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The Hanseatic Inspiration is completing five years of service for Hapag-Lloyd Cruises this month. Built by the VARD Shipyard in Norway, the ship was delivered to the Germany-based cruise line on October 2, 2019.
Following the Hanseatic Nature, the 230-guest ve…
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Ponant is investing in the wellbeing of its employees ashore and at sea, according to its recently published 2023 Sustainability Report,
“Our employment strategy focuses on guaranteeing a good quality of life at work that enables our teams to thrive in a…
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The Royal Caribbean Group has signed an agreement with Goldbelt Incorporated to build a cruise port in Juneau, the companies announced in a joint press release.
According to the statement, the new port aims to strengthen the infrastructure of the Alaskan town …
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Aomori Port, located at the northernmost tip of Japan’s mainland in Aomori Prefecture, celebrated a series of inaugural cruise ship visits this fall, marking a period of tourism growth for the region, according to a press release.
The first to visit Aomori Por…
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MSC Cruises is canceling a repositioning voyage that was scheduled to take place onboard the MSC Euribia on April 5, 2025.
Completing a winter deployment in the Middle East, the LNG-powered ship was scheduled to offer a 28-night cruise linking Dubai in the Uni…
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Royal Caribbean International’s Anthem of the Seas is currently on its way to Singapore for its maiden season in Southeast Asia.
After completing a summer deployment in Northern Europe, the 2015-built ship kicked off a repositioning voyage earlier this month.
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A visit from Royal Caribbean International’s Adventure of the Seas marked the opening of a new phase of expansion for the Cabo Rojo Cruise Port.
Located on the Dominican Republic’s southern coast, the new port of call received its first-ever cruise ship earlie…
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On Sunday, October 13, Las Palmas Cruise Port welcomed the Costa Diadema for its inaugural visit, according to a press release.
The Costa Diadema was sailing its a 10-day voyage that began in Barcelona, Spain. The 2,700-guest ship made stops in ports such as M…
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Cordelia Cruises is celebrating its third anniversary of sailing, marking significant milestones, according to a press release.
Since its launch in late 2021, Cordelia has completed over 450 sailings, hosted more than 600,000 guests, delivered over 2,500 live …
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Four new cruise ships are entering service ahead of the 2024-25 winter season.
While the Explora II and the Ilma recently welcomed their first guests in Europe, two additional vessels are set to debut in December.
Cruise Industry News looks at some key details…
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Said to be jumping at the chance to support military and first responders assisting in hurricane relief efforts, Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy earned her wings completed a tandem skydive over Tampa Bay, culminating a fundraiser she led that de…
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Carnival Cruise Line is introducing an enhanced Learn & Earn training platform for travel advisors, expanding its Loyalty Rocks! Program, according to a press release.
The upgraded curriculum now includes over 50 video-based courses designed to enhance adv…
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The Port of Dover celebrated the inaugural visit of Oceania Cruises’ Sirena on October 15, according to a press release.
The Sirena arrived as part of a 22-day voyage from Stockholm to Amsterdam, which departed on September 26. Passengers disembarked to …
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On October 12, Lanzarote Cruise Port, operated by Global Ports Holding, welcomed Silversea’s Whisper on its maiden call, marking a significant milestone for the island, according to a press release.
The 190-meter Silver Whisper arrived during its 15-day roundt…
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After facing a series of technical challenges between August and September, the Carnival Vista recently developed new propulsion issues that have since been rectified.
According to an update shared by Carnival Cruise Line, the 2017-built vessel arrived later a…
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The new Sun Princess debuted in North America this week, Princess Cruises announced in a press release.
According to the company, the ship arrived in Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades after a successful inaugural season in the Mediterranean, which started in F…
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The Seabourn Pursuit made a historic discovery on October 14, 2024, uncovering the wreck of the German supplier ship Titania, which had been lost for 110 years, according to a press release.
Found 95 meters below the surface near Alejandro Selkirk Island in Ch…
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Being relaunched in 2025 by John Waggoner, Victory Cruise Lines aims to create a new vision for the re-born brand.
According to a blog entry on the company’s website, the new operation is the next chapter in the career of the cruise industry executive who foun…
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Norwegian Cruise Line is cancelling two sailings onboard the Norwegian Getaway that were scheduled for Aug. 17 and Aug. 21, 2026.
According to a statement sent to booked guests, the sailings will no longer go ahead due to a full ship charter.
“We sincerely apo…
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Windstar Cruises has officially launched its 40th anniversary celebration, commemorating four decades of cruising and its close-knit crew, described in a press release as a “shipboard family.”
The milestone event took place in Kusadasi, Turkey, where two of Wi…
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