Cruise News

  • In addition to 173 new itineraries across the globe, Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ new 2026-27 Voyage Collection includes eight Immersive Overnight sailings and four Grand Voyages. According to the company, its Immersive Overnight cruises offer a unique opp…
  • AIDA Cruises announced that it will again be the main sponsor of the Hanse Sail Rostock 2024, taking place from August 8 to 11, according to a press release. At the event, the cruise line will showcase the AIDAmar and AIDAdiva in Warnemünde on Friday and Satur…
  • Disney said it would build another four new cruise ships between 2027 and 2031, joining its current fleet of five and four on order, and bringing its fleet count to 13 ships. The news came during the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase and the company said t…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line recently announced its return to Philadelphia in 2026, with a series of cruises onboard the Norwegian Jewel. Cruise Industry News takes a closer look at the itineraries for the company’s first season in Pennsylvania in over 15 years. Repo…
  • The Norwegian Sky has marked 25 years in service. As the company’s first newbuild in six years at the time, the 77,000-ton vessel was delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line on July 28, 1999. Finished at the Lloyd Werft shipyard in Bremerhaven, the ship was origina…
  • With the new Sun Princess making its debut in the Mediterranean, Princess Cruises is offering an extensive summer program in 2024. While the new Sun Princess in Europe, the company has another seven ships in Alaska sailing from four different homeports. The pr…
  • Lindblad Expeditions is significantly increasing its market share in the Galapagos Islands with the addition of two new ships. Set to be acquired from Celebrity Cruises, the National Geographic Delfina and the National Geographic Gemini will enter service for …
  • After being delivered to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection in mid-July, the Ilma arrived in the Mediterranean earlier this month. Set to enter service in September, the new luxury ship is currently operating a series of training voyages before welcoming its fi…
  • With a recent order at the Meyer Werft shipyard, the number of Disney-branded ships set to enter service over the next few years has climbed to four. In a unique twist, while three vessels will sail under the Disney Cruise Line brand, a newly announced newbuil…
  • The Presidents’ cruises are becoming increasingly popular, with more cruise lines offering sailings that allow guests to interact with their decision-making executive staff. Cruise Industry News looks into some of the key sailings announced for 2024 and beyond…
  • The majority of Royal Caribbean’s capacity will be focused on three regions: the Caribbean, Europe, and Alaska. With departures from six different homeports, 12 vessels will be offering itineraries to the Caribbean and the Bahamas. The highlight of the company…
  • Continuing its expansion in the United States, MSC Cruises is poised to offer its largest-ever U.S=based cruise program during the winter season of 2025-26. That includes the introduction of new ships, new homeports and expanded itinerary options. Cruise Indus…
  • FarSounder launched the CSB Data Explorer, a web-based platform designed for contributors of crowdsourced bathymetry (CSB) data, according to a company statement. The tool allows users to view their contributions and assess their impact on the CSB community, p…
  • Celestyal Cruises has launched a new functionality for its trade portal, the company announced in a press release. According to Celestyal, the new tool will allow its travel agent partners to book cruises and land packages for their clients. Available via the …
  • Swan Hellenic has announced in a press release its Maris gourmet cruises aboard the SH Diana and SH Vega, sailing in 2025. Each Maris voyage will highlight the creativity of a world-renowned chef from the JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs. For 2025, Swan Hellenic offer…
  • Swan Hellenic has partnered with Approach Guides to offer travel advisors an advanced trade marketing solution, according to a press release. “Swan Hellenic leads in culture-rich expedition cruising and now we have a solution that powerfully assists our valued…
  • With 15 new cruise ships set to enter service next year, cruise lines are expected to hire over 20,000 new crew members in 2025 just to accommodate the pipeline of new ships The figure includes the total number of new crew members that will be onboard the new …
  • Adora Cruises has announced plans to deploy its second Chinese-built cruise ship in the South China market, with delivery expected by late 2026 and international voyages commencing from Guangzhou in 2027, following a July partnership agreement with Guangzhou N…
  • Following the Evrima, the new Ilma has recently become the second ship for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection fleet. Built at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard, the upscale mega-yacht was delivered to the brand in mid-July. With its maiden cruise sch…
  • Sven Lindblad, founder and CEO of Lindblad Expeditions, once again warned competitors about “unsustainable” pricing strategies in the expedition cruise segment. Speaking on the company’s second quarter earnings call on Thursday, he highlighte…
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