Star of the Seas in Cadiz as it counts down to launch party in Florida
The Star of the Seas departed from the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland on July…
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More three night cruise on offer in MSC Caribbean programme for summer 2027
MSC World America MSC Cruises plans to deploy six ships at U.S. ports during the…
Explora Journeys releases details of Christmas and New Year Caribbean cruises
Anna Nash of Explora Journeys Explora Journeys is offering Christmas and New Year Caribbean cruises…
Residential cruise line Crescent Seas appoints Thatcher Brown as CEO
Thatcher Brown CEO of Crescent Crescent Seas has announced the appointment of Thatcher Brown as…
Costa cancels Middle East programme for the 2025-26 winter season
Mario Zanetti President of Costa Cruises Costa Cruises has cancelled its Middle East programme for…
Mykonos & Santorini introduce €20 cruise tax
Olga Kefalogianni Greece tourism minister It now costs €20 for cruise passengers to disembark in…
Le Havre to open two new terminals in autumn and a third by April 2026
Stéphane Raison CEO of HAROPA PORT The Port of Le Havre will open its first…
Advance cruise bookings for 2025-26 at unprecedented level – MMGY
Katie Briscoe CEO of MMGY Global A study from MMGY Travel Intelligence reveals that 19pc…
Hurtigruten offers communities €10k each to act as “Open Villages” for cruise passengers
Hedda Felin CEO of Hurtigruten Hurtigruten offers the “Open Village” experience to explore Bessaker, Trᴂna,…
TWO cruise ships arrive in Cork today
Conor-Mowlds of Port `of Cork, chair of Cruise Ireland Cork cruise ship calls over the…
Celebrity Cruises cancels July 26 sailing on Celebrity Beyond
Laura Hodges Bethge of Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises announced the cancellation of the sailing on…
Barcelona moves to demolish two cruise terminals & reduce port operations
José Alberto Carbonell, President of the Port of Barcelona The City Council and the Port…
MSC Lirica to take over MSC Sinfonia operations for 2025-26 winter season
MSC Lirica The MSC Lirica will take over the itineraries originally planned for the MSC…
Royal Caribbean takes possession of Costa Maya Cruise Port
Perfect Day Mexico Royal Caribbean has taken possession of Costa Maya Cruise Port, after finalising…
Star Princess to debut two original theatrical productions & candlelight concert series
Princess Cruises announced that the new Star Princess will showcase a fresh entertainment lineup upon…
Holyhead Port fully reopens after being damaged during Storm Darragh in December
Holyhead Port in Wales has fully reopened after being damaged during Storm Darragh in December,…
MSC to offer six ships from four homeports in the US in summer 2027
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises MSC Cruises announced its summer 2027 programme with six…
Aurora’s cruise vessel Douglas Mawson successfully completes sea trials in China
Douglas Mawsom The Douglas Mawson successfully completed its sea trials in China and is currently…
Santos to debut new cruise port and tourism complex
New Santos port The Brazilian port of Santos is set to debut a new cruise…
HX Expeditions expands kayaking adventure series
HX Expeditions is launching an enhanced kayaking and camping program in Antarctica starting in October…
Margaritaville to name its ship Beachcomber (& change its misfortunate name)
Costa Fortuna The Costa Fortuna, perhaps he most inadvertently misfortunate name in the cruise industry,…
Viking Vesta completes its maiden cruise
The Viking Vesta has completed its maiden cruise, after being delivered by the Fincantieri shipyard…
Explora III floats out at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy
Explora Journeys celebrated three construction milestones at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy with the floating…
Royal commences work on new cruise ship terminal in PortMiami
Rendering of the new terminal Work has commenced on the new cruise terminal being developed…
Azamara launches new programme of chef-led experiences ashore and onboard
Dondra Ritzenthaler CEO of Azamara Azamara Cruises is conducting a culinary journey with chef-led experiences…
Uniworld prepares for first-ever “Women-Only Cruise” departing August 24 in France
Ellen Bettridge of Uniworld Uniworld Boutique River Cruises announced a partnership with Lunya for its…
Saga completes naming ceremony for newbuild Spirit of the Moselle at a ceremony in Amsterdam
Mike Hazell, chief executive officer of Saga Group Saga has named the Spirit of the…
Brittany Ferries opens bookings for 2026 Channel sailings
Hugh Bruton of Brittany Ferries Brittany Ferries has opened bookings for 2026 Channel sailings, with…
Oceania Cruises orders two additional ships from Fincantieri
Frank Del Rio CEO of Oceania Cruises Oceania Cruises has expanded its order with Fincantieri…
Royal’s Legend of the Seas latest cruise ship to have Aquadome installed
Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas has achieved a new milestone with the installation of…
Royal Caribbean takes delivery of the new Star of the Seas in Turku
Royal Caribbean International has taken delivery of the new Star of the Seas from Meyer…
Rosslare Europort plans €200m expansion project
Rosslare Europort is preparing a planning application for an expansion project costing over €200m. The…
Homeports swapped for Norwegian Breakaway & Norwegian Prima for 2026-27 winter season
Harry Sommer of NCL Norwegian Cruise Line will swap the homeports of the Norwegian Breakaway…
Princess cruises offers €300 off connecting flights
John Padgett ex CEO of Princess Cruises Princess Cruises has announced up to €300pp off…
MSC joins Carnival & Royal at Grand Bahama Shipyard
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises MSC Cruises has joined Carnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean…
Crystal cruises secures finance for two more cruise ships
Cristina Levis CEO Crystal Cruises Crystal has finalised a SACE-backed ECA financing facility for two…
TUI to operate three musical-themed cruises in 2026
Wybcke Meier of TUI cruise TUI will operate three musical-themed cruises in 2026 onboard the…
Shore Excursions Group completes delivery of 5m tours worldwide
Shore Excursions Group has completed the delivery of five million tours worldwide, marking a milestone…
Fincantieri Marine Group appoints George Moutafis as CEO
George Moutafis CEO of Fincantieri Marine Group Fincantieri Marine Group announced the appointment of George…
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