Cruise News

  • Costa Cruises is celebrating its 78th anniversary with a promotion offering discounts on select 2026 and 2027 cruises for bookings made by April 17, 2026. Thanks to the promo, residents of North America can get 30% off the cruise fare for cruises to the Medite…
  • The Four Seasons I, Four Seasons Yachts’ first vessel, starts its maiden voyage in the Mediterranean today, March 20. For its inaugural season, Mediterranean itineraries aboard the Four Seasons I will be paired with what the company describes as iconic ports a…
  • Adora Cruises’ new cruise ship, the Adora Flora City, was floated out on March 20 at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipyard. In a statement, the company said the vessel will now move into interior outfitting and system commissioning and is scheduled for delivery by the …
  • AIDA Cruises has announced two new offers for its sales partners to mark its 30th anniversary. The first entails two new EXPIcruises in June 2026, the company said in a press release. The AIDAperla will set course for destinations on the Atlantic west coast wi…
  • The Norwegian Jade recently sailed from the port of Callao in Peru for a 17-night cruise to South and Central America. Sailing to San Diego, the unique itinerary features visits to additional destinations in Peru, as well as Ecuador, Panama, Costa Rica, El Sal…
  • The Mariner of the Seas recently returned to service for Royal Caribbean International after spending nearly a month in drydock at the Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport. Resuming its regular schedule in Galveston, the 2003-built vessel welcomed guests back onb…
  • Carnival Corporation is advancing its commitment to shore power infrastructure in Alaska with a major electrification project in Whittier, the company said in a press release. As construction progresses, Carnival stated it will be able to shut down the engines…
  • The Viking Libra, said to be the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship capable of operating with zero emissions, has touched water for the first time, Viking said in a press release. The float out at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard marked a major constructi…
  • China Tourism Group Co. and China State Shipbuilding Corporation have formally signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on New Domestic Cruise Shipbuilding Projects, with plans to build two cruise ships with one option for Adora Cruises. The first ship is due to be …
  • AIDA has set dates for the modernization of the next four AIDAselection ships as part of the “AIDA Evolution” future initiative. In a press release, the company said Chantier Naval de Marseille will be ithe site of the seven-week Evolution program. Ships are s…
  • Carnival Cruise Line recently published a video warning guests about potential fog-related delays for its ships operating out of Florida and Southern States. Featuring the company’s Weather Contributor Amy Sweezey, the video also includes tips for passen…
  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering up to £50 per person on cruises departing between September 2026 and April 2027, the company said in a press release. The promotion is available on new bookings made between March 17 and April 30, 2026. It applies to select…
  • Quvia has unveiled its solution for large-scale data synchronization between edge and cloud. Called Quvia Sync, the solution enables companies in network-constrained environments, such as ships, to move data without disrupting operations or quality of experien…
  • Riverside Luxury Cruises has designed its European itineraries around shorter, combinable sailings that give travelers greater flexibility than the traditional seven-night cruise format, the company announced in a press release. While many river cruise lines s…
  • TUI has announced a range of Mein Schiff cruises in winter 2027/28, which are set to open for booking soon, the company said in a statement. Caribbean Cruises Mein Schiff 1’s Caribbean journey begins with a 12- or 19-day cruise from Bayonne (New York), via Mia…
  • StarCruises has added a fuel surcharge for cruises starting aboard the Star Voyager from Taiwan and Hong Kong. The company did the same for the Genting Dream, which is operating from Singapore under the Dream Cruises brand, according to a statement the company…
  • Corazul Cruceros recently confirmed it will launch operations in the Brazilian market during the 2026-27 winter season. During an industry event in Santos, Vice President of Sales Àlex Busquets said that the company’s arrival in the country is expected t…
  • Blue Dream is facing mounting legal and operational problems, with lawsuits filed over unpaid wages, offices closed and its two cruise ships reportedly slated for sale, according to reports in China The situation has escalated rapidly since the company suspend…
  • Swan Hellenic has launched an offer enabling savings for its remaining Arctic voyages in 2026. Called “Arctic Uncovered,” the offer allows guests to save up to $3,700 per person, combining per-person reductions with $300 onboard credit per person and free wi-f…
  • P&O Cruises has introduced new £50 per person deposits across selected 2026 holidays for bookings made between today and March 23, 2026. Eligible for new Select Price or Early Saver bookings across all cabin grades, the offer will give guests greater flexi…
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