Cruise News

  • Aranui will expand with a second luxury passenger-cargo ship sailing in the South Pacific in 2027, the company announced. The new ship will carry the name Aranoa and sail in the Austral Islands. “Aranui Cruises’ Aranoa will soon embark on its primary mission: …
  • The World Residences at Sea is set to undergo a major upgrade, the company announced in a press release. The refurbishment will take place during a six-week drydock at the Navantia Shipyard in Cadiz, Spain. According to the ship’s operator, the project a…
  • Margaritaville at Sea has unveiled new 2027 itineraries for the Margaritaville at Sea Islander, featuring the ship’s first-ever eight-night cruises and first overnight stay in New Orleans. Sailing from Port Tampa Bay, the ship will offer four- to 10-night voya…
  • Albatros Expeditions and Polar Latitudes have announced they are joining the same ownership group to coordinate and combine their Arctic and Antarctic expedition cruise business. “Our ambition is to create the most trusted and reliable brand for all of o…
  • Zenko International and HF Interior have announced their strategic integration to deliver a unified and full marine interior service from concept to execution. The companies said in a press release that their integration will offer shipyards, shipowners, opera…
  • The crew of the MSC World America has set a Guinness World Record for assembling the longest line of LEGO ships at sea during the ship’s transatlantic voyage from Saint-Nazaire, France, to Miami, Florida. Led by Captain Dino Sagani, over 1,000 crew members bui…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has set an aggressive growth course to 2033, increasing its estimated annual passenger capacity from about 2.8 million at the start of 2025 to more than 4.2 million by 2033 for a 50 percent increase or approximately 5.5 percent e…
  • Windstar has announced a second eclipse cruise for August 2026 onboard the Wind Spirit. Setting sail from Rome on Aug. 6, 2026, on a seven-night Mediterranean Sunset Eclipse cruise, the yacht will visit Bastia and Calvi, Corsica; Alghero, Sardinia; feature two…
  • Two large cruise ships were recently delivered as the Norwegian Aqua and the MSC World America were handed over to Norwegian Cruise Line and MSC Cruises. According to the latest edition of the cruise ship orderbook by Cruise Industry News, the vessels are part…
  • f The World, Residences at Sea, announced the appointment of Odalys Cadenas as vice president of human resources. In her role, Cadenas will oversee human resources, training and development for the company’s global workforce of over 400 staff, including its Fo…
  • American Cruise Lines has announced a new Antiques Theme Cruise, set to depart on June 16, 2025, in addition to its Maine Coast and Harbors itinerary. The sailing will offer guests the opportunity to attend a taping of Antiques Roadshow, meet appraisers from t…
  • Holland America Line announced in a statement that it created what it believes to be the longest maki sushi roll at sea on March 30 aboard the Rotterdam. According to the company, the line’s Global Fresh Fish Ambassador, Chef Masaharu Morimoto, spearhead…
  • MXP has introduced the MXP self-service chatbot, an AI-powered smart digital assistant designed to elevate the guest experience, streamline onboard operations and open opportunities to increase revenue. Aneta Ivanovska, director of artificial intelligence at M…
  • MSC Cruises invited travel agents and partners onboard the MSC Splendida in late March to celebrate the results of its 2024-25 season in Brazil. Over 300 invited guests were hosted onboard the vessel, which is part of the company’s six-ship lineup in Sou…
  • Alma Cruises has presented an entertainment proposal onboard the Ocean Victory with Creative Director Alberto Sperduto. The company said in a statement that the project gives rise to six exclusive shows targeting Spanish-speaking audiences. Alma added that eac…
  • The MSC Preziosa recently arrived at Damen Shiprepair yard in Rotterdam following her winter season in Northern Europe. The MSC Cruises vessel is now set to undergo a routine drydock before welcoming guests back in mid-April. According to local reports, the Pr…
  • Two additional MSC Cruises’ ships are now sailing to Europe after concluding their winter seasons in South America. Following the MSC Orchestra, which kicked off its repositioning cruise in March, the MSC Splendida and the MSC Armonia started their trans-Atlan…
  • The Port of Kobe celebrated the inaugural call of Holland America Line’s Noordam on Friday, March 14, 2025. The port said in a statement that citizens of Kobe welcomed the ship with a water spray display by the city’s fire boats. According to the P…
  • The Scenic Eclipse became the first cruise ship to arrive at Ilha do Mel, Brazil, as part of an expedition cruise in South America. After departing from Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Scenic Cruises vessel anchored off the island on Mar. 28, 2025. According to l…
  • Princess Cruises is dropping all the cruises departing from Galveston that were scheduled for the 2026-27 season. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the sailings were cancelled as part of a deployment strategy change. Debuting in the Texas homepor…
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