HERE are the SIX cruise ships still scheduled for delivery in 2026
Six cruise ships still scheduled for delivery in the remainder of 2026. Explora III completes…
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CroisiEurope Botticelli suffers onboard fire in Honfleur
The fire took place on 29 June 2026 at 4 AM. Crew evacuated 132 passengers…
Disney Cruise Line reservation system temporarily unavailable July 9-10
The reservation system becomes unavailable on 9 July 2026. Maintenance runs from 4 AM EDT…
Celebrity Cruises expands support for homeworking agents
Regional Sales Managers now support homeworkers. The initiative provides training through coffee mornings. Quadruple rewards…
Riviera Travel launches ‘book it win it take it’ trade incentive
The incentive runs from 1 July to 31 July 2026. Agents register bookings for entry.…
Irish Ferries launches Lego pop up shop onboard the James Joyce
The LEGO POP-UP shop opened on 1 July 2026. Savings reach up to €84 on…
TUI River Cruises launches winter 2027 programme with 37 sailings
TUI River Cruises launches 37 sailings for winter 2027. The season includes itineraries from October…
Aurora Expeditions showcases Arctic voyages focused on Northern Lights
Guests save up to 30pc on 2026 and 2027 Arctic sailings. The Arctic Golden Autumn…
Riverside Luxury Cruises enhances Vintage Room experience across its fleet
The Vintage Room now offers expanded pairing options. Guests choose wine dealcoholized or botanical beverages.…
Five cruise ships sent to scrapyards
Former Nippon Maru beached in June 2026. Astoria demolition began in July 2025. Celestyal Crystal…
LEGEND of the Seas completes Málaga to Civitavecchia pre launch cruise
The four-night premiere preview cruise of Royal Caribbean’s brand-new Legend of the Seas from Malaga…
NO change to LNG policy by Royal Caribbean – Jason Liberty
Royal Caribbean is to continue its LNG policy despite the destruction of infrastructure in Qatar…
Travelmarvel launches new European river ship Rigel
Travelmarvel has launched the Rigel river ship. The vessel has emphasised guest focused design. The…
Consultation opens for National Watersports Campus Ireland at Dun Laoghaire
The non-statutory public consultation for Ireland’s proposed National Watersports Campus at Dún Laoghaire Harbour is…
Bookings boost of 20pc as cruise programmes expand for Irish travellers in 2027
Cruise operators have launched enhanced 2027 programmes. Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas and Celebrity River…
Celebrity River Cruises launches before and after stays
Celebrity River Cruises launched Before and After Stays for 2027 and 2028. Programmes run for…
Royal hosts record number of Irish trade at pre-launch cruise for Legend of the Seas
Irish travel trade and media are among the first invited media and travel trade guests…
Windstar Cruises announces major expansion in Asia
Luxury small boat cruise line Windstar Cruises has announced a major expansion in Asia with…
P&O Ferries Introduces New Sleep Lounge on England to Netherlands Route
P&O Ferries has launched a new Sleeper Lounge on board the Pride of Hull, one…
AmaWaterways unveils new double width river cruise ship for Danube
AmaWaterways has unveiled the first details and renderings of AmaRudi. The vessel will stand alongside…
Marella Cruises releases Winter 2027 programme with adults only focus
Bookings open from 02 July 2026 for the winter season. Marella Discovery 2 introduces four…
Carnival Corporation move to maximise calls after completion of pier extension at Celebration Key
Carnival completed a pier extension at Celebration Key in early May. Up to four ships…
MSC Cruises progresses new order for Frontier Class Ships with Meyer Werft Papenburg
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have issued a joint statement on the status of talks…
Newbuild programme to be maintained by Carnival Corporation into the 2030s
Carnival has three new Princess Cruises ships on order The total orderbook stands at 10…
WTTC urges Barcelona to reconsider cruise tax increase
Barcelona receives around 4.0 million cruise passengers per year. Average local spending reaches €255 per…
Stena Line promotes pet-friendly travel with pawsport checklist
Stena Line offers pet cabins on Belfast-Liverpool, Dublin-Holyhead and Rosslare-Fishguard routes. A dedicated pet lounge…
Carnival’s London office realigns leadership roles across Cunard and P&O
Paul Ludlow becomes president of Cunard in addition to P&O Cruises Katie McAlister takes the…
Brittany Ferries passenger numbers up 7pc to France & 12pc to Spain
Brittany Ferries reports 7pc growth on France routes from Ireland. Passenger numbers rise 12pc on…
Riviera Travel reports strong mid-year trade growth in 2026
The operator offers 50 river cruises and operates in 66 countries. English trade passenger numbers…
WATCH: Handover ceremony for Legend of the Seas
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Britain and Ireland become fastest growing markets for Azamara Cruises
Azamara Cruises has named England and Ireland as its fastest growing and highest performing market. …
Emerald Kaia named at ceremony in Venice
Emerald Cruises christened Emerald Kaia in Venice. The event took place at San Basilio. Jason…
Stena pays tribute to Special Olympics volunteers
Stena Line recognised 2,500 volunteers. Volunteers contributed 72,000 hours to the Games. The event took…
StarDream Cruises starts to reduce fuel surcharges
StarDream waives fuel surcharge for Singapore and Malaysia sailings. 50pc reduction applies to Taiwan and…
Royal Caribbean cancels Allure sailing in Marc h 2027
Royal Caribbean cancelled the Allure of the Seas sailing on 7th March 2027. A full-ship…
Carnival releases details of Frightfully Fun Cruises
Carnival schedules Frightfully Fun cruises from late September to 31st October 2026. All 29 vessels…
Legend of the Seas enters Spanish Shipyard for final preparations
The Legend of the Seas entered Navantia shipyard on 22 June 2026 for five days…
TUI stages midsummer naming ceremony for Mein Schiff Flow in Hamburg
TUI Cruises has held the naming ceremony for Mein Schiff Flow. Three women served as…
MSC Cruises announces Aurea Spa wellness expansion
MSC Cruises expanded the Aurea Spa offerings. New services include AI-powered skin analysis. IV therapy…
ENTERTAINMENT aboard Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas, here is the guide
Legend of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s third Icon class vessel, delivers one of the most…