More details revealed of Allure of the Seas $100m upgrade
Royal Caribbean International’s Allure of the Seas is undergoing a major refurbishment ahead of its…
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Lindblad Expeditions considers expansion into river cruise
Sven-Olof Lindblad Lindblad Expeditions is focusing on different initiatives to grow, including river cruising and…
Ritz Carlton Ilma arrives in the Mediterranean to commence cruise schedule
The Ritz Carlton Ilma has arrived in the Mediterranean after undergoing training voyages. The 456-guest…
Celebrity Cruises changes four Eastern Med itineraries in autumn 2025
Laura Hodges Bethge of Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises is changing four Eastern Mediterranean itineraries scheduled…
Average age of cruise passengers falls for second successive year – CLIA
Kelly Craighead CEO of the Cruise Lines International Association Cruise ship passengers are getting younger,…
NCL cruise line reports onboard spend per passenger is up 33pc in one year
Harry Sommer of NCL Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported gross onboard spend per passenger of $126.85…
Royal Caribbean announces $100m upgrade for Allure of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International announced a $100m upgrade for the Allure of the Seas scheduled for…
NCL says new cabins each generate $150k annually in additional revenue
Harry Sommer of NCL Norwegian Cruise Line plans to add 24 new staterooms to the…
Princess Cruises increases berths by 18pc in Alaska in 2026 with an 8th ship
Princess Cruises is planning its largest-ever season in Alaska in 2026, with the new Star…
New Disney Treasure cruise ship floats out in Papenburg
The Disney Treasure has been floated out of the building hall at Meyer Werft in…
Disney Treasure announces cruises to the Caribbean
The new LNG-powered Disney Treasure, a sister ship to the Disney Wish, is set to…
Sun Princess cancels some of the planned attractions in Park19
Princess Cruises has confirmed that the Sun Princess will not be offering some attractions that…
NCL announces updates for Norwegian Encore
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced updates for Norwegian Encore, including a new Spice H2O outdoor…
Carnival Elation reschedules in Caribbean due to Tropical Storm Debby
Christine Duffy President of Carnival Carnival Cruise Line adjusted the schedule of the Carnival Elation…
Holland America Line opens bookings for its 2026 Europe season
Stein Kruse CEO of Holland America line Holland America Line has opened bookings for its…
Disney Cruise Line reveals new spaces and experiences on Destiny
De Vil’s piano lounge on the Disney Destiny Disney Cruise Line has revealed new spaces…
Norwegian Cruise Line announces updates to Norwegian Encore
Norwegian Cruise Line announced updates to Norwegian Encore including a new Spice H2O, expanded dining…
Carnival Cruise Line reveals more details of Pearl Cove Beach Club
Carnival Cruise Line has revealed more details of the Pearl Cove Beach Club, an exclusive…
NCL announces revenue per passenger up by 2pc
Harry Sommer of NCL Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported strong financial results for the second…
MSC Splendida latest cruise ship to relocate from China
Eoghan Corry and MSC Splendida MSC Splendida, initially planned to be the second ship in…
New-to-cruise customers are up by double-digits compared to the previous year –Royal
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean New-to-cruise customers are up by double-digits compared to the previous…
Royal Caribbean moves Ovation of the Seas to LA from China due to pricing challenges
Michael Bayley Royal Caribbean has pulled the Ovation of the Seas from China due to…
Life at Sea cruises files for bankruptcy leaving passengers who booked three year cruise penniless and stranded
Kendra Holmes who resigned as CEO last November Life at Sea Cruises has filed for…
Royal Caribbean reveals plans to replace older ships as Q2 earnings beat target
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Design work for the next classes of ships across all…
Barbara Biffi appointed senior VP of global sales at Silversea cruises
Barbara Biffi of Silversea Barbara Biffi has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Global…
MSC Cruises reveals new outdoor space on MSC World America to launch 2025
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises MSC Cruises has announced The Harbour, a new outdoor…
HX introduces Seaware reservation booking system
Gebhard Rainer CEO of HX HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) has integrated the Seaware reservation system by…
Carnival orders three new class ships for Carnival Cruise Line in 2029, 2031 & 2033
Josh Weinstein CEO of Carnival Carnival Corporation has announced an order for three new ships…
Madeira to host 2024 Cruise Atlantic Islands Conference on September 27
Funchal port Isabel Figueiroa CEO of Madeira ports Madeira will host the 2024 Cruise Atlantic…
Westminster Government declines to offer further financial support to Harland & Wolff
Russell Downs Interim Chair of Harland & Wolff The Westminster Government has declined to offer…
Marella Cruises anticipates 350,000 passengers across its five ships
Marella Discovery Chris Hackney Director Marella Cruises Marella Cruises, owned by TUI Group, is anticipating…
Stern to Dublin, bow to Galway for MV Naomh Éanna
Naomh Éanna in happier times There are plans to display the stern of the MV…
‘Protesters will cause cruise lines to switch itineraries’ – CLIA
Marie-Caroline Laurent The European director of the Cruise Lines International Association has warned that cruise lines may…
Launch of Greek party cruise ship delayed until summer 2025
Georgios Athanasiou, Global sales director of Neonyx Cruises Neonyx Cruises has postponed its inaugural season…
Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas sets off on first revenue voyage from Port Canaveral
John Murray CEO of Port Canaveral Eight hundred people bid farewell to Royal Caribbean’s Utopia…
Ponant to operate 30-guest expedition yacht in the Kimberley
Herve Gastinel CEO of Ponant Ponant has announced a partnership with Paspaley, a leading South…
Maritime leaders attend decarbonisation summit aboard newly launched Utopia of the Seas
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Seventy maritime leaders convened at the Decarbonisation Summit this week…
P&O Pacific Encounter to transfer to Carnival Cruise Line in March 2025
Josh Weinstein CEO of Carnival Pacific Encounter will be transferred to Carnival Cruise Line in…
HX appoints Alex McNeil as Chief Expedition Officer
Alex McNeil HX Chief Expedition Officer HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) has appointed Alex McNeil to the…
Uniworld launches Ultimate European Journeys brochure
Ellen Bettridge CEO of Uniworld Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is launching two new brochures for…