Cruise News

  • Royal Caribbean International is cancelling a cruise onboard the Spectrum of the Seas due to a technical issue with the ship. According to a statement sent to guests, the sailing that was scheduled to depart from Shanghai on Nov. 9, 2024, is no longer going ah…
  • Royal Caribbean announced two new transpacific voyages scheduled for April 2026, sailing aboard the Anthem of the Seas and Voyager of the Seas. According to a company statement, the two voyages will offer travelers scenic ocean views and popular destinations a…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line is making adjustments to the 2025 schedule of the Norwegian Sun, the company revealed in a statement sent to guests who booked a cruise onboard the vessel. According to the letter, the vessel is no longer set to offer a 14-night itinerary…
  • Princess Cruises’ LNG-powered Sun Princess made its inaugural visit to Nassau, Bahamas on October 13, according to a press release. The ship was greeted by local dignitaries, including Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper. They had the chance to tour the ship …
  • Royal Caribbean International is adjusting the itineraries of four of its ships in the Caribbean due to Hurricane Rafael. After departing from Tampa on Nov. 2, the Radiance of the Seas is one of the ships that saw significant itinerary changes. According to a …
  • A new hurricane in the Western Caribbean is forcing Carnival Cruise Line to adjust the itineraries and operations of several ships. According to an update shared by the company, at least four ships may be impacted by Rafael as the storm intensified into a Cate…
  • Hurtigruten Expeditions (HX) has introduced HX Explorers, a standalone loyalty program featuring exclusive benefits, according to a company statement. Launching this month, the program is designed to appeal to seasoned travelers and first-time guests with two …
  • Celestyal has agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Visit Qatar ahead of its first season sailing to the Arabian Gulf. The MOU, signed at World Travel Market in London, signifies a three-year commitment to the region, promoting Qatar as a key dest…
  • Okaloosa County’s Tourist Development Department announced that it has concluded the necessary requirements by local, state and federal agencies to move the SS United States (SSUS) from her current docking area at Pier 82 in south Philadelphia to a docking are…
  • Holland America Line is teaming up with Sur La Table to offer cooking classes across the U.S., inspired by the cruise line’s global culinary experiences, according to a press release. The classes will feature hands-on instruction from professional chefs, focus…
  • Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Ascent has recently completed its first-ever seasonal deployment in the Mediterranean. After spending its inaugural season in the Caribbean, the 2023-built vessel debuted in Europe in early May 2024. During the past five months, th…
  • The Port of Galveston will celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2025 with public events, publication of a history book and more, according to a press release. The event will highlight the port’s history, the contributions of the port and its partners, and celebr…
  • Holland America Line’s Volendam just completed its 25th year of service after being delivered to the company on October 25, 1999. Built by the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, the 1,440-guest ship debuted and first welcomed its guests on November 12, 1999. Saili…
  • November will be a busy month for drydocks as Cruise Industry News looks at some of the key drydock jobs taking place during the month, which not only include routine maintenance but also major modernization and refurbishment projects, as well as emergency rep…
  • The Port of Santos, in Brazil, is expecting 152 calls from 14 ships during the 2024-25 season, which is scheduled to start on Nov. 8, 2024. According to a press release from the Santos Port Authority (SPA), the vessels are projected to bring over one million p…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line is adjusting the itinerary of a trans-Atlantic crossing scheduled to sail onboard the Norwegian Star on Dec. 5, 2024. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the cruise is dropping two ports of call while adding a new destination.…
  • Cagliari Cruise Port, operated by Global Ports Holding, celebrated the arrival of its 500,000th cruise passenger of the year, according to a press release. To mark the milestone, Cagliari Cruise Port’s General Manager Raffaella Del Prete, Sardinian Sea P…
  • AbInbev made a powerful impact at the TFWA (Tax Free World Association) event in Cannes recently, which is an important platform for the travel retail industry. For the first time, the company hosted a Corona Sunset Happy Hour, a special event that highlighted…
  • The new Mein Schiff 7 recently arrived in Las Palmas for its maiden season in the Canaries and the Atlantic. Set to spend the 2024-25 winter season in the region, the ship docked at its new homeport on Oct. 27, 2024. The Mein Schiff 7 is now offering a series …
  • Oceania Cruises’ Sirena has marked 25 years in operations. Originally built for Renaissance Cruises, the vessel was delivered by the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard on Oct. 22, 1999. After a christening ceremony in Fort Lauderdale a few weeks later, the shi…
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