Cruise News

  • In recognition of the 4th of July, Atlas Ocean Voyages announced its 4th of July offer, offering savings and added value for new bookings made by July 11, 2025. The company said that for one week, guests can save up to an additional 30 percent, combinable with…
  • In honor of America’s 250th birthday in 2026, Holland America Line announced a landmark cruise roundtrip from Boston. The seven-day “America’s 250th Celebration: Stars & Stripes Voyage” aboard the Zuiderdam departs July 4, 2026, and…
  • Hwajing Travel & Tours has announced a deal with Astro Ocean Cruises to bring the Piano Land to Malaysia. The ship will become the first Chinese vessel to homeport in Malaysia, where it will sail starting on Nov. 30 and sailing a series of cruises through …
  • The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection hosted distinguished guests aboard the Luminara, including Naomi Campbell, Tom Brady, Sofía Vergara, Kendall Jenner, Kate Hudson, and Colman Domingo. Other guests included J Balvin, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Anitta, Tessa Thomps…
  • Aroya Cruises made its first visit to Mykonos earlier this week. As part of its debut in the Mediterranean, the Aroya arrived at the Greek island on Tuesday. The call is part of the ship’s first seven-night cruise in European waters, which sailed from Istanbul…
  • Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) announced the appointment of George A. Moutafis as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2025. The leadership transition of the group, led by Chief Executive Officer and General Manager Pierroberto Folgiero, comes as the new…
  • During a 14-hour call in Bergen, Norway, this week, the SeaDream II connected to the local power grid in Bergen for the first time, achieving zero emissions. “This is an important milestone for us and another step forward in our journey to more sustainab…
  • Grand Bahama Shipyard is set to to welcome MSC Cruises as a partner, joining Carnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean who are part owners of the facility in the joint venture, according to a statement. The yard is set to expand with two new floating docks, whi…
  • Holland America Line and Sony Electronics have partnered to bring guests an immersive way to experience Alaska through exclusive onboard photography experiences and a specially curated photo contest. The company said in a press release that as part of this col…
  • To celebrate 130 years of expedition heritage, HX Expeditions has unveiled its largest-ever global travel agent incentive: Sell 3 – Sail for Free. “This is truly an exciting year for HX,” said Steve Smotrys, managing director and SVP of commercial,…
  • MSC Cruises has partnered with Tudor Pro Cycling to become its official main partner through the 2027 season, including a debut at the 2025 Tour de France, which starts on July 5. The partnership was unveiled today ahead of the Tour de France Official Team Pre…
  • The new Luminara is set to kick off its maiden season for the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection in early July. Cruise Industry News takes a closer look at the deployment of the new LNG-powered yacht, which was just delivered by the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipya…
  • Following the launch of Explora Club in April 2025, Explora Journeys has announced second phase of the brand`s exclusive loyalty program. The company said that Explora Club Members can now enjoy benefits and privileges while on board and view their points bala…
  • Aros Marine announced that its UK headquarters are now in Southampton at the Ocean Village Innovation Centre (OVIC). The company, which has more than 600 employees, specializes in refit and outfitting projects for cruise ships, expedition vessels, river cruise…
  • Viking has welcomed 12 ocean cruise ships to its fleet in a ten-year timeframe following the delivery of the new Viking Vesta from Fincantieri. Data from the Cruise Industry News Global Cruise Ship Index shows that the addition of the newbuild has allowed the …
  • The Aroya arrived at the port of Piraeus on Monday, marking the debut of Aroya Cruises in Greece. Currently offering its first cruise in the Mediterranean, the 2017-built vessel sailed from Istanbul on Saturday. As part of the seven-night itinerary, the Aroya …
  • AB InBev has brought its Master of Beer Customer Service (MBCS) training to over 50 cruise ships, offering a fun and meaningful experience for crew members while helping them deliver even better service onboard, according to a press release. As part of its gro…
  • Sea Cloud Cruises announced an exclusive culinary sailing experience featuring internationally acclaimed Celebrity Chef Ben Robinson. The exclusive seven-night culinary voyage, which is part of Sea Cloud’s Cultivated Journeys series, sets sail from St. M…
  • Serafin Blazquez, executive director at Cruise Saudi, said: “We were founded in 2021 to develop the cruise sector in Saudi Arabia. We have two very ambitious targets, which are to open 10 destinations by 2030 and to reach 1.33 million cruise passengers b…
  • BASS Software announced a new contract with Unity Ship Management (USM) for the full suite of BASSnet SaaS solutions, covering 21 vessels and office operations. BASS said in a press release that USM, which manages the technical and operational needs of a large…
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