Cruise News

  • P&O Cruises has announced that, from July 13 until August 25, 2026, guests can book selected 2027 school holiday cruises for children, sailing from just £299. P&O Cruises Associate Vice President of Sales and Distribution, Ruth Venn, said: “These…
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced that it will celebrate three and a half decades in 2027 with a curated collection of 35th Anniversary Sailings, spanning six ships, including the Seven Seas Prestige. The vessel will be Regent’s first new ship clas…
  • Thirty years after the ship’s debut, 65 crew members from the delivery team of the original Carnival Destiny, which entered service in 1996, are still working with Carnival Cruise Line. “I think that says a lot about the Carnival family, the cultur…
  • Ponant’s Le Boreal made its first visit to the Bodrum Cruise Port earlier this month, according to an update shared by the port. Local authorities, port officials and ship officers gathered onboard to celebrate the occasion with a plaque exchange ceremon…
  • Hapag-Lloyd has announced three Art 2 Sea themed cruises onboard the Europa 2 in 2027, each focusing on the art of a different region.   Complementing these will be shore experiences which the cruise line is in the process of planning in collaboration with gal…
  • Near-record low water levels are affecting river cruising on the Danube River, according to a report by Reuters. The news agency said that the decrease is impacting cruise operations and wider tourism activities in Hungary. Reuters said that vessels have been …
  • American Cruise Lines (ACL) is planning the construction of a new floating dock in Wrangell, Alaska, according to a report by the Wrangell Sentinel. The company is reportedly negotiating details of the development plan, which is linked to additional investment…
  • Seabourn has revealed “The Ruby Collection,” a curated series of 54 voyages in 2028 to commemorate the company’s 40th anniversary, which is now open for bookings across its fleet. The Ruby Collection spans the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Southe…
  • Emerald Cruises & Tours has introduced an exclusive Rhône River sailing designed for Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking guests. Departing April 3, 2027, “Emerald Culturas: Sensations of Lyon & Provence” showcases southern France, with a focus…
  • The Costa Serena is operating its farewell season in Asia after more than a decade of sailings in the region. Scheduled to reposition to the Western Hemisphere later this year, the Costa Cruises vessel is currently offering itineraries departing from Naha in J…
  • Windstar’s Star Pride arrived in Reykjavik earlier this month to kick off a series of summer voyages in Iceland. After offering itineraries in Northern Europe and the British Isles, the ship is now offering seven-night cruises that circumnavigate the isl…
  • The Harmony of the Seas recently completed its tenth year of service for Royal Caribbean International after being delivered on May 12, 2016. As the third ship in the company’s Oasis class, the 227,625-ton ship was built at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipya…
  • Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand Ambassador John Heald said that cruise lines currently find it challenging to name their new ships. In a video update, he noted that the company’s recent decision to reuse another “legacy name” for the upcom…
  • Luminara recently marked its first anniversary, having officially joined the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection on June 3, 2025. A sister to the 2024-built Ilma, the ship was built at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazaire, France, and became t…
  • Oceania Cruises has highlighted its Caribbean itineraries for the end of 2026.  Ranging from seven to 14 days, the voyages are designed for guests to explore the region from a new perspective, the company said in a statement.  Sailing aboard the Oceania Marina…
  • Disney Cruise Lines has announced the appointment of Captain Maria, Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship captain, who has recently taken the helm of the Disney Wish. The company said in a statement that Gotor is originally from Spain and studied law before a…
  • Ponant Explorations has announced 15 new voyages in alliance with Smithsonian Journeys for 2028.  In a press release, the cruise line said these latest itineraries complete a roster of 36 voyages exploring all seven continents in 2028.  “Travel, when guided by…
  • Adora Cruises announced the appointment of Li Bin as captain of the Adora Mediterranea.  He is the second Chinese national to take the helm at one of the cruise line’s ships, the first one being Captain Wei Zhiyi for the Adora Magic City in March.  Captain Li …
  • Gangway Technologies has announced the launch of its cruise booking and customer engagement platform, designed to improve the cruise discovery and booking experience for travelers and cruise sellers. “Cruise booking remains one of the most complex proces…
  • Global Ports Holding (GPH) has promoted Clarivette Diaz to the role of regional director, Latin America (LATAM), effective July 1, 2026.  According to a statement, the new role entails leading GPH’s strategic growth initiatives with an initial focus on M…
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