Cruise News

  • Bay Street Manufacturing has announced the acquisition of CKI Solutions, a Florida-based company specializing in innovative bedding accessories. A division of Cadence Keen Innovations, CKI Solutions is known for products such as the Bed MadeEZ mattress lifter …
  • The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced the appointment of Lauren Gleason as port director, overseeing all Maritime business operations. Gleason, who has been with Massport since 2017, previously served as Interim Port Director, Chief Administrat…
  • Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled a range of new 2026-27 sailings from both the East and West coasts, with itineraries departing from Miami, Port Canaveral, Norfolk and San Francisco. “In addition to extending our successful deployment schedules in Miami, Port…
  • Quark Expeditions introduced its new itinerary: “Antarctica by Helicopter: Icebergs, Mountains, and Remote Lands.” The 12-day expedition offers an opportunity to explore Antarctica’s rarely visited regions, including Antarctic Sound, Erebus and Terror Gu…
  • Cruise Industry News has released the new 2025 European River Market Report as well as the new 2025 European Riverboat Index, providing a fleet list of river ships. The new 2025 European River Market Report offers full analysis of the market and deployment by …
  • After undergoing repairs at Port Canaveral, the Carnival Vista welcomed guests back on September 15, 2024. Facing propulsion problems, the Carnival Cruise Line ship had to be taken out of service earlier this month for unscheduled maintenance. At the time, Car…
  • The Celestyal Journey is celebrating its 30th year of service in September. Currently sailing for Celestyal Cruises, the 55,000-ton ship was originally built for Holland America Line as the Ryndam. Constructed in Italy at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone shipyar…
  • Carnival Corporation has scheduled a conference call with analysts for Monday, September 30, 2024, at 10 a.m. (EDT); 3 p.m. (BST) to discuss the company’s third quarter financial results which are expected to be released that morning. A simulcast of the …
  • Princess Cruises is extending its “Better than Best Price Guarantee” offer through December 15, 2024. Guests booking 2025 or 2026 cruises are assured the best fare, with Princess matching any lower rate found for the same cruise, stateroom, and sai…
  • TUI Cruises has announced a multi-year partnership with international singer Robbie Williams, naming him as the feel-good ambassador for their new ship, Mein Schiff Relax. Wybcke Meier, CEO of TUI Cruises, said: “To get even more people excited about Mein Schi…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line announced “Revolution: A Celebration of Prince” and “Elements: The World Expanded” as the two new exclusive entertainment offerings to debut on the Norwegian Aqua in April 2025. The new Revolution: A Celebration of Prince tribute show, cr…
  • Wärtsilä has entered into a five-year Lifecycle Agreement with Royal Caribbean Group, encompassing 37 of the company’s cruise ships, the company announced in a press release. The agreement aims to enhance the performance, reliability and availability of the sh…
  • Saga has launched a new TV ad titled “You’re Still Not Wrong” to dispel common misconceptions about cruising for older adults, according to a press release. The ad, featuring British actor Nicholas Farrell, humorously challenges stereotypes, showing that cruis…
  • The first group of students has officially started the postgraduate diploma in Cruise Line Management, a program developed by Silversea and Les Roches. Carlos Diez de la Lastra Buiges, CEO of Les Roches Global, and Heidi Wenger, senior director of fleet HR and…
  • As the summer season comes to an end, more cruise ships are entering drydock for routine maintenance and class surveys. Cruise Industry News looks at some of the key cruise ship drydock projects taking place in September. Carnival Panorama
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  • The Explora II, the second ship in Explora Journeys’ fleet, was officially named in a ceremony at the port of Civitavecchia, near Rome. The event celebrated the brand’s vision of redefining luxury ocean travel with European hospitality and maritime…
  • The Norwegian Spirit is set to split its time between three regions of the Pacific Ocean during Norwegian Cruise Line’s 2026 summer season. As part of what the company calls a guest-centric approach to itinerary planning, the ship will operate sail to the Sout…
  • The new Disney Destiny will offer four- and five-night cruises departing from Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades during its maiden season. According to deployment published on Disney Cruise Line’s website, the LNG-powered vessel will offer a series of short cru…
  • Joe Bonamassa and Sixthman are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their music cruise, “Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea Alaska,” set to sail from September 15-21, 2025. Departing from Seattle aboard the Norwegian Jade, the cruise will visit Ketchika…
  • Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM), a member of the Columbia Group, reported a significant reduction in emergency medical disembarkations.  According to a company statement, this improvement is due to proactive health measures and early intervention strategies impl…
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