6,762-passenger MSC World Asia floats out in France as coin ceremony held for World Atlantic
MSC World Asia has touched water for first time at Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in…
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Disney Cruise Line names Disney Destiny in ceremony at Port Everglades
Disney Cruise Line has named Disney Destiny at a ceremony in Port Everglades. The ceremony…
Celebrity Announces 2027-28 Florida winter deployment with eight ships from four ports
Laura Hodges Bethge of Celebrity Cruises Celebrity has revealed that eight Celebrity ships will sail…
Oceania Cruises names Oceania Allura in Miami ceremony
Oceania Cruises has named Oceania Allura in Miami with a pier-side ceremony. Chefs from Food…
Crystal will name its newest ship Crystal Grace in 2028
Cristina Levis CEO Crystal Cruises Crystal has revealed the name of its newest ship for…
Manhattan to get new cruise terminal after 90 years
New York City Economic Development Corporation has published plans to replace 90-year-old piers at Manhattan…
Hurtigruten bolsters coastal cruise offering with traditional Sámi Menu
The Hurtigruten fleet has introduced a new menu from Culinary Ambassador Máret Rávdná Buljo drawing…
AE Expeditions reveals 34 voyages for Antarctica 2027–28 season across three ships
Michael Heath CEO of AE Expeditions1 AE Expeditions has revealed 34 voyages for Antarctica 2027–28…
Viva Cruises reveals details of second season on Douro River
Arno Reitsma CEO of VIVA Cruises Viva Cruises has revealed details of its second season…
Nominations close tomorrow for 2025 World Cruise Awards
Maria João Cantinho de Oliveira World Cruise Awards public voting will continue until tomorrow 16…
Windstar Cruises Expands 2027 European Season with Star Explorer
Christopher Prelog of Windstar Cruises Windstar Cruises has introduced 12 new itineraries for summer 2027.…
Lindblad Expeditions expands 2027-28 river cruise season across Asia, Egypt and Europe
Natalya Leahy CEO of Lindblad Expeditions Lindblad Expeditions has confirmed an expanded 2027-28 season for…
Businesses cite €440k in losses as Viking cancels call to Newcastle in Australia over coal protest
Torstein Hagen of Viking cruises NSW businesses are seeking compensation for financial losses after Viking…
Seabourn joins movement towards noctourism with after-dark experiences
Natalya Leahy President of Seabourn Seabourn is joining the movement towards noctourism with after-dark experiences…
Cunard cruise line reveals 110 new itineraries for 2027 and 2028
Katie McAlister CEO of Cunard Cruise line Cunard has revealed 110 new itineraries from October…
Uniworld reveals plans for SS Emilie’s debut on the Danube in 2026
Ellen Bettridge CEO of Uniworld Uniworld has revealed plans for the S.S. Emilie debut on…
Marella Cruises plans adults only Electric Sunsets 80s vs 90s cruise
Chris Hackney Director Marella Cruises Marella Cruises has revealed plans for an Electric Sunsets 80s…
Cruise ship calls to Iceland down by 50pc in reaction to new tax
Cruise ship calls to Iceland have decreased with advance bookings to 2027 falling over 50pc…
Irish Ferries reveals flexi fare deal for 2026 travel for booking before November 10
Marie McCarthy of Irish Ferries Irish Ferries is offering free Flexi Fare upgrade for bookings…
Legend of the Seas among SIX Royal Caribbean to sail in Europe in 2027
Legend of the Seas under construction in Finland Royal Caribbean has revealed itineraries for the…
Tthe TWELVE cruise ship itinerary changes due to Hurricane Melissa
Mike Brennan Director of the US National Hurricane Centre Hurricane Melissa has been downgradds to…
Royal Caribbean reveals plan to open first Beach Club in Europe in Santorini
Royal Caribbean Group has revealed plans for Royal Beach Club Santorini, its first in Europe,…
Royal Caribbean Increases guidance on back of booming sales
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean Group has reported Q3 2025 Adjusted EPS of…
TUI River Cruises to increase capacity on the Nile and Rhine
Katy Berzins Head of TUI River Cruises at TUI TUI River Cruises is to launch…
Cunard Queen Mary 2 to headline American Independence Celebrations
Cunard Queen Ma Queen Mary 2 hosts NBC coverage for Sail4th 250 on 4 July…
American Cruise Line: 10 New Ships, American Pioneer Debut
Charles Robertson CEO American Cruise LInes American Cruise Lines has announced 10 new ships through…
Ship&Play Partners with Azamara, Emerald and Scenic
Jonathan Marsico Ship&Play co-founder and CEO Ship&Play is to partner with Azamara Cruises from 1…
Former Viking Sun to return to Europe to offer cruises aimed at Chinese market
The former Viking Sun is to return to Europe in 2026 after four years in…
ASM Ireland issues supplier update
ASM Ireland has issued a supplier update: Caribtours is offering a low deposit of €150…
Expedition cruise ship Magellan Discoverer launches in Chile
ASENAV and Antarctica21 have celebrated the launch of the Magellan Discoverer has been launched from…
Dubrovnik renews fees for cruise ships visiting in 2027
Mato Franković Mayor of Dobrovnik The City of Dubrovnik in Croatia will continue to charge…
Celebrity Cruises takes delivery of Xcel & starts construction of Xcite
Celebrity Cruises has taken delivery of Celebrity Xcel and announced that construction of sixth Edge…
Royal Caribbean marks steel-cutting ceremony for seventh Oasis-class ship
Royal Caribbean has marked the steel-cutting ceremony for its seventh Oasis-class ship due for delivery…
Newbuild Disney Destiny departs Germany en route to Port Everglades
Newbuild Disney Destiny has departed Eemshaven for a transatlantic crossing to Port Everglades after delivery…
HX Expeditions to offer stays in retro cabin to mark 130th anniversary
HX Expeditions is to offer a one-night stay in a recreated 1896 expedition cabin aboard…
Dali, Renoir, Picasso: Park West Gallery opens exhibition on Star Princess
Park West Gallery has opened a 3,800 square foot space on newbuild Star Princess. The…
China plans cruise ship tax on US-connected vessels
Cruise ship Oceania Riviera China has imposed a 400 yuan per net ton fee on…
Raising the water level: Viking names NINE new rivercruise ships at ceremony in Basel
Viking named nine new river ships including its 100th ship in a Basel ceremony. Ships…
France proposes limits on cruise ships in five Côte d’Azur ports
Olivia Grégoire, Tourism Minister of France France has proposed limits on cruise ships in five…
Royal Caribbean to deploy four ships to Alaska for 2027 season
Royal Caribbean will deploy four ships to Alaska for 2027 season. Anthem of the Seas…