Cruise News

  • In collaboration with Genoa Airport, Costa Cruises will inaugurate inbound and outbound charter flights dedicated to Dutch and German customers, organized with the two carriers Corendon and Condor. The company said in a press release that the flights will move…
  • Carnival Corporation’s exclusive destination in Roatán, Honduras, is getting a new name as part of a major expansion project. According to Carnival Cruise Line’s President Christine Duffy, the port will be renamed Isla Tropicale and get new features in 2026. “…
  • The Ocean Victory embarked on the maiden voyage of the new Alma Cruceros brand on April 18, 2025. Sailing from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the 186-guest vessel is now offering an eight-night itinerary to the Canary Islands, Morocco and Spain. The one-way cruis…
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises opened the year with a new brand identity, part of a strategy as the company grows with two new ships and a focus on attracting generation X travelers, said Steve Odell, senior vice president and chief sales officer. Odell called the …
  • Set to launch a new cruise operation soon, Orient Express is placing significant emphasis on sustainability. According to the company’s COO, Vianney Vautier, the concept is centered on a sailing ship that is sustainable but also brings back the “romance” of wi…
  • The Puerto Rico government celebrated the maiden call of the MSC World America at the Port of San Juan with a plaque exchange ceremony. The event was held onboard the MSC Cruises vessel during its first visit to the country, which took place on April 15, 2025.…
  • “We are currently cruising at 17 knots with three generators running, maintaining the necessary speed to arrive at our next port,” Captain Ignazio Giardina told Cruise Industry News onboard the Costa Diadema. The 132,500-ton ship debuted a new seven-night itin…
  • Seabourn unveiled its 2026-2027 fall, winter and spring season with new itineraries. Between November 2026 and April 2027, the Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Quest will offer 31 departures to 73 destinations in 30 countries. Caribbean The Seabo…
  • Host Milano 2025, organized by Fiera Milano, announced that the International Coffee Exhibition, SIC, will be housed in Pavilions eight to 12 and 16 to 20 at the trade show, located to encourage crossover with the gelato and pastry sectors. According to Host 2…
  • The port of Hong Kong is planning to introduce shorepower connections before 2030, said Hong Kong’s Deputy Commissioner of Tourism Joanne Chu to Cruise Industry News. “We think it’s very important that the cruise lines can switch to electricity while the…
  • HX Expeditions has announced an expansion of its Americas team across business development, marketing and tour operations, ahead of HX’s 130th anniversary in 2026. HX said in a press release that it has focused on trade partnerships, global expansion and…
  • U-Boat Worx announced in a press release that Viking and Seabourn have engaged in research initiatives using its onboard submarines, facilitating studies that contribute to environmental preservation and scientific advancement. “The ability to take scien…
  • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has announced a 35% discount on fares for three of voyages, 35% Discount Available on the Following Cruises: Hanseatic Inspiration INS2530: Premiere route from Hokkaido to Japan’s Inland Sea: June 9 –June 25, 2025, Otaru to Yokohama, 16 day…
  • The Oosterdam has debuted various upgrades following her drydock, Holland America Line said in a press release. After completing a two-week drydock in the Bahamas, the ship welcomed guests back in Fort Lauderdale on Apr. 19, 2025, for a trans-Atlantic crossing…
  • Royal Caribbean International is offering benefits for guests who opt to change their bookings for the cruise onboard the Allure of the Seas, which is scheduled to depart from Rome on April 24, 2025. According to a statement sent to selected passengers, the co…
  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is launching a Carbon Literacy training program for its shoreside employees, becoming the first cruise line to implement such an initiative. According to a press release, the program is part of the company’s broader commitment to reduc…
  • The new Asuka III is making its way to Japan after being delivered by the Meyer Werft shipyard earlier this month. Set to launch service for NYK Group’s Asuka Cruise in July, the LNG-powered vessel left Northern Europe on April 18, 2025. The ship is currently …
  • Since the pause in operations through the end of 2025, Carnival Cruise Line will have conducted 42 drydocks, the company’s President, Christine Duffy, revealed. Nineteen of those were part of the company’s return to service efforts, while the other five were t…
  • StarCruises is celebrating its inaugural season from Thailand with the arrival of the Star Voyager at Laem Chabang Port, near Bangkok. The ship begins its maiden five-night itinerary on Tuesday, April 22, visiting Ko Samui and Singapore, with a second departur…
  • Scenic Group announced the appointments of Anthony Viciana as vice president of sales and Aliette Penton as director, new business development, charter and incentive. According to a press release, the new appointments are part of the company’s efforts to expan…
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