Cruise News

  • 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…
  • Sea Island and The Broadmoor have launched a cross-brand promotion with Windstar Cruises, offering couples who wed at either resort savings on a seven-night, all-inclusive honeymoon cruise through French Polynesia. Sailing aboard a Windstar ship, couples can e…
  • Avalon Waterways is enhancing its fleet of Suite Ships with a series of upgrades aimed at improving style, comfort and connectivity, the company said, in a press release. Over the next two years, the river cruise line will introduce refreshed interiors, upgrad…
  • The Carnival Spirit recently embarked on a trans-Atlantic crossing to PortMiami after completing a drydock in Europe. Set to spend the upcoming summer season in Alaska, the Carnival Cruise Line ship sailed from Barcelona, Spain, on Mar. 16, 2025. As part of it…
  • Crescent Seas is planning to launch a new luxury residential cruising product onboard the Navigator in 2026. The new company linked Crescent Heights, a real estate development company based in Miami, Florida. “For 50 years, Crescent Heights has redefined upsca…
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced that the Seven Seas Navigator will be leaving its fleet in late 2026. According to a statement sent to guests, the company said that the 1999-built ship will be handed over to Crescent Seas, which is described as a new brand…
  • A strong cash offer from Mitsui Ocean Cruises drove the latest Seabourn ship sale, said Josh Weinstein, president and CEO of Carnival Corporation, speaking on the company’s first quarter earnings call. “It was a decision that was in the best interest of the sh…
  • Carnival Corporation  announced financial results for the first quarter 2025 and provided an updated outlook for the full year and an outlook for the second quarter 2025. Key Highlights: Record first quarter revenues of $5.8 billion, up over $400 million comp…
  • MSC Cruises is set to offer exclusive itineraries during its 2025-26 winter season in Brazil and South America. Following a record-breaking winter cruise program in 2024-25, the company will deploy five ships in South America between October 2025 and April 202…
  • Viking has launched its 2025 European river season, with its fleet of Viking Longships setting sail along Europe’s waterways, the company said in a statement. This season, Viking is introducing seven new sister ships designed for European rivers and accommodat…
  • Mitsui Ocean Cruises has revealed 18 new cruises onboard the Mitsui Ocean Fuji from April 2025 to May 2026. The new sailings are now open for sale in North America at the company’s dedicated website, which is available here. According to a press release, the n…
  • Atlantic Canada is preparing for a strong 2025 cruise season, with ships calling from March through late November, its longest season yet. The region will welcome new and returning cruise ships, reinforcing its appeal as a global cruise destination, according …
  • MSC Cruises has revealed a new entertainment lineup for the MSC Virtuosa during the summer 2025 season, which will include the live-to-film concert Dirty Dancing: In Concert. The ship will homeport in Southampton, UK, offering cruises to Northern Europe, the A…
  • Cunard has unveiled a new look for the Queen Elizabeth ahead of her season in North America, where she will be spending the summer in Alaska followed by her Miami-based operation sailing to the Caribbean. The company said in a press release that the 2,000-gues…
  • The Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong welcomed three cruise ships from two cruise lines on March 19, 2025, according to a press release. The Queen Anne, which arrived a day earlier for an overnight stay, and the Norwegian Sky made their inaugural calls, whi…
  • TUI announced in a press release that between March 2-16, more than 2,000 travel agents had the opportunity to experience the Mein Schiff Relax over four “Together at Sea” sailings, which took place before the ship’s christening. TUI said it …
  • After naming Gustavo Benetti as its new sales director for Latin America, Swan Hellenic is investing in the markets of the region. “The company is really investing in our markets,” Benetti said during an industry event in Brazil earlier this month. “Brazil is …
  • Atlas Ocean Voyages has launched its “Polar Expeditions by Atlas” sailings to Antarctica between November 2026 through March 2027. The cruises are now available for bookings. Atlas said in a press release that guests booking by June 30 will receive…
  • iStrive has launched its new website, www.istrive-ltd.com, highlighting its range of specialized solutions for the cruise industry. The platform details the company’s expertise in operational excellence, crew development and strategic advisory services f…
  • Royal Caribbean International is pushing forward the maiden season of the new Star of the Seas with the addition of a new showcase sailing. Initially set to enter service 11 days later, the new Icon-class ship will now welcome its first paying guests on Aug. 2…
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