Cruise News

  • The Allure of the Seas is set for a $100 million upgrade in April 2025, Royal Caribbean International announced in a press release. The refurbishment, which is part of the company’s Royal Amplified refit program, will see the creation of new venues and feature…
  • Ponant has launched sales for a 10-day voyage along the Vietnamese coast, sailing from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to Ha Long this fall, according to a press release. The exclusive voyage aboard Le Lapérouse departs from Ho Chi Minh City on November 29, 2024. Th…
  • Windstar Cruises has announced its 2026 European Voyages, featuring new ports and itineraries, according to a press release. The 2026 European season includes 15 new itineraries, 34 inaugural ports, new Star Collector sailings and Windstar’s first Solar …
  • The Zuiderdam is currently offering Holland America Line’s Voyage of the Vikings. After sailing from Boston in late July, the ship is kicking off the second leg of the 35-night itinerary today. Part of the company’s Legendary Voyages program, the c…
  • The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and New York State Canal Corporation have announced the launch of a new On the Canals Accessibility Education Program. This new initiative will work to establish exclusive recreational opportunities across the 524-mile New Y…
  • The latest update of global cruise ship orderbook includes the most recent orders from Carnival Cruise Line and Oriental Land Co (OLC), which will operate a Disney-branded ship in Japan. By adding four vessels to the lineup of newbuilds set to debut through 20…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line will add 24 new staterooms to the Norwegian Encore in a drydock scheduled for late this year, matching what it did on a recent drydock for the Norwegian Joy. In addition are a number of changes to the premium suites in the ship’s Haven, N…
  • P&O Cruises has entered into a multi-year partnership with Southampton Football Club as the club’s official sleeve partner, according to a press release. The P&O Cruises logo will be prominently displayed on the sleeves of the men’s, women’s, and acade…
  • At least two Carnival Cruise Line ships had to change their schedules due to the impact from Hurricane Debby. According to the company’s weather contributor, Amy Sweezey, the Carnival Paradise and the Carnival Elation had their returns to Florida altered…
  • Windstar Cruises has announced the appointment of Jason Grant as Vice President of Information Technology, according to a statement. In this role, Grant will oversee Windstar’s global shoreside and shipboard IT functions while leading the company’s IT strategy…
  • Now a Category 1 hurricane, Debby is impacting cruise operations at Port Tampa Bay on Florida’s Gulf Coast. After postponing the return of the Margaritaville at Sea Islander on Sunday, the tropical storm has also affected the Carnival Paradise. “Th…
  • Star Clippers is extending its Pick Your Perk offer, allowing guests to choose between a $300 onboard credit and two free shore excursions per cabin, or $400 in air credit and free Wi-Fi, according to a press release. The offer runs through August 31, 2024, an…
  • The SS United States Conservancy recently announced that it has raised over $150,000 as part of its efforts to try to relocate the SS United States. In early July, the non-profit organization launched an urgent fundraising campaign to try to save the former oc…
  • With the new Star Princess debuting in the region, Princess Cruises is planning its largest-ever season in Alaska in 2026. According to numbers from the Global Cruise Ship Index by Cruise Industry News, the season will represent roughly an 18 percent increase …
  • After announcing its 2024 FAM trip program earlier this year, Ambassador Cruise Line welcomed 12 travel agents onboard the Ambience last month to experience the ship and explore Norway’s fjordlands, according to a press release. Departing from the London…
  • MSC Cruises is set to reduce fleetwide emissions by up to 15 percent in 2026 by implementing a new itinerary planning optimization tool, OptiCruise, according to a press release. Developed in collaboration with OPTIMeasy, the new mathematical model reportedly …
  • Silversea Cruises is offering savings on its cruise fares as part of the new “Save. Indulge. Explore” promotion. According to a press release, the offer provides savings of up to $3,000 per suite on Door-to-Door and Port-to-Port All-Inclusive fares, with a red…
  • JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs announced in a press release that Chef Sergio Tofe from Restaurant Eter will join Swan Hellenic’s SH Diana culinary expedition from Lisbon to Palermo on August 10, 2024. During the ten-day voyage, Chef Sergio Tofe, a member of JRE-Spai…
  • The Azamara Onward is soon celebrating its 25th year anniversary. Originally built for Renaissance Cruises, the ship was delivered by Chantiers de l’Atlantique on July 28, 1999. As part of a series of eight sister ships known as the R Class, the 680-gues…
  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is inviting families to book a last-minute getaway and enjoy special savings on a selection of itineraries this summer, according to a company statement. In August, third and fourth guests can sail for £199 per person when sharing a ca…
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