Windstar Cruises holds naming ceremony for Star Seeker in Miami
Windstar Cruises has held a naming ceremony for the new Star Seeker in Miami on…
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It’s Different Out Here – Norwegian Cruise Line unveils revamped brand platform
Norwegian Cruise Line has confirmed its new brand platform will be based on its 1990s…
Royal Caribbean extends Labadee Suspension through 2026
Royal Caribbean Group has cancelled all scheduled calls to Labadee in Haiti through December 2026…
Disney Adventure arrives at Port Canaveral
Disney Cruise Line has docked its Disney Adventure at Port Canaveral in Florida for a…
Pride Lands: Feast of the Lion King venue debut on board Disney Destiny
The Pride Lands: Feast of the Lion King venue has seen its debut on Disney…
Azamara forward fleet enhancement programme unveiled
Azamara Cruiseshas confirmed Azamara Forward as a comprehensive enhancement programme across its fleet. The initiative…
Celebrity Cruises introduces Mediterranean festivals on Xcel
Celebrity Cruises will feature four new festivals at The Bazaar on Celebrity Xcel during European…
TUI Cruises reveals concepts for Mein Schiff Flow
TUI Cruises detailed Mein Schiff Flow concepts, extending from Mein Schiff Relax. Suites feature sea-inspired…
Record days at Ushuaia port as 19 cruise ships dock over three days
Ushuaia port recorded 19 cruise ship arrivals over three days in late December. 10,600 passengers…
Crystal to train 1,000 travel agents in 2026
Luxury cruise operator Crystal has unveiled ambitious plans to provide specialised training to 1,000 travel…
Cunard celebrates departure of two simultaneous world cruises
Two simultaneous world cruises from Southampton on January 11, 2026. Queen Anne eastbound to 30…
Would you buy a used cruise ship? Ownership changes in 2026
Six cruise ships will transfer to new operators in 2026: The former Costa Magica will…
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises marks 50th anniversary in 2026
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will celebrate its 50th anniversary throughout 2026 with a series of…
Bahamas reveals plans for new cruise port in Mayaguana
New port and cruise terminal in Mayaguana. Public-private partnership with Global Lead Consultant Group Limited.…
Holyhead Port in Wales reopens after berthing incident
Holyhead Port in Wales reopened on 7 January 2026 after a brief closure caused by…
Royal Caribbean and PortMiami break ground on new cruise terminal
Groundbreaking on January 8, 2026, for Terminal G. Serves Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Silversea; opens end…
‘No major structural harm’ as expedition ships collide in Argentina’s Ushuaia
Collision occurred on January 6, 2025, in Ushuaia due to 40-knot wind gust. World Voyager…
Royal Caribbean reports successful first fortnight of beach club at Nassau’s Paradise Island
Opened on December 23, 2025, near Nassau Cruise Port. Features two beaches, three pools, and…
MSC Cruises launches new global brand campaign
MSC Cruises has unveiled its latest campaign titled “The Best Holiday Ever” focusing on unplanned…
MSC World Asia to winter in Dubai for 2027-28
MSC Cruises has revealed MSC World Europa will be based in Dubai for winter 2027-28…
Norwegian Cruise Line reveals winter 2027/28 deployment
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed winter 2027/28 deployment with over 370 voyages across nearly 50 countries.…
TEN cruise ships gather in Madeira for New Year’s Eve firework display
Ten ships: Mein Schiff Relax, Mein Schiff 3, Mein Schiff 7, AIDAbella, Artania, Bolette, Arcadia,…
HERE are the major ocean cruise ship launches of 2026
While the rush of cruise capacity to the Caribbean seems to be unabated and gaining…
HERE are the major river cruise launches of 2026
Here are the main river cruise ship launches scheduled for 2026: Amadeus Aurea: A 158-guest…
Seven cruise ships gather in Rio de Janeiro for New Year’s Eve
Seven cruise ships anchored off Copacabana to watch the Rio de Janeiro new year fireworks,…
Windstar’s newbuild Star Seeker begins maiden voyages
Windstar Cruises’ newest vessel Star Seeker has commenced operations on 31 December 2025. The ship…
Regional airports warn of rising airfares in 2026
Regional airports across Europe have warned of rising charges in 2026, stemming from increases in…
MSC Cruises to add TEN new ships by 2033
Ten ships join by 2033. Four ordered from Meyer Werft. Six World-class from Chantiers. Berths…
MSC Seashore to reposition to PortMiami for 2007-8 winter season
MSC Seashore is to reposition from Port Canaveral to PortMiami in late 2027 for the…
Norwegian Getaway first cruise ship to dock at new pier on Great Stirrup Cay
Norwegian Getaway has become the first cruise ship to dock at the new pier on…
China’s Blue Dream Cruises suspends operations amid rising tensions with Japan
China’s Blue Dream Cruises has suspends services in China from January 4, 2026 amid rising…
Carnival adjusts itineraries after port sale in Papua New Guinea
Carnival Cruise Line has adjusted itineraries for the Carnival Encounter after to the sale of…
HERE are the major transactions in second hand cruise market in 2025
The secondhand cruise ship market records several key transactions in recent months. Ships change owners…
Carnival expands adults-only cruise programme for 2026
Carnival reveals more adults-only sailings under the Sailings for Adults programme in 2026. Ships including…
Norwegian Cruise Line reintroduces €42 ‘free at sea plus’ drinks package
Norwegian Cruise Line brings back the Free at Sea Plus package for sailings from February…
MSC Magnifica completes major refurbishment in advance of World Cruise
MSC Cruises completed a major refurbishment of MSC Magnifica at Palumbo Malta Shipyard on December…
Irish Ferries promotes wellness escapes
Irish Ferries has revealed top wellness escapes in Britain and France accessible by ferry from…
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines offers onboard spend promotion
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines revealed an offer of up to €230 onboard spend per cabin…
Carnival Corporation positions itself against Caribbean capacity surge
Carnival Corporation holds position against a 14pc spike in Caribbean cruise capacity in the first…
Trafalgar Opens 2026 and 2027 Christmas River Cruise Bookings
Trafalgar has opened bookings for 2026 and 2027 Christmas market river cruise itineraries on the…