Spanish startup Alma cruises ceases operations without sailing after charter terminated
Elisardo Sánchez president of Alma cruises Alma Cruises has officially ceased operations, citing the unilateral…
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Holland America Line to bring third ship to Northern Europe in 2027
Stein Kruse CEO of Holland America line Holland America Line will introduce its third ship,…
Norwegian Cruise Line adds 49 cabins to three ships during dry dock
Harry Sommer of NCL Norwegian Cruise Line has added 49 cabins to its fleet during…
Royal Caribbean announces additional preview sailing for the Star of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International announced an additional preview sailing for the Star of the Seas from…
Cunard to charge for room service in Britannia grade
Katie McAlister CEO of Cunard Cruise line Cunard says it will begin charging for room…
TUI cruises launches Mein Schiff Flow at Monfalcone shipyard
Fincantieri and TUI Cruises have officially launched the Mein Schiff Flow at the Monfalcone shipyard,…
Celebrity Cruises to invest $250m in Solstice-class upgrades
Laura Hodges Bethge of Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises is investing over $250m to modernise its…
Catherine Powell new CEO of AmaWaterways
Catherine Powell of AMAwaterways Rudi Schreiner, the current CEO and co-founder of AmaWaterways, is transitioning…
Norway to introduce head charge for cruise passengers
Cecilie Myrseth Tourism Minister in Norway The Norwegian Parliament is currently considering a tax specifically…
Royal’s Star of the Seas completes sea trials
Royal Caribbean International’s Star of the Seas has successfully completed its sea trials and returned…
A record 65,000 Irish people took cruises in 2024, up 11.3pc
Over 65,000 Irish people took cruises in 2026, Andy Harmer of the Crjuise Likne International…
TUI brings forward launch of Mein Schiff Flow by two months in summer 2026
Wybcke Meier of TUI cruise The new Mein Schiff Flow is now scheduled to enter…
MSC joins Royal in offering three night cruises from Miami for next winter
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises The MSC Seaside will operate year-round cruises to the…
Hurtigruten to add MS Midnatsol to its fleet for summer 2026
Hedda Felin CEO of Hurtigruten Hurtigruten has announced that it will increase capacity in its…
Royal Caribbean reveals images of new build Star of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International has revealed images of its upcoming ship, the Star of the Seas,…
MSC to upgrade specialty dining programme across fleet
MSC World America, Butcher’s Cut MSC Cruises has unveiled an upgrade to its specialty dining…
Royal Caribbean cancels more visits to Labadee
Royal Caribbean International announced the cancellation of additional visits to its private island Labadee in…
Carrie Day appointed Ireland manager at Riviera cruises
Carrie Day has been appointed country manager for Ireland at Riviera cruises. Carrie Day’s extensive…
MSC orders two new World Class cruise ships to be delivered 2029 & 2030
MSC Cruises has placed orders for two additional LNG-powered World Class ships from Chantiers de…
Cruise ship captain dies aboard the Diamond Princess
Michele Bartolomei Princess Cruises announced the passing of Captain Michele Bartolomei aboard the Diamond Princess…
Royal Caribbean Group to develop first beach destination in South Pacific
Vanuatu Royal Caribbean Group is set to develop an exclusive beach destination on Lelepa, a…
Royal’s Perfect Day Mexico scheduled to open autumn 2027
Perfect Day Mexico Royal Caribbean has revealed more details about the opening of Perfect Day…
Great Lakes cruise ship Victory II named in Chicago
Victory Cruise Lines named their newest ship Victory II in Chicago at Navy Pier on…
Fincantieri confirms Pierroberto Folgiero as new CEO
Pierroberto Folgiero CEo of Fincanteiri Fincantieri has confirmed Pierroberto Folgiero as chief executive officer and…
HX latest cruise line to join CLIA
Gebhard Rainer CEO of HX Hurtigruten Expeditions (HX) has joined the Cruise Lines International Association…
World Explorer launches start of the Bantry Bay cruise season
Conor-Mowlds of Port `of Cork, chair of Cruise Ireland Bantry Bay Port Company has begun…
Sky Princess moves new year cruise from Western to Eastern Caribbean
Gus Antorcha president of Princess Cruises Princess Cruises announced that the Sky Princess will change…
Trafalgar to enter river cruise market in 2026
Trafalgar is entering the river cruising market with its inaugural sailings scheduled for spring 2026…
Lindblad to launch river cruise programme in 2028
Natalya Leahy CEO of Lindblad Expeditions Lindblad Expeditions and Transcend Cruises have entered a multi-year…
G Adventures to launch Ocean Adventurer for Antarctica season
Bruce Poon of G Adventures G Adventures is launching the Ocean Adventurer for the Antarctica…
Riviera Travel reveals three new Grand Tour itineraries for 2026
Phil Hullah CEO of Riviera Travel Riviera Travel has unveiled three new Grand Tour itineraries…
Norwegian Epic gets refreshed Aqua Park for European season
David J Herrera president of Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Epic is adding eight new cabins…
‘Cross the equator twice’ – Princess Cruises announces 129-day Grand Circle Pacific Voyage
Princess Cruises has announced the 2027 World Cruise Grand Circle Pacific Voyage, a 129-day itinerary…
Cork Docklands project launches public consultation phase
Conor-Mowlds of Port `of Cork, chair of Cruise Ireland The public consultation phase for the…
ForEx losses and slow bookings hit Norwegian Cruise Line earnings
Harry Sommer of NCL Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is experiencing fluctuations in third quarter bookings,…
‘Ireland has second highest passenger onboard spend per head’ – Royal Caribbean Q1 earnings call
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Ireland has the second highest passenger onboard spend per head…
Celebrity Cruises reveals new dining and entertainment options for Celebrity Xcel
Lisa Lehr Vice President Entertainment Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises has revealed new dining and entertainment…
Costa Diadema first cruise ship to remove tablecloths in green initiative
Mario Zanetti President of Costa Cruises The Costa Diadema cruise ship has begun removing tablecloths…
Azamara contracts RWS Global to introduce 13 new entertainment experiences
Dondra Ritzenthaler CEO of Azamara Azamara Cruises has announced a new contract with RWS Global…
Heroes Tribute Lounge and Bar is now on 14 ships in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet
Christine Duffy President of Carnival The Heroes Tribute Lounge and Bar is now on 14…