Royal Caribbean lays keel for third Icon Class ship in Turku
Royal Caribbean International has laid the keel to commence construction of its third Icon Class…
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Viking takes delivery of latest Nile River ship, the Viking Sobek
Viking has taken delivery of its latest Nile River ship, the Viking Sobek, during a…
Villa Vie changes itinerary to Europe after 4-months-late departure from Belfast
Mikael Petterson CEO of Villa Vie Residences Villa Vie Residences has updated the itinerary for…
Holland America Line to host Alaska Cruise show in San Diego November 9
Sarah Leonard CEO of the Alaska Travel Industry Association Holland America Line will host the…
Brilliance of the Seas marks start of Panama Canal’s 2024-25 cruise season
The Panama Canal’s 2024-25 cruise season has begun with the northbound transit of the Brilliance…
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises introduces new themed cruises for 2025
Ellen Bettridge CEO of Uniworld Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has introduced new themed cruises for…
Aftermath of Hurricane Milton continues to disrupt cruise operations in Florida
Hurricane Milton continues to disrupt cruise operations in Florida and the Caribbean. Royal Caribbean’s newest…
HERE are the updates from 5 cruise companies impacted by Hurricane Milton
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises Cruise lines are experiencing delays, cancellations, and changes to…
Cunard reveals new itineraries for winter 2026-27
Katie McAlister CEO of Cunard Cruise line Cunard has announced 40 new voyages scheduled from…
Royal Caribbean resumes operations at Labadee private destination
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean International has resumed operations at its private destination…
Arrival of Sun Princess in Port Everglades delayed by Hurricane Milton
The arrival of the Sun Princess at its new homeport in Port Everglades has been…
Two Voyager of the Seas in Middle East cancelled due to unrest
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean International has cancelled two cruises aboard the Voyager…
Orlando airport to close ahead of Hurricane Milton tomorrow Weds as cruise lines change itineraries
ThHurricane Milton weakened from a Category 5 to a Category 4 storm early Tuesday but…
Icon of the Seas resumes revenue service in Miami after ship repairs in Bahamas
Icon of the seas in Miami1 The Icon of the Seas resumed revenue service for…
Harmony, Wonder, Symphony & Utopia of the Seas adjust itineraries due to Tropical Storm Milton
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean has adjusted itineraries for four ships—Harmony of the…
Stena Line launches new family hub on Dublin to Holyhead route
Stenna Line Family Hub Stena Line has launched a new family hub on the Stena…
Quark Expeditions’ new Ocean Explorer en route to debut in Antarctica
Quark Expeditions’ new ship, Ocean Explorer, is en route to South America for its debut…
NCL reveals dining options on 2026 newbuild Norwegian Luna
Sukhothai dining option on Norwegian Luna The Norwegian Luna, entering service in April 2026, will…
Norwegian Cruise Line launches MORE to replace the ‘More At Sea’ package
Harry Sommer of NCL Norwegian Cruise Line has launched a new brand positioning called “MORE,”…
Ponant announces 86 sailings and 37 itineraries for summer 2026
Ponant expedition ship, the Austral in Dublin port Ponant has announced 86 sailings and 37…
Third time lucky: Villa Vie Odyssey eventually departs Belfast after further delay
Villa Vie Odyssey is on its way after a five month delay in Belfast. It…
Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas floats out in Turku
Star of the Seas float out The new Star of the Seas from Royal Caribbean…
Icon of the Seas to resume October 5 following cancelled sailing
Icon of the seas in Miami1 Royal Caribbean International is confident that repairs on the…
Villa Vie Odyssey is still anchored off county Down after further delay in departure
The Villa Vie Odyssey is still anchored off county Down despite conflicting reports it had…
NOT YET: Villa Vie Odyssey arrives back at the Belfast cruise terminal
Villa Vie’s Odyssey has arrived back at the Belfast cruise terminal. Following its prolonged stay…
Independence of the Seas to join CLIA conference in Southampton May 22-24
Andy Harmer Further details have been released of the CLIA Britain & Ireland conference to…
Celebrity Xcel coming to Mediterranean in 2026-27
Laura Hodges Bethge of Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises has unveiled its 2026-27 deployment plan, featuring…
Carnival cruise line says demand will outstrip supply for several years
Josh Weinstein CEO of Carnival Carnival Corporation CEO Josh Weinstein announced that the company’s limited…
Icon of the Seas goes into dry dock in Grand Bahama after cancelling cruise
Icon of the Seas, operated by Royal Caribbean International, is undergoing repairs at the Grand…
Holland America Line introduces themed food and beverage menus for holiday season
Stein Kruse CEO of Holland America line Holland America Line is celebrating the holiday season…
AT LAST – residential cruise ship Villa Vie Odyssey to depart Belfast after four month delay
Gian Perroni and Angie Harsanyi At last. Passengers hope to board the residential cruise ship…
Norwegian Dawn moves to the Med for winter
The Norwegian Dawn has begun a ten-night repositioning cruise from Northern Europe to the Mediterranean,…
Alaska’s Juneau votes on proposal to have no-cruise Saturdays
Sarah Leonard CEO of the Alaska Travel Industry Association Residents of Juneau in Alaska will…
Travel impact from Hurricane Heléne less severe than anticipated
Travel impacts from Hurricane Heléne were less severe than anticipated, with 941 flight cancellations and…
Eatily to join MSC Cruise offerings on MSC World America
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises MSC Cruises has partnered with Eataly to launch a…
Heléne update: Tampa and Jacksonville ports close & cruise lines change itineraries
Airlines and cruise lines began implementing preventative measures in anticipation of Hurricane Helene, with significant…
Star Princess launches in Monfalcone ahead of September 2025 delivery
The new Star Princess was launched at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone shipyard on Thursday September 26, with…
Cruise lines alter itineraries in response to Hurricane Helene
Cruise lines are altering itineraries in response to Hurricane Helene’s anticipated impact on the Gulf…
Derry reports 10,000 cruise ship visitors as season concludes
Odhran Dunne CEO of Visit Derry Foyle Port concluded its 2024 cruise season on September…
Royal Caribbean to return to Labadee in October after seven-month hiatus
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean International will resume visits to its private island…