Cruise News

  • Ambassador Cruise Line has introduced a new trade incentive, allowing agents to win tickets to premier UK entertainment events, according to a press release. Running through October 23, 2024, the initiative invites travel agents to enter a prize draw by bookin…
  • Albatros Expeditions announced its first Halal-certified cruise to Antarctica scheduled to set sail in 2026. All food served onboard will be Halal with all traces of non-Halal substances removed from the ship before the start of the cruise. Galley staff will r…
  • Cunard will host the Cuban ballet company Acosta Danza aboard the Queen Victoria for a special six-week residency from May 26 to July 7, 2025, according to a press release. Founded by acclaimed ballerina Carlos Acosta, the company will perform two exclusive sh…
  • MSC Cruises recently opened bookings for its 2025-26 winter deployment in South Africa, which will feature a return of the MSC Opera. After completing a summer season in the Eastern Mediterranean, the 2004-built vessel is scheduled to offer a repositioning cru…
  • A steering issue is affecting the Silver Muse during its current cruise, which started in Hong Kong on Oct. 15, 2024. In a statement distributed onboard the luxury ship, Silversea confirmed the issue and informed guests of an itinerary change. Offering a six-n…
  • Resorts World Cruises will return to its homeport in Keelung, Taiwan, with the Resorts World One from April 30 to November 9, 2025, following a successful deployment in 2024. According to a press release, the ship will double its passenger capacity and offer t…
  • Oceania Cruises has announced its 2026 Collection of Voyages, featuring over 100 itineraries, including 35 Grand Voyages, according to a press release, and ranging from seven to 67 days. “Oceania Cruises is about discovering the magic of small-ship cruising, w…
  • The Port of Milwaukee welcomed over 13,500 cruise passengers during the 2024 season, with a total of 27 calls from seven ships, according to a press release. The season began on May 1 with the arrival of the Viking Octantis and concluded on October 13 with Le …
  • Emerald Cruises has unveiled plans for the launch of its latest addition, the Emerald Astra, as well as extensive updates to its river fleet in Europe, according to a press release. For a complete overview of the market, see the new European River Cruise Repor…
  • Carnival Cruise Line today announced the extension of the schedule for the Carnival Liberty and the Carnival Valor from New Orleans, as well as the Carnival Panorama from its homeport of Long Beach. According to a press release, the new cruises widen the compa…
  • Royal Caribbean International is raising its daily gratuity charges starting on November 1, 2024, according to a statement sent to travel advisors. The daily gratuity charges will increase from $18.00 per day to $18.50 per guest, per day for regular staterooms…
  •  The fourth ship in Princess Cruises’ Royal class, the Sky Princess, is completing five years of service for Princess Cruises this month. Built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, the 3,660-guest vessel was delivered to the company on Oct. 15, 2019. Followin…
  • The 17th China Cruise Shipping event got going in Tianjin, China, on Thursday, as the Chinese cruise industry gathered for the three-day event with a focus on recovery and reaching new heights. The event is being hosted by the China Cruise and Yacht Industry A…
  • After announcing plans to add two new ships to its fleet earlier this year, Windstar Cruises recently revealed the inaugural season of the new Star Seeker. Cruise Industry News takes a closer look at the inaugural cruise season of the 224-guest ship, which is …
  • Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) announced that it will report third quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, October 31, 2024. The results will be revealed and discussed during a conference call and webcast, which is scheduled for 10:00 AM. The confer…
  • Princess Cruises has been making significant enhancements to its dining options across the fleet while also introducing new culinary and beverage experiences aboard its newest ship, the Sun Princess, Sami Kohen, vice president of food and beverage, told Cruise…
  • AmaWaterways has unveiled four new itineraries for 2025, including its debut in Colombia, with cruises designed to celebrate Black heritage and culture, according to a press release. The itineraries take guests to destinations with deep African historical ties…
  • Scenic Cruises recently rolled out its 2026 Ultra-Luxury Europe River Cruising and Land Journeys program which is now available for booking, according to a press release. This new season offers more opportunities for travelers to explore Europe year-round. Key…
  • Mitsui Ocean Cruises has chosen ITsynch’s Document Management System (DMS) to digitize and streamline its Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), the tech company announced in a press release. According to ITsynch, the companies are working closely to install DM…
  • Columbia Group has announced plans to transform its crewing department into a Maritime HR Department, to modernize seafarer management and support, according to a press release. Capt. Faouzi Fradi, currently director of crewing and training, will lead the new …
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