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P&O Cruises has announced its winter 2026-27 collection, which is now open for pre-registration starting October 14, 2024, according to a press release.
The new itineraries feature Galveston, Texas, and Port Vila, Vanuatu, as well as six additional ports: …
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Saga Cruises’ Spirit of Adventure is heading to the Falmouth shipyard on Monday, October 21, marking its first visit to the facility, according to a company statement.
The ship will undergo an extensive two-week renovation, with a team of 500 specialists worki…
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ (NCLH) brands will grow their operations in Galveston as part of a long-term contract between the company and Galveston Wharves.
According to a joint press release, the agreement was approved by the Galveston Wharves Board…
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Windstar Cruises’ Wind Surf is set to undergo the first phase of major renovations in Cadiz, Spain, starting in November.
According to the company, the project will include a full redesign of public areas, with updated layouts, furniture, lighting and custom a…
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Victory Cruise Lines is partnering with the National Museum of the Great Lakes to launch a LakeLorian program starting in 2025, according to a press release.
Selected LakeLorians will offer lectures, lead discussions, and answer questions during cruises, provi…
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“Normally the day starts with troubleshooting,” said Captain Edward Perrin, vice president of marine operations at Virgin Voyages, who was monitoring potential protestors trying to disrupt cruise traffic in Amsterdam on a Tuesday morning in August.
Overseeing …
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Norwegian Cruise Line’s newly announced Norwegian Luna will debut in 2026 with a series of unique features and experiences.
According to the company, the new ship will mirror the design and structure of the Norwegian Aqua, which is set to enter service in 2025…
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The Mindelo Cruise Terminal is nearing completion and is set to open later this year in Porto Grande, Cape Verde, according to the Association of Mediterranean Cruise Ports (MedCruise).
Located on São Vicente Island, the new terminal features a 400-meter-long …
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Margaritaville at Sea has announced new sailings to Nassau, Bahamas, starting January 2025, aboard the Paradise, departing from the Port of Palm Beach, Florida, according to a press release.
The itineraries will include the first-ever Sail and Splash ship-to-r…
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Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Prima recently returned to the Mediterranean for a fall season in Southern Europe.
After completing a summer deployment in Northern Europe, the 2022-built ship is set to operate a short cruise program in the region before repo…
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The construction of the third Icon Class ship is now underway, Royal Caribbean International announced in a press release.
According to the company, the milestone was celebrated with a keel-laying ceremony at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, that to…
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On October 8, 2024, Saguenay celebrated a milestone by welcoming its 600,000th passenger aboard Holland America’s Volendam, according to a press release.
The milestone marks Holland America’s 71st call in the port since 2006. The Volendam arrived carrying 1,43…
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The conference program for the 17th China Cruise Shipping Conference (CCS17) is highlighted by an Industry Leaders session.
Taking place later this week, the three-day event will be held in the Binhai New Area, Tianjin, from October 17 to October 19, 2024 and …
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Grupo Vidanta has chosen Resco’s cruisePAL Central Reservation System (CRS) to handle its cruise reservation system, Resco announced in a newsletter.
“We’ve had a great partnership thus far and are excited to continue working together. Their flexib…
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Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy announced a goal of $75,000 for her tandem skydive over Tampa Bay on October 19, aimed at raising funds for hurricane relief efforts through the Gary Sinise Foundation.
According to a press release, the Micky and …
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Fred. Olsen’s limited-edition single malt whisky, which matured during a 103-night world cruise aboard the Borealis, is now available on the cruise line’s ships, according to a press release.
Earlier this year, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines partnered with Suf…
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According to its latest sustainability report, Ponant is making progress in its goal to reach net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
In 2023, Ponant’s fleet reduced its CO2 emissions per cruise day by 11 percent compared to 2018, the company reported.
The achie…
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Dominica officially kicked off its 2024-25 cruise season with the arrival of the Celebrity Summit on October 9, 2024, according to a press release.
The upcoming season promises to be dynamic, with 235 scheduled cruise calls that could bring approximately 375,0…
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Cruise Industry News looks at some of the major refit projects set to take place in the coming months.
Norwegian Encore
Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line
Capacity: 4,200 guests
Tonnage: 164,600
Year built: 2019
Date: November 202…
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“The cruise market has bounced back and with all the orders that have come recently, shipowners, especially startup ventures, may find it difficult to find available building slots,” said Luigi Matarazzo, general manager of the merchant ships division of Finca…
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