Cruise News

  • American Cruise Lines (ACL) today announced the additions of the American Maverick and the American Ranger. According to a press release, the new 125-passenger ships will be the seventh and eighth vessels in the company’s Project Blue, a series of small ships …
  • The SS United States Conservancy has transferred the title of the SS United States to Okaloosa County and preparations are already underway to move the ship. According to a press release issued by the not-for-profit organization, the transfer is part of a cour…
  • Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas is currently undergoing a drydock at the Navantia shipyard in Cádiz. After finishing a summer program in the Western Mediterranean, the 2009-built ship arrived at the Spanish facility on Oct. 1, 2024. Completin…
  • The Port of Kobe celebrated the maiden call of the Coral Geographer on September 24, 2024. This marks the second visit by a ship from Coral Expeditions, following the arrival of the Coral Adventurer. To commemorate the inaugural visit, a welcome ceremony was h…
  • Ambassador Cruise Line recorded its biggest-ever first day of sales following the launch of its “Smaller Ships, Bigger Season” 2026-27 itineraries on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, according to a press release. The launch day saw an overall revenue increase of 59…
  • the infrastructure of the Costa Maya cruise port. Revealed by the company last week, Perfect Day Mexico is set to open for guests in September 2027 in Mahahual, in the state of Quintana Roo. According to Diario Cambio 22, the project represents a $600 million …
  • The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA), in partnership with the Ministry of Investment, has published a report titled “Invest in Coastal Tourism,” which highlights the role of coastal tourism in advancing the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, according to a press r…
  • Albatros Expeditions has recently concluded its 2024 Arctic program and shared insights from this successful season.. According to the company, the season marked a significant achievement, as the first Arctic season in over three years completed without signif…
  • Variety Cruises has announced new itineraries for 2025, exploring the popular and lesser-known European destinations, according to a press release. Beginning in May 2025, travelers can explore Italy, Malta, Croatia, Albania, Slovenia and Montenegro through sev…
  •  Victory Cruise Lines will offer three distinct dining venues onboard the Victory I and the Victory II, the company announced in a press release. Kicking off their inaugural seasons in April 2025, the relaunched ships will also feature a new dining option, Tus…
  • Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has unveiled new themed cruises for 2025, alongside returning favorites, according to a press release. The new itineraries include a music-themed cruise, an all-inclusive golf package and the brand’s first-ever women-only sailin…
  • TotalEnergies has signed a charter contract with Spanish shipowner Ibaizabal for a new Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) bunker vessel with a capacity of 18,600 cubic meters, according to a press release. The addition is expected to enhance TotalEnergies’ global pre…
  • Silversea’s Silver Nova made its inaugural call in Kanazawa, Japan, on October 9. The 2023-built ship arrived while sailing its 14-night roundtrip voyage from Tokyo, which departed Tuesday, October 1. The ship visited  Kobe/Osaka, Japan; Hiroshima, Japan;  Fuk…
  • Lerwick Harbour wrapped up its cruise season with record-breaking achievements and the potential for an extended season into late 2024, according to a press release. Typically running from April to October, this year’s season saw additional calls in Marc…
  • Port Milwaukee will conclude its 2024 cruise season on Sunday, Oct. 13, with the arrival of Ponant’s Le Bellot. According to a press release, Port Milwaukee received 27 calls by seven cruise ships this year, with a season that ran between early May and mid-Oct…
  • Port Tampa Bay has resumed vessel operations and our port’s shipping channels are officially re-opened, with vessel movements restricted to daylight hours, the port announced on Saturday. Throughout the storm, Port Tampa Bay coordinated with federal, state, an…
  • The SS United States Conservancy announced that it reached an agreement to settle a legal dispute with Penn Warehousing, which controls the pier where the former ocean liner is currently docked at the Port of Philadelphia. According to a press release, the two…
  • Currently in the final stages of construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, the new Viking Vela is scheduled to enter service for Viking in December. Cruise Industry News takes a closer look at the inaugural cruise season of the 998-guest vessel, which…
  • Cunard announced in a press release that fashion icon Christian Siriano will headline its Transatlantic Fashion Week in 2025. Siriano, whose designs have been worn by stars such as Lady Gaga, Oprah and Julia Roberts, will be the headline designer aboard the Qu…
  • Holland America Line will host the Alaska Cruise and Travel Show in San Diego on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. Running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the free expo invites locals to explore Alaska cruise vacations and discover t…
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