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Ambassador Cruise Line announced in a press release the launch of two new products aimed at enhancing guest experience: induction loops for guests with hearing impairments and eSIMs for global connectivity.
The newly launched eSIMs allow all guests to stay con…
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Norwegian Cruise Line is changing the itinerary of the current cruise on the Norwegian Breakaway to avoid a developing tropical cyclone in the Eastern Caribbean.
According to a statement sent to guests onboard, instead the vessel will now sail to destinations …
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Virgin Voyages is launching its inaugural Eclipse Voyages as part of its new series of cruises: Marvelous Voyages, according to a press release.
Scheduled for August 2026, the Eclipse Voyages offer guests a chance to cruise along the path of totality.
The 12-…
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MSC Cruises is cancelling a 21-night cruise to Greenland that was scheduled to sail onboard the MSC Poesia on June 28, 2025.
“We regret to inform you that due to operational reasons affecting the deployment of the MSC Poesia, your cruise has been canceled,” th…
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has announced a donation of $50,000 to the Juneau Community Foundation.
According to a press release, this contribution is a significant move to support flood recovery efforts in Juneau and aims to provide direct financial…
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UnCruise Adventures is partnering with Versonix to enhance guest experiences and optimize operational efficiency, the companies announced in a joint press release.
Calling the partnership a significant milestone in both companies’ missions, the brands stated t…
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Royal Caribbean International’s Jewel of the Seas had to dock at a different homeport on August 10, 2024 due to protests.
According to a statement sent to guests, the 2,100-guest vessel was unable to pass through the locks to Amsterdam because of a port …
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Royal Caribbean International is changing the itinerary of the Icon of the Seas due to a tropical storm that is currently affecting the Eastern Caribbean.
“Along with our Chief Meteorologist, Craig Setzer, we’ve been monitoring inclement weather al…
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Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas now features the “Lost Dunes,” a new nine-hole miniature golf course as part of the Thrill Island entertainment area, according to a press release from Adventure Golf & Sports (AGS) which designed the course.
Located on D…
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Holland America Line’s exclusive De Lijn Gin was awarded a gold medal in the gin category at the Tales of the Cocktail competition in New Orleans in July 2024.
According to a press release, the judges praised De Lijn Gin for its floral and fruity flavors, with…
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Viking has scheduled a conference call for 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time, Thursday, August 22, 2024.
According to a press release, the call will discuss the company’s second quarter 2024 financial results which will be released before the stock market opens.
The call…
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The Scenic Eclipse is completing its fifth year of service in August. After being built at the Uljanik Shipyard in Croatia, the ship welcomed its first passengers on August 15, 2019.
As Scenic Cruises’ first ever oceangoing ship, the Eclipse was designed as a …
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Royal Caribbean International’s Allure of the Seas is set to undergo a major refurbishment ahead of its summer program in the Western Mediterranean.
Part of the company’s Royal Amplified program, the $100 million upgrade will add a series of new fe…
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According to the latest edition of the Global Cruise Ship Index by Cruise Industry News, the current fleet of the global market includes over 80 ships that are 30 years old or older.
The number represents approximately 17 percent of all the cruise ships curren…
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Cruise Industry News takes a look at the financial performance of the “big three” following the second quarter of 2024.
Net income per passenger day was up for all three operators and was led by Royal Caribbean Group which posted $64.55 of net income per passe…
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Windstar Cruises will introduce 15 brand-new itineraries as part of its recently announced 2026 deployment in Europe.
According to a press release, the new voyages will introduce 34 new ports of call to the company’s lineup and allow guests to take advantage o…
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Meyer Werft confirmed on Monday it will build four more ships for Disney Cruise Line after the Disney announced the news over the weekend.
The German shipbuilder said the ships would be delivered between 2027 and 2031 but did not elaborate on further details s…
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The AIDAnova recently became the first ship in the AIDA Cruises fleet to be equipped with a fully autonomous cleaning robot.
Developed by Kärcher Deutschland, the robot was designed to autonomously clean the outer decks of the vessel, which is currently sailin…
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Royal Caribbean International announced the appointment of Chad Grospe as the new vice president and managing director for Asia-Pacific, according to a press release.
Grospe joined Royal Caribbean in 2017 and most recently led the international marketing team,…
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Cordelia Cruises is reportedly planning to add two new ships to its fleet by 2026.
Offering domestic cruising in India, the brand is owned Waterways Leisure Tourism and was launched with the former Empress of the Seas.
According to a report in The Hindu, the …
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