includes destinations in the South Pacific, French Polynes…
  • The MSC Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the MSC Group, has strengthened its partnership with the Bahamas’ Perry Institute for Marine Science (PIMS), aimed at restoring marine biodiversity. The two are working together to protect and restore some of the Ca…
  • The new Norwegian Luna is currently crossing the Atlantic ahead of making its debut in the United States. Delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line earlier this year, the vessel is offering a 13-night repositioning voyage that started in Italy on March 10, 2026. The …
  • Carnival Cruise Line is adjusting select itineraries of the Carnival Panorama for 2026, the company announced in a statement. According to the letter sent to booked guests, 11 sailings will see slightly modified itineraries, which include updated port times an…
  • Riviera Travel has announced in a press release that its Festive 2027 river cruises, new 2028 sailings on the Mekong River and 2027 Danube sailings are available for purchase. “This is one of our most significant launches of the year, bringing together festive…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line is reportedly dropping a planned change that would see beverage packages no longer being honored at Great Stirrup Cay. The move was initially set to take effect on March 1, 2026, but had already been delayed by the company. Now, travel ag…
  • The Port of Hamburg is celebrating its 837th anniversary in May, with AIDA Cruises participating as a sponsor for the 12th time. In a press release, the cruise line described the event, which will be held from May 8 to 10, 2026, as one of Europe’s larges…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) has announced three finalists of its “Keep Bears Wild” art contest. In a statement, the company said the initiative’s goal is to raise awareness about responsible coexistence with bears in Alaska, noting that ar…
  • AIDA Cruises presented this year’s AIDA Smiling Star Awards to selected sales partners onboard the AIDAbella on March 12. The ship resumed service in Palma de Mallorca on March 11 following a seven-week drydock. In a press release, the company said the a…
  • TUI River Cruises has chosen two employees as godparents for its new ship, the TUI Aria, the company said in a statement. They are TUI agent Paula Burgess and Senior Commercial Manager at TUI River Cruises Mark Sage. Working at TUI for 34 years, Burgess has be…
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