Viking takes delivery of Viking Vesta in Ancona
Viking has taken delivery its latest ocean ship, the Viking Vesta, during a delivery ceremony…
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Riviera Radiance returns from maiden voyage on the Danube River
The Riviera Radiance has returned from its maiden voyage along the Danube River, featuring a…
Reopening of Terminal 3 at Holyhead Port delayed by two weeks
Johan Edelman of Stena Line Stena Line expressed disappointment over the announcement of a two-week…
Carnival to open Celebration Key in Grand Bahama on July 19
Carnival Cruise Line will open Celebration Key in Grand Bahama on July 19, 2025, welcoming…
Record profits and record revenues of $6.3bn for Carnival cruise line in April-June 2025
Josh Weinstein CEO of Carnival Carnival Corporation reported a net income of $565m for Q2…
Greece introduces new cruise tax for summer 2025
Olga Kefalogianni Greece tourism minister The Greek government is rolling out a new visiting tax…
Stena Line rebrands lounges in celebration of 2025 Welsh Year of Croeso
1/6/11 Mandatory Credit Darren Kidd/Presseye.com Stena Line is rebranding its Hygge Lounges to Hwyl Lounges…
Regal Princess becomes 1,500th cruise ship to call to Belfast harbour
Joe O’Neill CEO of Belfast harbour Belfast Harbour celebrated its 1,500th cruise call with the…
TEN key takeaways from the MedCruise annual assembly in Cartagena
Figen Ayan president of Medcruise MedCruise successfully concluded its 66th General Assembly in Cartagena, Spain,…
Irish Ferries introduces ‘Pet Den’ lounges on 12 daily sailings
Eamonn Rothwell CEO of Irish Ferries Irish Ferries has introduced ‘Pet Den’ lounges on up…
AmaWaterways names its first Colombia-based ship
Catherine Powell of AMAwaterways AmaWaterways has named its first Colombia-based ship, AmaMagdalena in Mompox, marking…
Carnival loyalty scheme update gets mixed reaction from cruising community
Christine Duffy President of Carnival Carnival Cruise Line is to update its loyalty scheme and…
Port activity slightly up in January to March 2025
Denis Smyth of Dublin Airport CSO figures report 2,557 vessels arrived in Irish ports in…
Toiletries & headphones the most packed items for river cruise – TUI
Wybcke Meier of TUI cruise TUI River Cruises’ research shows 36pc clients plan to travel…
Carnival Cruise Line is to fine cruise users who digress from company guidelines
Christine Duffy President of Carnival Carnival Cruise Line is to fine cruise users who digress…
Carnival Panorama alters cruise due to hurricane
Captain Carlo Queirolo The Carnival Panorama was rerouted from its original course due to the…
No floating theme parks – Holland America launches ‘Refreshingly Free’ campaign
Kacy Cole of Holland America Holland America Line’s “Refreshingly Free” campaign draws on research and…
Princess Cruises 2027 Europe cruise programme features 200 sailings across five ships
Gus Antorcha president of Princess Cruises Princess Cruises has unveiled its 2027 Europe cruise programme,…
NCL launches ‘sail and sustain’ report
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) released its 2024 “Sail and Sustain” report, detailing alignment with…
P&O cancels 35-night Caribbean cruise scheduled for January 2027
P&O Cruises has cancelled a 35-night Caribbean cruise scheduled on the Ventura for January 2027,…