‘Ireland has second highest passenger onboard spend per head’ – Royal Caribbean Q1 earnings call
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Ireland has the second highest passenger onboard spend per head…
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Celebrity Cruises reveals new dining and entertainment options for Celebrity Xcel
Lisa Lehr Vice President Entertainment Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises has revealed new dining and entertainment…
Costa Diadema first cruise ship to remove tablecloths in green initiative
Mario Zanetti President of Costa Cruises The Costa Diadema cruise ship has begun removing tablecloths…
Azamara contracts RWS Global to introduce 13 new entertainment experiences
Dondra Ritzenthaler CEO of Azamara Azamara Cruises has announced a new contract with RWS Global…
Heroes Tribute Lounge and Bar is now on 14 ships in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet
Christine Duffy President of Carnival The Heroes Tribute Lounge and Bar is now on 14…
Royal offers incentives for passengers to change from overbooked Rome Allure of the Seas cruise
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean International has outlined optons for guests who wish…
MSC Musica & MSC Euribia back in Europe after winter seasons in Africa & Middle East
MSC Euribia connects to shore power MSC Musica and MSC Euribia are returning to Europe…
Sun Princess returns to Europe after inaugural season in the Caribbean
John Padgett of Princess Cruises The Sun Princess, an LNG-powered vessel, returned to Europe after…
Azamara reveals Alaska Cruisetour packages for summer 2026
David Duff of Azamara Azamara Cruises is launching new Cruisetour packages in Alaska for the…
Disney Adventure floats out in Wismar
The Disney Adventure was floated out in Wismar, marking Disney Cruise Line’s entry into the…
AmaSintra embarks on inaugural Douro season
AmaWaterways officially christened its newest river cruise ship, AmaSintra, on April 17, 2025, with its…
Viking floats out 82-passenger Viking Amun in Cairo
Viking has celebrated the float out of the 82-passenger Viking Amun at Massara shipyard in…
JUST BACK FROM: New Bedford, Massachusetts
Eoghan Corry and Roy Branco captain of Elizabeth & Niki, a fishing boat in New…
AmaMagdalena river cruise ship starts operations on Colombia’s Magdalena River
AmaWaterways has launched the AmaMagdalena, a river cruise ship operating on Colombia’s Magdalena River, entering…
Riviera Rose embarks on maiden voyage on Douro River
Riviera Travel has introduced the Riviera Rose, its latest river cruise ship, with a maiden…
FIVE new members join Association of Antarctica Tour Operators
Laura Smith of Antarctic Tour Operators The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators welcomed five…
Princess cancels March 2026 Sun Princess sailing from Barcelona
Princess Cruises has announced the cancellation of a sailing on the Sun Princess, initially scheduled…
MSC World America embarks on maiden cruise to the Caribbean
The MSC World America has recently set sail on its maiden cruise to the Caribbean,…
Royal Caribbean ‘will continue to lead cruise industry for a decade’
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean International is projected to accommodate 7.7m passengers by…
Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition starts cruise season in Cork
Conor-Mowlds of Port `of Cork, chair of Cruise Ireland The 2025 cruise season at the…
Norwegian Aqua officially named in Miami
Norwegian Aqua has been officially named at PortMiami’s LEED Gold Certified terminal. The ceremony featured…
Brittany Ferries passenger numbers up 12pc in 2024
Hugh Bruton of Brittany Ferries Brittany Ferries recorded a 12pc increase in passenger numbers on…
12,000 attend naming ceremony for Mein Schiff Relax in Málaga
TUI has officially named the Mein Schiff Relax in Málaga with over 12,000 attendees. Robbie…
World’s first hydrogen-powered ship scheduled for 2027
Torstein Hagen of Viking cruises Fincantieri and Viking announced plans to construct the industry’s first…
Emerald Cruises to deliver two new superyachts in 2027
Emerald Cruises has announced a multi-ship expansion for 2027, which includes the introduction of two…
Crystal updates menu for Osteria d’Ovidio
Crystal has introduced an updated menu for Osteria d’Ovidio created by chef Massimiliano Alajmo and…
Aman at Sea to name its first luxury yacht Amangati
Aman at Sea has announced the name of its first luxury yacht, Amangati, which means…
Transcend announces names of its first purpose-built river vessels
Transcend Cruises announced the names of its first purpose-built river vessels for the B2B market,…
TUI’s Marella Cruises launch trial for reusable coffee cups
Chris Hackney Director Marella Cruises Marella Cruises, in partnership with Apollo Group, is launching a…
Carnival Festivale to debut in 2027, sailing from Port Canaveral
Carnival Festivale ceremony The Carnival Festivale will debut in 2027, sailing from Port Canaveral and…
Six Princess Cruises ships to sail in Europe in 2025
John Padgett of Princess Cruises The 2025 summer season for Princess Cruises in Europe will…
Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 concludes at the Miami Beach Convention Center
Hydi Webb PortMiami director Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in…
Drew Barrymore names MSC World America in Miami
Everson Bevelle, Cruise Director, Godmother, Drew Barrymore and Captain Dino Sagani. MSC Cruises officially named…
Fincantieri and Viking to construct cruise industry’s first hydrogen-powered ship
Torstein Hagen of Viking cruises Fincantieri and Viking announced plans to construct the industry’s first…
Steel cutting takes place for Carnival Festivale in Papenburg
Carnival Festivale ceremony The steel cutting ceremony has taken place for the Carnival Festivale at…
On board entertainment theme at second day of Seatrade Cruise Global 2025
Hydi Webb PortMiami director Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 took place from April 7-10 at the…
Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami looks back on year of unprecedented growth
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Cruise industry leaders have gathered for Seatrade Cruise Global in…
‘Constructive talks’ to fend off Mexico’s head tax for cruise calls in 2026
Josh Weinstein CEO of Carnival Carnival Corporation’s CEO Josh Weinstein discussed the company’s efforts to…
Royal Caribbean to introduce eight new ships over the next five years
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean The Royal Caribbean Group plans to introduce eight new ships…
MSC World America arrives in Miami ahead of tomorrow’s naming ceremony
The MSC World America has arrived in Miami, following its delivery from Chantiers de l’Atlantique…