Medical emergency detains Explorer of the Seas in Miami for three days
The Explorer of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean ship, is facing a three-day delay in…
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Cruise bookings from Ireland set to reach 70k in 2024 – CLIA
Andy Harmer The cruise market is growing out of Ireland by 17pc, well above the…
Crystal orders third ocean cruise ship for delivery in 2032
Cristina Levis CEO Crystal Cruises Crystal has finalised an order with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for…
Viking Hathor & Viking Sobek named at ceremony in Luxor
Viking officially named its two newest river ships, Viking Hathor and Viking Sobek, during a…
Miami handled record 8m passengers in 2024 as cruise companies turn focus to Caribbean
Icon of the seas in Miami Hydi Webb PortMiami director PortMiami handled a record-breaking 8,233,056…
Cruise itineraries in the Caribbean adjusted due to Hurricane Rafael
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean International and Carnival have adjusted itineraries in the…
HX Expedition cruises launches new loyalty programme
Gebhard Rainer CEO of HX Hurtigruten Expeditions has launched HX Explorers, a new standalone loyalty…
Royal Caribbean to acquire Port of Costa Maya in Mexico for $292m
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean The Royal Caribbean Group has agreed to acquire the Port…
Cork hosted 103 cruise ships carrying 190,000 passengers in 2024
Donal Crowley Interim CEO Port of Cork The Port of Cork Company concluded its 2024…
Inaugural Sustainability of Cruise Activity meeting held at the Lisbon
Carlos Moedas Mayor of Lisbon The inaugural Meeting for the Sustainability of Cruise Activity was…
Holland America Line reveals Christmas culinary experiences
Stein Kruse CEO of Holland America line Holland America Line is introducing festive culinary experiences,…
HERE are the six ships Royal Caribbean will base in Europe in summer 2026
Jennifer Callister of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean International will deploy five ships—Harmony of the Seas,…
Cruise calls resume Valencia as guests advised against venturing ashore
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises Storm Dana on October 30 has impacted cruise operations…
‘No more new cruise ship orders until 2028 at least’ – Royal CEO Jason Liberty
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean Group has confirmed all of its cruise ship…
Royal Caribbean Group reports strong close-in booking trend and 111pc load factor in Q3 earnings call
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean Group reported a strong third quarter in 2024,…
GALLERY: Cruising the Danube with Riviera Travel
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TUI flights from Cork and Shannon to boost sales of Marella Cruises
Wybcke Meier of TUI cruise TUI offers new direct flights from Cork and Shannon Airports…
Oceania Cruises announces 100 itineraries in 2026 Collection of Voyages
Frank Del Rio CEO of Oceania Cruises Oceania Cruises has announced its 2026 Collection of…
Stena Line gets approval for €240m freight terminal at Immingham
Niclas Mårtensson CEO of Stena Line Stena Line and Associated British Ports (ABP) are set…
JUST BACK FROM: Cruising the Danube with Riviera
So many stories. Every bend on the flowing immensity that is the river Danube has…
Costa Cruises to reduce planned visits to Santorini
Costa Cruises will significantly reduce planned visits to Santorini in the 2025 itineraries for the…
TUI Cruises next ship in InTUItion class will be named Mein Schiff Flow
Wybcke Meier of TUI cruise TUI Cruises has announced that its next ship in the…
Meyer Werft delivers Disney Treasure ahead of schedule
Meyer Werft has delivered the Disney Treasure to Disney Cruise Line ahead of schedule, with…
New experience and venues revealed for Norwegian Aqua and Norwegian Luna
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced enhanced onboard experiences and new venues for its upcoming ships,…
Steel cut for Seven Seas Prestige in Marghera
Fincantieri and Regent Seven Seas Cruises celebrated the steel-cutting ceremony for the new luxury cruise…
MSC World America to feature pub with microbrewery
The MSC World America, launching from Miami in 2025, will introduce new venues including a…
Azamara Cruises launches RezA enhanced global reservation system
Dondra Ritzenthaler CEO of Azamara Azamara Cruises has launched RezA, an enhanced global reservation system…
Refurbished TUI Ria to launch in summer 2026
TUI River Cruises will launch its newly refurbished ship, TUI Ria, in summer 2026, making…
Disney Treasure will complete new ship launches for 2024
Thomas Mazloum CEO of Disney Cruise Line Disney Treasure, just handed over to the cruise…
Viking orders two new cruise ships to be delivered in 2030
Fincantieri has signed contracts with Viking for the construction of two new cruise ships, set…
VIVA Cruises launches VIVA Boutique line
Arno Reitsma CEO of VIVA Cruises VIVA Cruises has launched its new VIVA Boutique line,…
Emerald Cruises to launch 180-guest Emerald Astra in 2026
Emerald Cruises announced plans to launch the Emerald Astra in 2026, a 180-guest ship that…
New Disney Adventure to launch from Singapore in December 2025
Thomas Mazloum CEO of Disney Cruise Line More details and itineraries have been revealed of…
P&O Cruises 2026-27 itineraries open for pre-registration
Paul Ludlow of P&O Cruises P&O Cruises has released its winter 2026-27 itinerary collection, now…
Carnival Cruise Line adjusts 2025 & 2026 itineraries
Josh Weinstein CEO of Carnival Carnival Cruise Line is making adjustments to itineraries for cruises…
More new features revealed for Star Princess in advance of October 2025 launch
John Padgett of Princess Cruises Princess Cruises has revealed new features for Star Princess, the…
Conor Murphy supports Navantia take over of Harland & Wolff
Conor Murphy Minister for Tourism The Stormont Executive, represented by Economy Minister Conor Murphy, has…
Scenic Cruises launches 2026 river cruise programme
Ken Muska CEO of Scenic Cruises Scenic Cruises has launched its 2026 Ultra-Luxury Europe River…
Norwegian Cruise Line reveals more details of the Norwegian Luna
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed more details of the Norwegian Luna to debut in 2026,…
Royal Caribbean increase gratuity charges to $18.50 per guest per day
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean International announced an increase in daily gratuity charges…