Cruise News

  • Nassau Cruise Port recently welcomed students from the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) Second Chance Program for an exclusive experience, according to a press release. Sixty students and 10 RBPF chaperones toured the cruise port, including a visit to the Bah…
  • The Carnival Vista will undergo technical repairs before embarking on its upcoming cruise, which is scheduled for Aug. 18, 2024. According to a statement shared by Carnival Cruise Line, the maintenance is aimed at fixing recent propulsion issues that led the s…
  • Resorts World Cruises is launching two-night cruises from Singapore to Melaka and Kuala Lumpur aboard the Genting Dream starting November 10, 2024, according to a press release. Guests will enjoy extended port times of 10 to 12 hours in Melaka, with plenty of …
  • Ambassador Cruise Line is amending one of its upcoming visits to the Dutch port of Amsterdam due to recent protests in the IJmuiden locks. According to an update shared on the company’s social media profiles, the Ambition is no longer set to visit the po…
  • Promotion Saguenay announced that Saguenay’s international cruise port has achieved Biosphere certification, becoming the first cruise port of call in Eastern Canada to do so, according to a press release. “This international recognition testifies to our deep …
  • The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is sailing to Asia for the first time during the 2025-26 winter season. With the new Luminara, the luxury brand is set to offer a series of cruises to the Far East and Southeast Asia. Cruise Industry News takes a closer look a…
  • Holland America Line’s recently announced 2026 cruise program in Europe includes four ships sailing to the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. Cruise Industry News looks at the highlights of the deployment, which also features six Celestial Cruises. Mediterrane…
  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has partnered with Jet2.com for its new 2025 fly-cruise program, according to a company statement. From October to November 2025, Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral will offer a series of Mediterranean sailings, with Jet2.com providing chartered f…
  • The Resorts World One is completing 25 years of service in August. Originally built for Star Cruises, the ship was delivered by the Meyer Werft shipyard on August 2, 1999. Part of a two-ship order placed by the Asia-based company in 1995, the vessel was origin…
  • MSHS / Pacific Power Group (PPG) announced the opening of its newest Marine Service Center in Seattle, Washington. According to a press release, the facility is located at 3133 Fairview Ave E and boasts a strategic position on the shores of Lake Union, providi…
  • Crystal announced in a press release the appointment of Mario Parodi as vice president of itinerary planning and port and fuel operations, effective Sept. 1. “We are so pleased to welcome Mario to the Crystal family,” said Roberto Fazi, SVP of Marine Ope…
  • Seabourn unveiled new itineraries aboard the Seabourn Quest, set to explore Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii and the Panama Canal from December 2025 to April 2026, according to a press release. The Seabourn Quest will offer 22 itineraries, cov…
  • HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) launched a new agent portal in August as part of its ongoing rebrand, according to a company statement. The portal, dedicated exclusively to HX, provides agents with a space to access updated brochures, marketing materials, one-pag…
  • Hobatr unveiled its new premium combi steamer designed to meet the needs of professional chefs, according to a company statement. The new device will be showcased at a launch event on September 12. “The industry requires cooking systems that are intuitiv…
  • The Costa Serena is set to return to mainland China in September 2024. Marking Costa Cruises’ come back to the country after a four-year gap, the vessel is scheduled to offer a series of cruises departing from Shenzhen and Hong Kong. According to local s…
  • The Celebrity Flora is currently facing technical issues, according to a statement sent by the cruise line to guests. According to the company, passengers set to embark on the ship in the near future may see itinerary adjustments due to the problems, which are…
  • TUI Cruises is cancelling a number of cruises that were scheduled for early 2025 due to security concerns in the Red Sea area. The cancelation affects two vessels that are set to spend the winter season in Asia: the Mein Schiff 4 and the Mein Schiff 6. Instead…
  • Virtuoso updated the status of the luxury travel space during the Virtuoso Travel Week, which is taking place in Las Vegas on Aug. 10-16, 2024. “Right now, we are seeing no slowdown in luxury experiences,” said Misty Belles, Virtuoso’s vice p…
  • Now a Category 1 hurricane with 85 mph winds, Ernesto continues to alter the itineraries of cruise ships sailing in the Eastern Caribbean and Bermuda. Royal Caribbean International, Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line are among the brands that confi…
  • Carnival Cruise Line today announced that Ben Clement will assume the role of executive vice president, maritime & new builds, effective January 2025, according to a press release. Clement, a 28-year veteran of the company, currently serves as senior vice …
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