Crystal builds strong momentum heading into 2026
Luxury cruise line Crystal is entering 2026 with robust commercial momentum, high guest satisfaction, and…
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Virgin Voyages adds Dublin and Belfast visits to trade tour
Virgin Voyages has confirmed plans for its largest trade ship tour this summer, with more…
Elliott Investment Management lobbies NCL for change
Elliott Investment Management has sent a letter and presentation to the Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings…
Disney Wonder completes farewell cruise from Australia
Disney Wonder has completed its departure from Sydney on 2 February 2026 for a farewell…
Ambassador cruise line features Dubliners play on Irish mini-break
Ambassador Cruise Line confirmed its three-night Irish Mini Break cruise aboard Ambition departing Portsmouth on…
Easter at Sea: MSC Cruises presents warm-weather sailings for a relaxing spring escape
MSC Cruises has outlined its recommended warm-weather Easter sailings for spring 2026, offering relaxing escapes…
HBX Group forms seven-year strategic partnership with Dida Holdings
HBX Group has confirmed a seven-year preferred strategic partnership with Dida Holdings to enhance global…
SURPRISE succession: John Chidsey succeeds Harry Sommer as CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has appointed John W. Chidsey as its new President and…
Hurtigruten launches new limited collection itineraries
Hurtigruten has confirmed three new Signature Limited Collection itineraries for 2027 and 2028 aboard MS…
Irish Ferries shares recommended destinations in France for romantic Valentine’s getaways
Irish Ferries has shared its recommendations for romantic destinations in France accessible via its Dublin…
Royal Caribbean designated Official Miami World Cup supporter
Royal Caribbean has been designated Official Miami World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter through a…
Royal Caribbean incentives passengers to cancel Feb 7 Oasis of the Seas bookings
Royal Caribbean International offered incentives for guests to cancel bookings on the 7 February 2026…
NCL’s Bahamas private island Great Stirrup Cay sustains storm damage
Norwegian Cruise Line has confirmed the end of the Jersey Boys Broadway musical aboard the…
Carnival increases daily gratuities to €15.64 per person
Carnival Cruise Line will increase daily gratuities by €0.92 to €15.64 per person for standard…
Caribbean cruise capacity to rise more than 10pc in 2026
Caribbean cruise capacity will rise more than 10pc in 2026, securing over 40pc of global…
Alaskan Dream Cruises ceases operations with immediate effect
Alaskan Dream Cruises has ceased operations with immediate effect, ending seasonal sailings in Alaska after…
Celebrity Reflection operates cruise to nowhere due to bad weather
Celebrity Reflection operated a cruise to nowhere over the weekend after adverse weather forced cancellation…
Celestyal confirms F1 sailings to Doha and Abu Dhabi
Celestyal has confirmed new sailings to Doha and Abu Dhabi tied to the 2026 Formula…
MSC Cruises to Add Yacht Club to Two More Ships
MSC Cruises will incorporate its Yacht Club concept onto MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra, completing…
Hurtigruten recorded its strongest ever month of trading
Hurtigruten recorded its strongest ever month of trading outside of Norway during January 2026, with…
Cruise lines monitor developing winter storm off north east USA
Cruise lines are monitoring a developing winter storm forecast to bring strong winds, snow, and…
NCL to ask passengers to arrive at departure port a day before embarkation
Norwegian Cruise Line has updated its NCL Air programme to require passengers booking flights through…
Michael Hansen appointed new CEO of DFDS
Michael Hansen has been appointed as President and CEO of DFDS, effective no later than…
MSC Cruises to showcase Yacht Club at Miami Grand Prix in May
MSC Cruises confirmed a new MSC Yacht Club experience for the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami…
Riviera Travel records best January with 200pc growth in Ireland
Riviera Travel has reported its strongest January performance in company history driven by exceptional passenger…
Royal Caribbean reports higher Caribbean pricing in 2025
Royal Caribbean Group has confirmed Caribbean voyages across Royal Caribbean International are yielding higher prices…
Legend of the Seas maiden voyage advanced to July 2026
Royal Caribbean International confirmed the Legend of the Seas will enter service earlier with its…
Atlas Ocean Voyages announces star-studded culinary lineup for 2026 European season
Atlas Ocean Voyages has unveiled an impressive roster of guest chefs, pastry experts, culinary historians,…
Hurtigruten adds Iceland to expanding tours portfolio with new tours and packages
Hurtigruten has incorporated Iceland into its tours portfolio through the introduction of three new offerings:…
Marella Cruises reveals 30th birthday sailings entertainment
Marella Cruises has revealed headline acts for its 30th birthday sailings in May 2026, featuring…
Royal Caribbean cancels Anthem of the Seas New Zealand cruise
Cancellation of Anthem of the Seas’ January 27, 2026, cruise from Sydney due to technical…
MSC Cruises reveals first-ever year-round Southern Caribbean itinerary
First-ever year-round Southern Caribbean itinerary from La Romana starting November 2026. MSC Opera to sail…
MSC Cruises announces 600 port calls in Spain for 2026
MSC Cruises revealed at Fitur 2026 that it plans to make more than 600 stops…
Corazul Cruceros launches cruise line for Spanish market
The initiative develops tailored voyages for Spanish travellers. Summer schedule covers Mediterranean itineraries. Winter season…
New cruise port proposed for Tampa in western Florida
SSA Marine Slip Knott propose Knott-Cowen Cruise Port near Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Accommodates larger low-emissions…
Norwegian Gem itinerary adjusted for 12-night Eastern Caribbean cruise
Norwegian say modification ‘supports efficient operations.’ Guests benefit from enhanced island facilities. Norwegian commits to…
Norwegian Cruise Line reveals Norwegian Aura will be its largest ship
Norwegian Cruise Line has confirmed Norwegian Aura as the largest ship in its history set…
Grimaldi group accelerates green transition with major ferry investment
The Grimaldi Group is investing €1,300m in nine new sustainable ferries to advance its environmental…
Cruise Lines International Association – theme announced for CLIA conference
The Cruise Lines International Association London has revealed the theme for its 2026 conference, set…
Riviera newbuild Reflection, will join fleet in 2027
New ship Riviera Reflection to join fleet in 2027. Debut on Danube River in September…