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Adora Cruises announced that it will operate three additional departures in December 2026 aboard the Adora Magic City that do not call at any overseas port.
The new sailings follow the news of pricing strength for cruises to nowhere in China.
The sailings are …
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The Chinese cruise market has been marked by a pricing divergence this year between two product types: the conventional international itineraries visiting South Korea and other destinations, and the newly introduced cruises without port calls. The latter are c…
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Carnival Cruise Line issued a video update to inform guests of the current hurricane season, which started on May 15, 2026.
Hosted by the company’s weather contributor, Amy Sweezey, the forecast says that fewer and weaker hurricanes are expected this yea…
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Royal Caribbean announced that it has celebrated a construction milestone for the seventh Oasis-class vessel with a keel-laying ceremony at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France.
The event marks the start of assembly of the comp…
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Celebrity Cruises’ eight-ship summer season in Europe is now underway, following repositioning voyages of six ships.
Joining the Celebrity Infinity, which has been sailing in the region on a year-round basis, the vessels recently completed trans-Atlantic…
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Carnival Cruise Line today revealed what it called a new wave of culinary experiences for its ships with “The Next Course.”
According to a press release, the initiative includes new dining experiences to be rolled out across its fleet, in addition …
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The Viking Yi Dun slipped her moorings at Shanghai’s North Bund International Cruise Terminal on June 5, beginning a roughly 60-day positioning voyage across the South China Sea.
The ship will sail past Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean, around the Cap…
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Virgin Voyages’ newest ship, the Brilliant Lady, has visited Prince Rupert Cruise Port for the first time, with Virgin Group founder, Sir Richard Branson, in attendance.
The port served as the final stop on the ship’s itinerary on May 26, 2026, during it…
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The Port of Vancouver celebrated the one millionth cruise passenger going through its unique facial biometric embarkation system today.
The Fullerton family triggered the one-million mark. They were traveling from Kentucky to board their Alaska-bound cruise sh…
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Two cruise lines recently announced plans to expand their operations in Europe, adding winter cruising in the region.
Holland America and Celestyal became the latest in an increasingly long list of brands sailing year-round in the destination.
Holland America …
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Norwegian Cruise Line will redeploy the Norwegian Viva to PortMiami for the 2027-28 winter season, cancelling the Prima-class ship’s previously planned Southern Caribbean cruises from Puerto Rico.
In a notice sent to guests, Norwegian advised that all itinerar…
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Frank Del Rio, the former president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, has sued the company, its operating subsidiary NCL (Bahamas) Ltd. and four former directors, alleging they reneged on an oral promise to pay him an additional $8 million in consulti…
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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has completed a planned capital transaction representing more than $300 million in total support, with President and Chief Executive Officer Ernesto Fara saying the company is growing and executing as planned and excited about…
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Corazul Cruceros has cancelled its planned Mediterranean debut with the Buenavista and will instead launch its first commercial season in Brazil in 2026-27. Cruise Industry News reported earlier this week the company was facing challenges in its planned start …
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Carnival Cruise Line’s new pier as well as new amenities and upgrades to the existing ones at its exclusive destination, RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas, are now open.
“RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay’s natural beauty has always made it a favorite for our gue…
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Viking’s newest ocean ship, the Viking Mira, was officially named during a traditional ceremony in Venice, Italy. Rebecca “Becky” Webb Wilson, an attorney, author, photographer and philanthropist, served as ceremonial godmother.
The Viking Mi…
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Taking Nicko’s Vasco da Gama out of service due to a series of technical problems was a responsible decision, according to Mario Ferreira, CEO of the brand’s parent company, Mystic Cruises.
After cutting short its world cruise in late April, the co…
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MSC Group’s Cruise Division has published its 2025 Sustainability Report.
According to a statement, the company’s seventh annual report shows clear and sustained progress on areas including decarbonization, destination stewardship and biodiversity.
As one of…
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China’s first two domestically built large cruise ships, the Adora Magic City and Adora Flora City, met in the East China Sea on the evening of May 16, marking a historic milestone for the country’s shipbuilding industry and cruise sector.
The Magi…
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Celestyal has cancelled its Arabian Gulf season for winter 2026-27, replacing it with a Mediterranean deployment, which will include the brand’s debut in the Western Med.
In a press release, the cruise line said it would extend its current Eastern Mediterranea…
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