Cruise News

  • The Costa Fortuna will become the Beachcomber for Margaritaville at Sea when she is introduced in late 2026, according to a company statement. The company said the Beachcomber will showcase the fleet’s free-spirited style, layering breezy blues, sunlit yellows…
  • Emerald Cruises’ newest yacht, the Emerald Rayia, will sail in Europe and the Indian Ocean during its inaugural season. The 120-guest vessel is poised to debut in the Aegean Sea, offering a ten-night cruise from Valletta to Athens. According to Emerald, the ma…
  • The Brazilian port of Santos may be set to debut a new cruise port and tourism complex in the near future as part of the Santos Vivo project. According to reports in local media, the new infrastructure development recently received initial approval from local …
  • Lindblad Expeditions is committed to continuing to grow its expedition cruise programs, but also wants to highlight its five land brands, according to Natalya Leahy, CEO. “If people love their experiences on our ships, they will also love the experiences we of…
  • HX Expeditions is launching a diverse kayaking and camping program in Antarctica this season. Starting in October, HX will offer a 188 percent increase in kayaking capacity and double the amount of camping spots, with up to 60 guests per night. According to th…
  • The Carnival Liberty resumed service over the weekend with new enhancements, Carnival Cruise Line said in a press release. After undergoing a scheduled drydock in Europe, the 2005-built vessel welcomed guests back in New Orleans on July 12, 2025. According to …
  • The new Douglas Mawson successfully completed its sea trials in China, according to local sources. Currently in the final stages of construction at China Merchants Heavy Industries in Hainan, the vessel is set to be delivered to SunStone Ships later this year,…
  • Aurora Expeditions has launched a summer promotion, with discounts of up to 40 percent on a number of 2025-26 Antarctica departures on its small ships. “We are passionate about creating meaningful, responsible travel experiences that connect our guests with th…
  • MSC Cruises today announced its U.S. deployment for summer 2027 with six ships sailing from four homeports, according to a press release. Guests will have the opportunity to sail in the Caribbean Sea and Bahamas from Miami, Port Canaveral and Galveston, while …
  • From November 2026 through January 2027, Windstar Cruises will sail in the Canaries with the Wind Spirit. “We’re always looking to craft new itineraries that show off the authentic heart of a destination, and these updated Canary Islands voyages do…
  • Explora Journeys today marked three separate construction milestones at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa Sestri Ponente, Italy: The Explora III was floated out, a coin ceremony was held for the Explora IV and the first steel was cut for the Explora V. The com…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced it will report second quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 6:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The company will hold a conference call and webcast to discuss results at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The conferenc…
  • Shanna Dietz Surendra, spokesperson in the Bureau of Consular Affairs of the State Department in the U.S., spoke to Cruise Industry News about the importance of planning when it comes to travel, especially for U.S. citizens and those who are expecting to go on…
  • Work has begun on the new cruise terminal being developed by the Royal Caribbean Group in PortMiami. According to The Next Miami, the new facility will replace the current Terminal G as part of a $345 million project. The first stage of the development project…
  • With the new Mein Schiff Flow to be introduced next year, following the sister ship, Mein Schiff Relax, this spring, and Mein Schiff 7 last year, the brand is on an aggressive growth path, more than doubling its guest capacity from 2023 to 2026. With nine ship…
  • Dream Cruises conducted a safety drill aboard the Genting Dream on July 9, 2025, in coordination with Thai maritime and emergency response authorities. The company said in a press release that this exercise reinforced its commitment to maintaining high standar…
  • Azamara Cruises is offering a culinary journey that will include onboard chef-led experiences and immersive local tastings ashore, as well as longer stays, late departures and overnight calls allowing for self-paced exploration. The company said in a press rel…
  • Marella Cruises has announced its first-ever musical-themed mini cruise, “Musical Med-leys,” on the Marella Voyager for October 2026. The themed cruise will include musical style performances from the West End, guest speakers and more. Chris Hackne…
  • Aroya Cruises and the Souda Bay Port celebrated the inaugural visit of the Aroya to the Greek port with a plaque exchange ceremony. The event took place onboard the vessel earlier this month and was attended by the ship’s officers and executives from the cruis…
  • Uniworld Boutique River Cruises announced its partnership with women-led luxury rest wear brand Lunya for its first-ever “Women-Only Cruise” setting sail on Aug. 24, 2025, in France. Uniworld said in a press release that guests can purchase exclusi…
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