Cruise News

  • StarCruise is introducing “Global Celebrations at Sea,” a three-day weekend cruise from Keelung aboard the Star Navigator on its three-day/two-night weekend cruises from Keelung. The experience showcases diverse cultures, festive traditions and international c…
  • Marella Cruises is eyeing two newbuilds, according to a statement from the TUI-owned brand. This morning at the shareholders Capital Markets Day the company’s group colleagues issued this at the end of a financial statement to shareholders: “Given an agi…
  • AIDA Cruises announced in a press release that 45,700 square meters of carpeting, the equivalent of more than six soccer fields, was removed from the AIDAdiva during her drydock stay and have been recycled sustainably. According to the company, the AIDAdiva wa…
  • The Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore has earned a top U.S. Coast Guard security assessment for the 16th consecutive year. According to a press release, the Coast Guard’s inspection covered six state-owned, public marine terminals, including Dundalk, Seag…
  • The Cruise Division of MSC Group today announced that Rubén Rodríguez has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, Cruise Division, North America, where he will oversee the growth of both MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys, according to a press release. Under …
  • The Brazilian port of Fortaleza welcomed the Silver Ray for a transit call on March 9, 2025. According to local authorities, the LNG-powered vessel became the ninth to visit the town this season and brought over 1,300 visitors, including guests and crew. Curre…
  • AIDA Cruises has completed the first of seven ship modernizations under its Evolution program with the AIDAdiva, which underwent a seven-week dry dock overhaul at the Chantier Naval Shipyard in Marseille, France, from Feb. 3 to March 21, 2025. The company said…
  • Belfast, Maine, has unanimously voted to ban cruise ships with over 50 guests from docking in the town. According to local reports, the vote follows a recommendation from Harbor Master Katherine Given, who raised concerns about safety and navigation related to…
  • The Port of San Diego was honored with the Grow Urban Sustainability Award at the Downtown San Diego Partnership’s Create the Future Awards on March 13, 2025. The award recognizes the port’s leadership in sustainability and environmental stewardship, highlight…
  • After completing their final sailings for P&O Cruises Australia, the Pacific Adventure and the Pacific Encounter are currently undergoing a makeover in Melbourne. According to an update shared by Carnival Cruise Line, the ships are getting several updates …
  • Silversea has unveiled a limited-time offer that enables guests to save up to $4,500 per suite and enjoy a $500 shipboard credit for a combined value of up to $5,000 per suite on most voyages. Silversea said in a statement that guests can reserve Door-to-Door …
  • Curacao is partnering with Sustainable Travel International and the George Washington University International Institute of Tourism Studies to assess tourism’s economic, environmental and social impacts. According to a press release, the Destination Carrying C…
  • Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026 with a lineup of  special offerings, including a 50-night “Rivers of the World” sailing, three Mystery Cruises and a new family-friendly “Generations Collection”…
  • TUI Cruises’ new Mein Schiff Relax kicked off its maiden season in the Western Mediterranean earlier this month. After being delivered by the Fincantieri shipyard in February, the LNG-powered ship embarked on its inaugural cruise on Mar. 16, 2025. The seven-ni…
  • Seabourn has announced that its expedition team for its Alaska voyages this summer will be composed of naturalists, scientists, wildlife and historical experts will guide guests aboard the Seabourn Quest on her maiden season in Alaska and British Columbia. Fro…
  • The new Norwegian Aqua arrived in Lisbon this week to welcome its first guests onboard, Norwegian Cruise Line announced in a press release. Built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, the 3,571-guest vessel was delivered earlier this month, as the third ship i…
  • The Port of Shanghai has welcomed 130 cruise ship calls in the first two months of 2025, as well as over 350,000 guests. According to a report by Shangguan News, the numbers represent a growth of over 2.5 percent compared to the same timeframe a year ago. Over…
  • Margaritaville at Sea has hired six new sales executives and additional support staff to strengthen its sales team. The company said in a press release that the additional hires will provide coverage to key-producing accounts, online travel agents and partners…
  • The residents of Sitka in Alaska are set to vote on imposing a limit on the daily number of cruise passengers arriving in the town. According to a report by KTOO, enough signatures were collected to put a cruise limit ballot in a special election set for this …
  • Cruise Planners has been named a Top Franchise for Women and a Top Low-Cost Franchise by Franchise Business Review for the seventh consecutive year, according to a press release. Cruise Planners was one of 350 franchise brands in Franchise Business Review’s st…
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