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…
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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…
Icon of the Seas September 28 cruise cancelled
Icon of the seas in Miami1 Royal Caribbean International has cancelled the upcoming cruise of…
Viking’s 2006 new build named Viking Mira as more details emerge
Torstein Hagen of Viking cruises Viking’s latest ship will carry the name Viking Mira, a…
Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot is first vessel to reach the North Pole of Inaccessibility
Ponant at the North Pole Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot is the first vessel to reach…
AquaDome lifted on to Royal Caribbean’s new Star of the Seas
AquaDome, the largest glass and steel structure lifted onto a ship in one piece, has…
Cunard reveals ten best shore experiences worldwide
Katie McAlister CEO of Cunard Cruise line Cunard has unveiled ten premier shore experiences worldwide,…
Full moon maths: new build Disney Treasure completes dramatic River Ems navigation to open sea
Under the bight yellow harvest moon, the Disney Treasure commenced its journey to open waters…
133 sailings & 13 ships – Riviera Travel announces largest-ever river cruise programme for 2026
Vicky Billing of Riviera Riviera Travel has announced its largest-ever river cruise programme for 2026,…
HX 2026-27 programme features new itineraries in Antarctica, Alaska, Greenland, Norway & Galápagos
Hayley Van Der Steen of Hurtigruten HX Hurtigruten Expeditions (HX) has launched its 2026-27 season,…
Sales open for Norwegian Luna ahead of April 2026 launch
Harry Sommer of NCL Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the launch of its new ship,…
Saga sets out to dispel stereotypes with new TV ad
Mike Hazell, chief executive officer of Saga Group Saga’s new TV ad, “You’re Still Not…
Quark Expeditions launches 12-day ‘Antarctica by Helicopter’ itineraries
Quark Expeditions has launched a new 12-day itinerary called “Antarctica by Helicopter: Icebergs, Mountains, and…
Princess Cruises extends ‘Better than Best Price Guarantee’ until December 15
John Padgett of Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is extending its “Better than Best Price Guarantee”…