Cruise News

  • The Carnival Legend is set to spend the summer of 2026 cruising in Europe, Carnival Cruise Line announced in a press release. According to the company, the Spirit-class ship will offer a series of itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe during a s…
  • Resorts World Cruises announced the introduction of its Balcony Class Privileges on the Genting Dream and Resorts World One starting September 1 and November 1, 2024, according to a company statement. Balcony Class guests will enjoy the convenience of dedicate…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has revealed further details of its upcoming newbuilds. Coming from the Fincantieri shipyard, the new vessels are part of an eight-ship order placed earlier this year. Set to be delivered between 2030 and 2036, the new vessels fo…
  • With less than one month left to try to save the 1952-built ocean liner, the SS United States Conservancy shared an update about the future of the SS United States. After seeing the U.S. District Court denying its request for additional time to move the vessel…
  • Princess Cruises announced in a press release its largest summer Caribbean cruise season for 2026. The Regal Princess and Caribbean Princess will sail from Ft. Lauderdale/Port Everglades and Port Canaveral. Bookings are now open, offering guests over 90 voyage…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line is canceling four cruises onboard the Pride of America to make room for routine maintenance. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the affected sailings were previously scheduled to sail between May 3 and May 24, 2025. “As…
  • HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) is cutting short a cruise onboard the Roald Amundsen to accommodate technical maintenance. According to an update shared by the company on social media, the ship’s Sep. 14, 2024, voyage will now end two days earlier. Sailing …
  • Announced earlier this month, Holland America Line’s 2026 summer deployment in Europe includes four ships. The program is highlighted by two of the company’s newest and largest ships, the Rotterdam and the Nieuw Statendam, which will sail in Northern Europe. C…
  • Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady made her UK debut on August 23, 2024, at Portsmouth International Port, marking the first time all three Virgin Voyages ships have visited the same port. The port stated that this event strengthens the ongoing relationship …
  • Seabourn announced a lineup of entertainment and Seabourn Conversations speakers for the 2024 90-day Grand Africa Voyage on the Seabourn Sojourn. According to a press release, the curated program will include new cast shows, 28 guest entertainers, and 12 notab…
  • The Carnival Splendor is resuming service today after undergoing routine maintenance at a shipyard in Singapore. Sailing from the Marina Bay Cruise Terminal, the Carnival Cruise Line vessel is offering a repositioning cruise back to its homeport in Australia, …
  • Havila Voyages has teamed up with Up Norway to offer sustainable luxury travel experiences in Norway, according to a press release. The collaboration combines Havila’s eco-friendly ships for emission-free sailing with Up Norway’s bespoke activities…
  • HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) is pushing its marketing efforts in China with a new roadshow that will visit three cities in the country. According to a statement,, experts from HX’s global headquarters will join the series of events, along with the presidents o…
  • After offering Holland America Line’s 35-night “Voyage of the Vikings,” the Zuiderdam is returning to Boston today to kick off a late summer program in Canada and New England. Sailing between its homeport in Massachusetts and Quebec City in C…
  • Hurtigruten is now a key participant in the “Made in Norway” initiative, a campaign launched by the Norwegian government and Innovation Norway to promote the country’s craftsmanship, authenticity, and sustainability globally, according to a p…
  • Plug, a maritime charging and shore power company, achieved a significant breakthrough on August 14 by connecting five cruise vessels to its shore power facilities simultaneously according to a statement. The operation, conducted at the Norwegian ports of Berg…
  • Scenic Group announced its Labor Day Sale, featuring savings across Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises voyages. The Labor Day Sale is available for new bookings made between August 26 and September 8, 2024, according to a press release.  …
  • Celestyal has announced adjustments to its 2024/2025 cruise season, canceling its 14-night repositioning cruises from Athens to Doha and vice versa due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea region, according to a press release. The affected sailin…
  • In a strategic move set to reshape the cruise ship management landscape, OSM Thome and Ship Management Group (SMG) have officially entered into a partnership aimed at enhancing service standards across the cruise, river, and offshore accommodation sectors, acc…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line is removing scheduled visits to Kralendijk in Bonaire from two of Norwegian Viva’s upcoming cruises. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the sailings scheduled to depart on Feb. 16 and Feb. 23, 2025 will no longer visit …
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