Keel laying ceremony for Carnival Festivale takes place in Papenburg
Christine Duffy President of Carnival The keel laying ceremony for the Carnival Festivale has taken…
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Scenic opens pre-bookings for 2027 European River Cruising Collection
Glen Moroney founder of Scenic & Emerald Cruises Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has opened…
TUI River Cruises reveals details of Aria ahead of maiden voyage next March
TUI Aria Reflections TUI River Cruises introduced new venues on the TUI Aria, set to…
Cunard to charge Ryanair style $20 entry fee for live performances aboard Queen Anne
Cunard Queen Anne Cunard is now charging entry fees for specific live performances on its…
Sparks fly in Pappenburg as Disney Cruise Line’s fourth Wish class ship cuts steel
Disney Cruise Line has commenced construction of its fourth Wish class ship with a steel-cutting…
Oceania Cruises to introduce ‘Oceania’ prefix on all ship names
Frank Del Rio CEO of Oceania Cruises Oceania Cruises is introducing the Oceania prefix on…
Newbuild Star of the Seas arrives in Port Canaveral ahead of launch
Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, arrived in Port Canaveral…
Disney Destiny floats out at Meyer Werft in Papenburg
The Disney Destiny has floated out at Meyer Werft. The ship is set to sail…
MSC to operate record SEVEN cruise ships out of USA in 2026-27
MSC Cruises is introducing a record number of seven vessels to set sail from U.S.…
Chief dog officer boards Star of the Seas in Puerto Rico
Sailor, the new chief dog officer of Royal Caribbean International, has boarded the Star of…
HERE are the SEVEN major cruise ship launches due before the end of the year
Star Princess With the launch of the Star of the Seas this week, there are…
Holland America to base six ships in Alaska for summer 2027
Kacy Cole of Holland America Holland America Line is celebrating 80 years of exploring Alaska…
Newbuild Perfect Day Mexico ‘will be comparable in size to Disney’s Magic Kingdom’ – Royal Caribbean
Perfect Day Mexico will be comparable in size to Disney’s Magic Kingdom, with a footprint…
NCL expansion at Great Stirrup Cay in Bahamas will feature 19 slides and a dynamic river
Norwegian Cruise Line’s newbuild Great Tides Waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay ahead of summer 2026,…
COUNTDOWN: Star of the Seas rehearses Coco Bay landing in advance of pre-launch cruise
The Star of the Seas is due to complete a series of pre-launch tests today…
Celebrity Cruises reveals 175 itineraries for the 2027-28 season
Laura Hodges Bethge of Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises has revealed over 175 itineraries for the…
Royal cancels all cruise ship calls to Labadee until October
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean International cancelled all scheduled visits to Labadee through…
MSC Meraviglia moves 2026-27 winter sailings from New York to Miami
MSC Meraviglia The MSC Meraviglia will be homeported in PortMiami for the 2026-27 winter season,…
400 agencies sign up for London Cruise Event on September 16
Andy Harmer Over 400 travel agencies have signed up for London Cruise Event on September…
AIDA and Costa Cruises latest to cancel Middle East cruises
Felix Eichhorn President of AIDA cruises AIDA Cruises and Costa Cruises have cancelled their planned…
Celebrity promises new river cruise brand will stand out from competitors with guest experience
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Celebrity Cruises’ new river cruise brand will deliver exceptional experiences…
American Mariner and the American Navigator names for latest New England cruise newbuilds
Charles Robertson CEO American Cruise LInes American Cruise Lines has announced the names and itineraries…
Star of the Seas competes trans-Atlantic crossing ahead of pre-launch cruise schedule
The maritime world is abuzz with anticipation as Royal Caribbean International’s Star of the Seas,…
Celebrity Eclipse successfully docks in Amsterdam after Extinction Rebellion protest
Roger Hallam founder of Extinction Rebellion The Celebrity Eclipse has successfully docked in Amsterdam after…
Newbuild Disney Adventure undergoes sea trials before programme of ‘cruises to nowhere’
The Disney Adventure is set to leave the construction facility in Wismar, Germany, for its…
Viking opens 2027–2028 ocean and expedition voyages for booking
Torstein Hagen of Viking cruises Viking has announced that its 2027–2028 ocean and expedition voyages…
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines reveals new Med themed open-air dining venue aboard the Borealis
Samantha Stimpson CEO of Fred Olsen cruise line Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will unveil Fresco,…
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings prioritises larger cabins in cruise new builds
Harry Sommer of NCL Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is prioritising larger cabins, which has proved…
Christine Duffy defends new loyalty levels that expire every two years at Carnival cruise line
Christine Duffy President of Carnival Carnival Cruise Line will replace its current Very Important Fun…
Royal Caribbean says 60pc of guests are new-to-cruise or new-to-brand
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean In the second quarter, Royal Caribbean delivered 2.3m cruises, with…
Viking Mira launches at Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
The Viking Mira has been launched at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy, transitioning to the…
NCL to reduce fleet deployment in Europe by a third in 2026
Harry Sommer of NCL Norwegian Cruise Line will offer shorter itineraries in Europe across all…
Cruise Week Sept 15-21 signs up 40 cruise lines and announces theme for 2025
Andy Harmer Cruise Week 2025 is scheduled from Monday 15 to Sunday 21 September, focusing…
NCL confirms expansion plans for Great Stirrup Cay as it reports record revenue
Harry Sommer of NCL Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported a record total revenue of $2.5bn…
Newbuild Star of the Seas to offer extra four-night showcase cruise as it prepares to arrive early in Florida
Royal Caribbean has added a new four-night showcase cruise for August 16, 2025 on board…
Norwegian Cruise Line to open waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay on the Bahamas
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced a transformation of Great Stirrup Cay on the Bahamas, including…
Century Cruises latest to enter European river cruise market
Alejandro Polanco of Century Cruises Century Cruises has entered the international market by partnering with…
Disney Cruise Lines reveals that Spider-Man has been placed on stern of new build Disney Destiny
Disney Cruise Lines has revealed on social media that a Spider-Man figurine has been placed…
Princess Cruises revises Premier and Plus Packages to include speciality coffee
Gus Antorcha president of Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is implementing updates to its Premier and…