Cruise News

  • Quark Expeditions’ Ultramarine returned to the Northern Hemisphere earlier this month to kick off a summer season in the Arctic. After spending the past winter in Antarctica, the 2021-built ship is now set to offer expeditions to Svalbard, Jan Mayen, Iceland a…
  • Royal Caribbean Group’s Ultimate Destinations portfolio will include six exclusive destinations by 2027, the company announced in a press release. In addition to Perfect Day at CocoCay and Labadee, Royal Caribbean is developing four new destination experiences…
  • Seacap, a new company that launched today, aims to make it easier for ports to carry out the investments required for a green and future-oriented infrastructure. The company is the first global capital partner to focus on sustainable ports, emphasizing shore p…
  • Ocean Advice, a member of the United Waterways Group based in Basel (Switzerland), has taken over the nautical and technical management of the Seaventure. The agreement allows Ocean Advice to expand its portfolio and strengthen its presence in the expedition c…
  • According to AIDA Cruises’ CEO Felix Eichhorn, the design platform being developed for its upcoming newbuilds could be shared with other Carnival Corporation brands. “At Carnival, there’s close coordination between the brands regarding technology platfor…
  • WMS has launched its “Pack Your Connectivity” summer vacation campaign to reinforce the importance of planning two weeks ahead to ensure a seamless onboard experience. “Connectivity has evolved since last summer, from the addition of 5G cover…
  • Comedian-turned-artist Jim Moir (aka Vic Reeves) will join the cruise industry’s first “Moments Crew,” a service promising to capture guests’ most memorable onboard moments. Departing from Dover on Wednesday, May 28, Moir will join the …
  • The MSC Seaside is set to offer short cruises to the Bahamas on a year-round basis starting in November 2025. According to the MSC Cruises website, the ship will sail a series of three- and four-night itineraries departing from PortMiami. While most will also …
  • MSC Cruises has announced that the MSC Opera will operate year-round in the South Caribbean beginning in winter 2026-27 through summer 2027. This marks the first time the cruise line will deploy a ship in the region during the summer season. For the winter 202…
  • With the news that MSC Cruises added two more World-class ships to its orderbook, the company will now have 27 ships in service by 2030, including six World-class vessels with 5,400 berths each. The World Europa is sailing in Europe, while the World America op…
  • Formula 1 and the Cruise Division of MSC Group have announced a multi-year extension of their global partnership through 2030. According to a press release, the renewed agreement builds on a collaboration that began in 2022 and will maintain existing rights, i…
  • P&O Cruises cancelled a cruise onboard the Arvia that was set to sail from Southampton on August 30, 2026. According to the Daily Echo, guests were informed that the sailing is no longer going ahead due to “operational reasons.” Sailing roundtrip from its …
  • Royal Caribbean International’s Rhapsody of the Seas recently resumed service after a routine drydock in Freeport. After spending two weeks at the Grand Bahama Shipyard, the 1997-built ship welcomed guests back on May 16, 2025. Resuming its regular schedule in…
  • The Queen Anne is set to mark its first year in service for Cunard after being delivered on April 19, 2024. As the 249th ship to sail under the company’s flag, the 3,000-guest ship was built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy. After sailing to its …
  • Seabourn has introduced “The Seabourn Six,” a new series of original production shows now featured across the Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Sojourn and Seabourn Quest. Produced by Belinda King Creative Productions, the shows feature a…
  • American Cruise Lines will offer a new Gulf Coast itinerary starting in early 2026. Sailing between New Orleans and Pensacola, the one-way cruise will be operated by the American Symphony. Four departures of the seven-night itinerary are currently scheduled to…
  • As Carnival Cruise Line reveals more details of its upcoming Excel Class ships, Cruise Industry News looks at the company’s deployment plans for the five vessels in the series. Mardi Gras
    Year Built: 2021
    Capacity: 5,200 guests
    Tonnage: 183,9…
  • Carnival Corporation announced that it was on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for New Grads for 2025. The listing recognizes the company for its efforts to foster career development and growth opportunities for young professionals. The list f…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America is currently undergoing enhancements in a drydock. After pausing its regular operations in late April, the 2005-built vessel arrived at a shipyard on the West Coast on May 9, 2025. Among the most significant changes com…
  • Cunard announced that on May 27, the company will showcase stories from guests worldwide as part of its new Sea of Glamour exhibition, which celebrates its 185th anniversary. The exhibition will be curated by British photographer and filmmaker Mary McCartney a…
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