Hurtigruten core cruise line also comes under new ownership after HX spin-off
Hedda Felin CEO of Hurtigruten Hurtigruten’s main business has been acquired by a consortium of…
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MSC Poesia is to offer seven-night cruises out of Southampton in winter 2025-26
Suzanne Rowe of MSC The MSC Poesia is to offer seven-night cruises in Northern Europe…
MSC Cruises reveals plans for 2025-26 winter season in Brazil
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises MSC Cruises has announced its plans for the 2025-26…
HX expedition cruises spun off from parent Hurtigruten and moves HQ to London
Gebhard Rainer CEO of HX HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) has been acquired by a consortium of…
Cunard study shows that five days at sea can improve mental health
Katie McAlister CEO of Cunard Cruise line A study aboard the Cunard Queen Mary 2…
HERE are the 83 winners from the World Cruise Awards 2024 in Funchal
Chris Frost of World Cruise Awards The fourth annual World Cruise Awards Gala Ceremony took…
Shipyard report confirms MSC World America is on target for April 9 launch
Suzanne Rowe describing the MSC World Africa at Worldchoice conference MSC Cruises has issued an…
Norwegian Star to move to Caribbean for winter 2025-26 instead of Antarctica schedule
Norwegian Star in Dublin Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed that the Norwegian Star will sail…
Ponant and Smithsonian to partner in 36 co-branded sailings for 2026
Herve Gastinel CEO of Ponant Ponant and Smithsonian Journeys have announced 36 co-branded sailings for…
Norwegian Cruise Line to redeploy Norwegian Jade to San Diego for 2025-26
Norwegian Jade off Cannes Norwegian Cruise Line is to redeploy Norwegian Jade to San Diego…
Disney Treasure named at lavish celebration event in New York City
Disney Treasure naming Disney Cruise Line named its new ship, the Disney Treasure, at a…
MSC reveals 19 cabin types on MSC World America to launch April
MSC Yacht Club Owners Suite The MSC World America, to launch next April, will feature…
Actor Eric Stonestreet named godfather of the Norwegian Aqua
Eric Stonestreet Actor Eric Stonestreet has been named the godfather of the Norwegian Aqua, a…
Norwegian cruise line cancels 98 cruises as it realigns winter 2025-6 programme
Harry Sommer of NCL Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the cancellation of 38 cruises across…
Increase in four-night sailings for Royal Caribbean 2026-27 Caribbean schedule
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean has unveiled its 2026-27 US-based schedule, featuring 12…
MSC Opera arrives in Canary Islands and Madeira for winter season of 7-night rotations
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises The MSC Opera has launched MSC Cruises’ winter season…
Viking cruise revenue up 11.4pc as capacity sold reached 95pc for 2024 season
Torstein Hagen of Viking cruises Viking Holdings Ltd reported an 11.4pc increase in total revenue…
Exploris cruises announces two new expedition ship builds
Philippe Videau President and Founder of Exploris cruises Exploris Expeditions & Cruises has announced plans…
Crystal reveals Casino de Monte-Carlo at sea during Chairman’s Cruise in Venice
Cristina Levis CEO Crystal Cruises Crystal has debuted the Casino de Monte-Carlo at sea aboard…
Virgin voyages introduces reduced single supplements for solo travellers
Nirmal Saverimuttu CEO of Virgin Voyages Virgin Voyages has introduced new incentives for travel agents,…
Sun Princess reveals festive holiday experiences
John Padgett of Princess Cruises The Sun Princess is launching festive holiday experiences for its…
MSC considering bigger class of ships to rival Royal’s Icon of the Seas
MSC World America undergoing final phase of construction in Saint Nazaire MSC Cruises and Captain…
TUI River Cruises launches first Nile ship in Luxor ceremony
TUI River Cruises launched its first Nile river ship, TUI Al Horeya, with a blessing…
47 cabins to be added to Celestyal Discovery
Celestyal will expand the capacity of the Celestyal Discovery by adding 47 cabins, bringing the…
Norwegian Cruise Line announces 400 new sailings for autumn-winter 2026-27
Norwegian Jade Norwegian Cruise Line has announced over 400 new sailings for the autumn-winter 2026-27…
MSC Cruises introduces new tier to Voyagers Club loyalty programme
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises MSC Cruises is enhancing its loyalty programme, the MSC…
Seabourn says expedition cruise bookings are up 30pc
Natalya Leahy President of Seabourn Seabourn says bookings for its 2025 expedition voyages are up…
Disney Treasure arrives at Port Canaveral for naming ceremony
Disney Cruise Line’s new ship, the Disney Treasure, docked in its home port of Port…
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…
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,…