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Windstar Cruises Expands 2027 European Season with Star Explorer
Christopher Prelog of Windstar Cruises Windstar Cruises has introduced 12 new itineraries for summer 2027.…
Lindblad Expeditions expands 2027-28 river cruise season across Asia, Egypt and Europe
Natalya Leahy CEO of Lindblad Expeditions Lindblad Expeditions has confirmed an expanded 2027-28 season for…
Businesses cite €440k in losses as Viking cancels call to Newcastle in Australia over coal protest
Torstein Hagen of Viking cruises NSW businesses are seeking compensation for financial losses after Viking…
Seabourn joins movement towards noctourism with after-dark experiences
Natalya Leahy President of Seabourn Seabourn is joining the movement towards noctourism with after-dark experiences…
Cunard cruise line reveals 110 new itineraries for 2027 and 2028
Katie McAlister CEO of Cunard Cruise line Cunard has revealed 110 new itineraries from October…
Uniworld reveals plans for SS Emilie’s debut on the Danube in 2026
Ellen Bettridge CEO of Uniworld Uniworld has revealed plans for the S.S. Emilie debut on…
Marella Cruises plans adults only Electric Sunsets 80s vs 90s cruise
Chris Hackney Director Marella Cruises Marella Cruises has revealed plans for an Electric Sunsets 80s…
Cruise ship calls to Iceland down by 50pc in reaction to new tax
Cruise ship calls to Iceland have decreased with advance bookings to 2027 falling over 50pc…
Irish Ferries reveals flexi fare deal for 2026 travel for booking before November 10
Marie McCarthy of Irish Ferries Irish Ferries is offering free Flexi Fare upgrade for bookings…
Legend of the Seas among SIX Royal Caribbean to sail in Europe in 2027
Legend of the Seas under construction in Finland Royal Caribbean has revealed itineraries for the…
UPDATED the TWELVE cruise ship itinerary changes due to Hurricane Melissa
Mike Brennan Director of the US National Hurricane Centre Hurricane Melissa has been downgradds to…
Royal Caribbean reveals plan to open first Beach Club in Europe in Santorini
Royal Caribbean Group has revealed plans for Royal Beach Club Santorini, its first in Europe,…
Royal Caribbean Increases guidance on back of booming sales
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean Group has reported Q3 2025 Adjusted EPS of…
TUI River Cruises to increase capacity on the Nile and Rhine
Katy Berzins Head of TUI River Cruises at TUI TUI River Cruises is to launch…
Cunard Queen Mary 2 to headline American Independence Celebrations
Cunard Queen Ma Queen Mary 2 hosts NBC coverage for Sail4th 250 on 4 July…
American Cruise Line: 10 New Ships, American Pioneer Debut
Charles Robertson CEO American Cruise LInes American Cruise Lines has announced 10 new ships through…
Ship&Play Partners with Azamara, Emerald and Scenic
Jonathan Marsico Ship&Play co-founder and CEO Ship&Play is to partner with Azamara Cruises from 1…
Former Viking Sun to return to Europe to offer cruises aimed at Chinese market
The former Viking Sun is to return to Europe in 2026 after four years in…
ASM Ireland issues supplier update
ASM Ireland has issued a supplier update: Caribtours is offering a low deposit of €150…
Expedition cruise ship Magellan Discoverer launches in Chile
ASENAV and Antarctica21 have celebrated the launch of the Magellan Discoverer has been launched from…
Dubrovnik renews fees for cruise ships visiting in 2027
Mato Franković Mayor of Dobrovnik The City of Dubrovnik in Croatia will continue to charge…
Celebrity Cruises takes delivery of Xcel & starts construction of Xcite
Celebrity Cruises has taken delivery of Celebrity Xcel and announced that construction of sixth Edge…
Royal Caribbean marks steel-cutting ceremony for seventh Oasis-class ship
Royal Caribbean has marked the steel-cutting ceremony for its seventh Oasis-class ship due for delivery…
Newbuild Disney Destiny departs Germany en route to Port Everglades
Newbuild Disney Destiny has departed Eemshaven for a transatlantic crossing to Port Everglades after delivery…
HX Expeditions to offer stays in retro cabin to mark 130th anniversary
HX Expeditions is to offer a one-night stay in a recreated 1896 expedition cabin aboard…
Dali, Renoir, Picasso: Park West Gallery opens exhibition on Star Princess
Park West Gallery has opened a 3,800 square foot space on newbuild Star Princess. The…
China plans cruise ship tax on US-connected vessels
Cruise ship Oceania Riviera China has imposed a 400 yuan per net ton fee on…
Raising the water level: Viking names NINE new rivercruise ships at ceremony in Basel
Viking named nine new river ships including its 100th ship in a Basel ceremony. Ships…
France proposes limits on cruise ships in five Côte d’Azur ports
Olivia Grégoire, Tourism Minister of France France has proposed limits on cruise ships in five…
Royal Caribbean to deploy four ships to Alaska for 2027 season
Royal Caribbean will deploy four ships to Alaska for 2027 season. Anthem of the Seas…
Riviera Travel launches long-haul tours for Irish holidaymakers in 2026-27
Carrie Day Riviera Travel launches long-haul tours for Irish holidaymakers, available for 2026 and 2027…
Explora Journeys to offer a preview sailing for Explora III
Anna Nash of Explora Journeys Explora Journeys offers a preview sailing for Explora III from…
AE Expeditions introduces AI-powered navigation on Douglas Mawson
Michael Heath CEO of AE Expeditions1 AE Expeditions partners with CounterCurrent to integrate AI-powered navigation…
Irish Ferries reveals this week’s offers
Marie McCarthy of Irish Ferries Irish Ferries have revealed this week’s offers including Dublin–Cherbourg returns…
PortMiami completes marine fuel terminal sale leading to uncertain future
Hydi Webb PortMiami director TransMontaigne completed the sale of its PortMiami marine fuel terminal on…
Viking to bring six ships to Europe for winter 2027-28
Viking revealed that six ships will operate winter itineraries in Europe during the 2027-28 season,…
AIDA Cruises launched 300 cruises for 2027-28 winter season
Felix Eichhorn President of AIDA cruises AIDA Cruises revealed that its 2027-28 winter season includes…
International Maritime Organisation delays discussions on the IMO Net-Zero Framework for 12 month
The International Maritime Organisation’s Marine Environment Protection Committee has adjourned its session and delayed discussions…
Royal Caribbean hosts Marine Hotel Association conference on board Wonder of the Seas
Caroline Pritchard director of the Marine Hotel Association Marine Hotel Association Symposium at Sea is…