Cruise News

  • Princess Cruises’ Crown Princess visited Fremantle/Walyalup for the first time on Wednesday, November 6. The ship’s inaugural visit was commemorated with an official plaque exchange with Princess Cruises Captain Christopher Lye and representatives from Fremant…
  • The Québec Port Authority (QPA) has announced that after 14 years at its helm, President and CEO Mario Girard will take on the role of Québec’s delegate general in Tokyo, effective February 17, 2025. “It is with great emotion that I informed the members …
  • Quark Expeditions is celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Shackleton Club with an updated loyalty program and more rewards, according to a press release. Having launched on November 4, alongside the start of its Antarctic season, the enhanced Shackleton Clu…
  • MSC Cruises’ MSC Magnifica is completing its first-ever cruise program in the U.S. market later this month. After first arriving in Miami in November 2023, the vessel is scheduled to kick off a trans-Atlantic crossing to Europe on Nov. 8, 2024. Bidding farewel…
  • Celestyal Cruises announced four new additions to its North American sales team, led by Brandon Townsley, vice president and managing director for North America. “We are thrilled to have Rusty, Marc, Natalie and Will join our North American sales team. We are …
  • On Saturday, Nov. 2, Princess Cruises and Harding+ hosted an exclusive “Brand Day” event aboard the new Sun Princess, inviting over 40 brand representatives and industry media. The event celebrated a major milestone in cruise retail, introducing a new, immersi…
  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is introducing the Freedom Fare Price Promise, an early booking incentive to encourage guests to secure their cruises early for maximum value, according to a press release. The promise guarantees that guests who book a Freedom Fare wit…
  • After announcing earlier this week that repairs onboard the ship were progressing, Princess Cruises cancelled a third cruise onboard the Regal Princess. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the Nov. 10, 2024, sailing is no longer going ahead due to …
  • Adirondack Studios (ADKS) has appointed Annabella Colletti to the newly created role of vice president of business operations, according to a press release. Colletti brings over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry, where she has led large-scal…
  • The Saint Lucia Cruise Port recently celebrated the launch of its 2024-25 cruise season alongside key tourism partners at an event held at Port Castries on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Organized in collaboration with the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, the cerem…
  • Crystal announced today the finalization of an order with renowned Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for construction of a third ocean ship for a 2032 delivery. It will follow new ships for the brand that are scheduled for 2028 and 2030. All three ships will be …
  • Saga Cruises has launched new cruises for winter 2026, with every port call now including an excursion, according to a press release. Saga Cruises’ 2026 offerings include a range of new experiences such as volcano trekking at El Cuervo, stargazing in La Palma …
  • Viking has recently named its two newest river ships, the Viking Hathor and Viking Sobek, with a special celebration in Luxor, Egypt. Designed specifically for the Nile River, the ships were built at the Massara shipyard in Cairo and will sail Viking’s popular…
  • Shore Excursions Group offers an alternative to cruise line excursions in ports of call worldwide, CEO Paul Kiritsy told Cruise Industry News. The company aims to provide higher-quality, lower-priced excursions in smaller groups through partnerships with local…
  • The Costa Pacifica is on its way to Brazil after kicking off a trans-Atlantic crossing to South America earlier this month. Set to spend the winter season serving the South American market, the Costa Cruises ship departed from Savona, Italy, on Nov. 3, 2024. T…
  • The Caribbean Princess is set to resume service following a routine drydock at Fincantieri’s Palermo shipyard in Italy. After arriving at the facility in late October, the 2004-built vessel underwent routine maintenance as well as technical upgrades and class …
  • The 2024-25 cruise season in Ilhabela, Brazil, began on Oct. 30 with a visit from Atlas Ocean Voyages’ World Navigator. According to local authorities, the season is expected to be the largest in the past 12 years, with a significant increase in visitor number…
  • Fincantieri has finalized an order with Crystal for the construction of a new luxury cruise ship, following an option to expand the original two-ship agreement announced on June 27, 2024. According to a press release, the new vessel will have a gross tonnage o…
  • Carnival Cruise Line celebrated its 20th anniversary of year-round sailing from Jacksonville by hosting a special event onboard the Carnival Elation, according to a press release. The celebration underscored Carnival’s partnership with the Jacksonville Port Au…
  • Virtuoso has announced key appointments within its senior leadership team to strengthen its focus on growth and product innovation, according to a press release. Following the recent departure of Travis McElfresh, former senior executive, Virtuoso appointed Th…
Copyright © 2024 Equator Learning.