Cruise News

  • Royal Caribbean Group today reported second quarter Earnings per Share (“EPS”) of $3.11 and Adjusted EPS of $3.21. According to a statement, these results were better than the company’s guidance due to stronger pricing on close-in demand and …
  • Holland America Line’s Fresh Fish Ambassador Chef Masaharu Morimoto will join Westerdam’s “Majestic Japan” cruise and visit his hometown of Hiroshima, according to a press release. Departing Sept. 1, 2024, the sailing will feature three Morimoto By Sea pop-up …
  • American Cruise Lines announced in a press release that the American Liberty, the third new Coastal Cat in the company’s fleet, has completed sea trials. Delivered by Chesapeake Shipbuilding, the 100-passenger ship is the latest addition to American̵…
  • Neuron has launched the Neuron Pulse app for iOS, enabling “zero-touch” Quality of Experience (QoE) measurement and monitoring from any iOS device, according to a press release. The app allows customers to monitor connectivity performance and QoE a…
  • Princess Cruises has announced its largest Alaska season ever for 2026, featuring the debut of its newest ship, the Star Princess, according to a press release. The expanded Alaska program includes eight ships, 180 departures from six ports and 19 destinations…
  • MSC Cruises has revealed the attractions and experiences for guests in The Harbour, the new outdoor space on the upcoming MSC World America, launching in 2025. Located in the ship’s Family Aventura district, The Harbour is an outdoor park offering a variety of…
  • In a first for a North American port, two ATB tug-barges provided ship-to-ship LNG refueling for two cruise ships in Port Canaveral earlier this week. According to the Canaveral Port Authority, the operation involved two ships homeported at the port: Royal Car…
  • Carnival Cruise Line’s Splendor started a repositioning cruise to Singapore ahead of its upcoming drydock stay. Departing from Sydney, the 15-night voyage includes stops at destinations in Australia and Southeast Asia before arriving at its final destina…
  • HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) has integrated the Seaware reservation system by Versonix, according to a company statement. The technology is expected to enhance booking processes and personalize customer experiences for Hurtigruten, improving overall customer j…
  • Global Ports Holding has reported net income of $10.3 million on adjusted revenues of $172.7 million for its fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, compared to a net loss of $!0.5 million on adjusted revenues of $117.2 million for the previous year, according to it…
  • GIT Coatings and Coral Expeditions have formalized an agreement to implement a combination of robotic hull grooming and graphene-based hard foul release coatings on the Coral Adventurer, according to a press release. The company said that the 120-guest ship re…
  • Windstar Cruises has announced a new partnership with booking engine provider Revelex to facilitate online cruise bookings for travel advisors, according to a press release. Revelex consolidates cruise inventory from over 40 cruise lines, allowing advisors to …
  • The Liberian Registry announced in a press release the appointment of Captain Giorgio De Sciora as the vice president of regulations and standards, maritime operations. In his new role, De Sciora will oversee the implementation of new and updated international…
  • Seabourn has modified the spring 2025 itineraries for the Seabourn Encore to avoid the Red Sea region, the company announced in a press release. The new deployment includes a series of voyages to Southeast Asia, Japan, Hawaii, the Panama Canal, and the Mediter…
  • Crystal announced in a press release the dates for its 2026 itineraries ahead of the official launch. “We recognize that our loyal guests are eagerly awaiting the release of our 2026 itineraries,” said Cristina Levis, CEO of A&K Travel Group. “Our team has…
  • Virgin Voyages is changing its policy to allow adult children of passengers to join their parents onboard free of charge, according to a press release. With the “If you’re old enough to vote, you’re old enough to sail” definition of “kids,” the offer applies t…
  • The Charlotte Amalie Harbor dredging project has progressed with the Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) obtaining a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, according to a press release. The project, led by VIPA Executive Director Carlton Dowe, aims to …
  • Cruise Saudi announced the renaming of Aroya Cruises’ first ship to Aroya, according to a press release. The ship is the former World Dream. Dr. Joerg Rudolph, president of Aroya Cruises, said: “We are delighted to have officially renamed our first Aroya Cruis…
  • Carnival Corporation today announced an order for three new ships for its Carnival Cruise Line brand for a new class of vessel, at nearly 230,000 gross registered tons. The agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri provides for the design, engineering, an…
  • Victory Cruise Lines has opened bookings for its inaugural 2025 season, according to a press release. The two-ship fleet, the Victory I and Victory II, will cruise on all five Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence Seaway and the French-Canadian Maritimes. Guests can …
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