Cruise News

  • After completing a drydock in Europe earlier this month, the Oasis of the Seas is currently returning to the United States. The Royal Caribbean International ship is offering a repositioning cruise that started in Barcelona, Spain, on October 24, 2024. Followi…
  • The Norwegian Getaway recently kicked off Norwegian Cruise Line’s seasonal deployment in New Orleans. Repositioning from Europe, the 2014-built ship arrived in Louisiana for its homeporting season on October 20, 2024. On that day, the vessel sailed from New Or…
  • The Costa Diadema completed its tenth year of service for Costa Cruises this month, after being delivered to Costa Cruises on October 25, 2014. With a design based on Carnival Cruise Line’s Dream class, the 3,700-guest vessel was built at the Fincantieri shipy…
  • Cunard has introduced a Halloween-themed incentive for travel agents, running from October 24 to 31, according to a press release. Agents who make any Cunard Fare booking can play a “trick or treat” shuffleboard game through the Shine Rewards Club, earning bet…
  • The Carnival Dream sailed from Galveston earlier this month for a 14-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean and Florida. As part of Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Journeys program, the itinerary features visits to nine destinations in the region, including por…
  • TUI Cruises’ new Mein Schiff Relax has recently completed a drydock ahead of its delivery, which is scheduled for early 2025. Being built by the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, the LNG-powered vessel is the first in a new series of vessels designed …
  • Norwegian Cruise Line has announced significant changes to the itinerary of the Nov. 16, 2024, sailing onboard the Norwegian Sky. Sailing to the Canary Islands and Africa, the 21-night cruise has replaced three ports, as well as updated port times in six stops…
  • Swan Hellenic North America has announced the expansion of its sales team to support growth, particularly through its partnership with the Virtuoso Network of travel advisors. Kelly Predmesky has been promoted to director of national accounts, where she will m…
  • Vietnam is planning to build a new $315 million cruise port on its southern coast, according to reports from local media. The new facility would be located in the beach city of Vung Tau, with the capacity to handle some of the world’s largest cruise ships. Loc…
  • Princess Cruises cancelled the upcoming cruise of the Regal Princess, which was set to depart from Galveston on Oct. 27, 2024. “We deeply regret to inform you that due to unforeseen technical work needed for the Regal Princess, we must cancel your upcoming cru…
  • Havila Voyages launched its flash-sale winter promotion, offering travelers a chance to get 40 percent off all departures. Guests who book their voyage before October 31 will get 40 percent off on Seaview Superior Double cabins for departures between late Nove…
  • BLG Capital has exited its investment in Galataport Istanbul, a $2.2 billion mixed-use development along Istanbul’s Bosphorus waterfront in Karaköy, selling its stake to project partner Dogus Group, according to a press release. Galataport Istanbul transformed…
  • Andrew Brown, a franchise owner with Expedia Cruises, shared his top tips for building a successful second career, drawing on his experience transitioning from a corporate career to the travel industry. After a two-decade career at a financial firm in Canada, …
  • The second ship in TUI Cruises’ InTUItion class will carry the name Mein Schiff Flow, the company announced in a press release. A sister to the Mein Schiff Relax, the new 4,000-guest ship is being built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, with delivery sched…
  • AdventureSmith Explorations has announced a new partnership with PolarQuest to expand its offerings to Arctic destinations, including Svalbard, Greenland and Norway, according to a press release. The collaboration aims to provide travelers with access to these…
  • The Port of Quebec welcomed Azamara Journey’s maiden visit on Wednesday, October 23. The 2000-built Azamara Journey arrived in Quebec while sailing its 12-night Canada and New England voyage, which departed from Boston, Massachusetts on October 12. The s…
  • Windstar’s Star Breeze will host the filming of upcoming episodes of “The Golden Bachelorette,” featuring Joan Vassos’ journey to find love, according to a press release. Filmed in the Islands of Tahiti, the show will showcase Vassos ab…
  • TUI River Cruises has unveiled new venues on the refurbished TUI Al Horeya, set to embark on its maiden voyage on the Nile River this November. The TUI Al Horeya features 74 cabins accommodating 145 guests per sailing, designed for flexibility and customer cho…
  • The MSC Seaview sailed from Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday to kick off a trans-Atlantic crossing to South America. Set to open the local cruise season in Brazil, the MSC Cruises vessel is now en route to destinations in Italy, France, and Morocco before arrivin…
  • Adora Cruises announced its second China-built large cruise ship, the Adora Flora City, at the Guangzhou Tourism Development Conference held on October 23, according to a company statement. Scheduled for completion by late 2026, the ship will operate internati…
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