Cruise News

  • The Star Navigator, formerly Resorts World One, will homeport in Keelung from March 28 to November 14, 2025, as part of the transition of Resorts World Cruises to the StarCruises brand. The ship will offer weekly roundtrip sailings to Japan and South Korea, fe…
  • Resorts World Cruises has announced a brand transition, bringing back the StarCruises and Dream Cruises brands. According to a press release, the transition, expected to take approximately three months, marks a return to the company’s original cruise identitie…
  • Cruise Planners announced in a press release that it has been named Royal Caribbean International’s National Account Partner of the Year. The franchise network has been recognized by Royal Caribbean International each year since the launch of its agency …
  • The luxury cruise industry has significant expansion on the horizon, and the newly released 2025 Luxury Market Report by Cruise Industry News is now available for instant download. Spanning 200 pages, the comprehensive report offers an in-depth analysis of the…
  • The Allure of the Seas arrived in Europe this past weekend ahead of a planned drydock refurbishment and a summer season in the Mediterranean. Concluding a trans-Atlantic cruise, the Royal Caribbean International vessel docked in Barcelona on Feb. 22, 2025. Aft…
  • Holland America Line President Beth Bodensteiner issued a statement on the passing of Joska, the first service dog to receive the line’s Platinum Medallion. “Joska, the devoted companion of Cornelia and Cornelis Marinussen, spent much of her life aboard our sh…
  • The first LNG bunkering of a cruise ship in Asia was successfully completed at the Singapore Cruise Centre (SCC) on Monday, February 24. TotalEnergies Marine Fuels supplied LNG to Silversea’s Silver Nova using the bunker vessel the Brassavola, owned by Mitsui …
  • HX Expeditions announced a €7 million refurbishment for two of its ships, the MS Fram and MS Spitsbergen, according to a press release. The MS Fram upgrades include: New Science Center: An interactive space for engagement. Cabin Renovations: 19 Arctic Superio…
  • Asuka Cruises has announced 17 opening cruises for the Asuka III, sailing from July 20 through October 21, 2025. During its opening season, the Asuka III will take guests to explore 30 ports across Japan. The inaugural “Maiden Voyage: Hakodate and Otaru&…
  • Adora Cruises announced today that it will offer longer cruises to Japan’s Hokkaido region during the summer of 2025. According to a press release, the Adora Magic City and the Adora Mediterranea are scheduled to offer special longer itineraries this year. “Ad…
  • Costa Cruises held an event onboard the Costa Fascinosa while the ship was at La Romana, Dominican Republic, earlier this week to celebrate the introduction of Santo Domingo as a new embarkation option for the ship’s Caribbean itineraries in the 2025-26 season…
  • The Port of Eden in New South Wales welcomed the Ovation of the Seas on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, the largest vessel to call at the port. Meanwhile, the Port of Auckland announced that it welcomed the Queen Anne during her 107-day maiden world voyage on the sam…
  • After entering service in the Red Sea in late 2024, Aroya Cruises is expanding its itineraries to the Eastern Mediterranean this year. According to published deployment on its website, the Saudi company is scheduled to kick off a summer program in Europe in la…
  • Captain Kate McCue announced on her Instagram that she is leaving her post at Celebrity Cruises. “I’ve spent the last 22 years on 11 ships in the Royal Caribbean Group, from 2nd Officer to Captain,” said the American captain. “I have seen some of the mos…
  • Following the news of Fred. Olsen’s launch of the ‘Moments Crew’, Celebrity Photographer Scarlet Page spoke to Cruise Industry News about her role in the new project, which will see its crew of artists documenting guests’ experiences through journa…
  • Carnival Cruise Line updated the itineraries of three cruises scheduled to take place onboard the Carnival Firenze in 2025. According to a statement sent to guests, the sailings departing from Long Beach on Feb. 25, Apr. 22 and May 6, 2025, will now operate wi…
  • V.Ships, part of V.Group, has today announced that it will partner with REV Ocean to provide a tailored suite of ship management services for the world’s largest and most advanced research and expedition vessel, the REV Ocean, according to a press release. The…
  • Paul Gauguin Cruises has announced its 2027 sailings, featuring 34 voyages ranging from seven to 20 nights. The itineraries explore the Society Islands, Tuamotus, Marquesas, Cook Islands and South Pacific, including the Boutique Crossing Collection: three exte…
  • Adventure Canada has announced a new campaign inviting travelers to explore Canada’s remote and lesser-known regions. Canadian residents can book expeditions in Canadian dollars, departing from the industry standard of U.S. dollar pricing. Additionally, early …
  • Gebr. Heinemann announced that it is extending its partnership with TUI Cruises, ensuring its continued operation of stores on the Mein Schiff 1, Mein Schiff 2 and Mein Schiff 6 until June 2028. Gebr. Heinemann said in a press release that the renewed agreemen…
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