Cruise News

  • The Europa 2 and the Hanseatic Inspiration will offer experiences across all seven continents for their 2026-27 programs, Hapag-Lloyd announced in a press release. With departures now available for booking between September 2026 and October 2027, the two ships…
  • Cunard is teaming up with Sail4th 250 to bring the Queen Mary 2 to New York for America’s 250th anniversary from July 3-8, 2026, according to a press release. As part of the event, the Queen Mary 2 will be positioned in New York Harbor during the six-day comme…
  • Carnival Corporation has applied the Aquaterras biocide-free coating to its 16th vessel, the AIDAdiva, following the ship’s latest drydock. The coating, provided by Nippon Paint Marine, is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and environm…
  • The Anthem of the Seas is currently in Singapore for a scheduled drydock. After completing its winter season in Southeast Asia, the Royal Caribbean International ship arrived at the facility on March 22, 2025. The 4,204-guest ship is now set to undergo routine…
  • Marella Cruises has extended its current contract with RWS Global to supply the end-to-end entertainment onboard the Marella Discovery and Marella Discovery 2 for three years, through to the end of October 2028. The company said in a press release that the con…
  • AIDA Cruises donated more than 4,400 pieces of furniture from the AIDAdiva to Der Hafen Hilft! after its drydock at the Chantier Naval shipyard in Marseille. The drydock took place between Feb. 3 and March 22 as part of AIDA’S Evolution program. AIDA Cruises s…
  • Virgin Voyages is celebrating its strongest trading season to date, with a 34 percent increase in bookings and a 45 percent rise in revenue, according to a press release. The cruise line also reported a more than 50 percent increase in bookings for its new lon…
  • The keel-laying ceremony for the Seven Seas Prestige, a new ship being built for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, took place on March 27 at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard in Venice. The vessel is set for delivery in 2026. Attendees included Harry Sommer, president …
  • MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique marked major milestones for three World Class ships on March 27 at the shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. The events included the delivery of the MSC World America, the coin ceremony for the MSC World Asia and the stee…
  • Groupe GM showcased EcoFill, a dispensing solution designed to meet the priorities of modern cruise hospitality, live for the first time at the 40th Marine Hotel Association (MHA) Conference. The company said in a press release that as cruise lines look to red…
  • The new Disney Destiny touched the water for the first time at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Set to be delivered in late 2025, the new Disney Cruise Line ship touched the water for the first time at the facility earlier this week. According t…
  • The Marine Hotel Association (MHA) is ready for its conference and trade show from Naples, Florida, this week, which will mark its 40th anniversary. The show, which is sold out, is taking place at the Naples Grande Beach Resort. Program: Thursday, March 27: 9…
  • Riviera Travel announced in a press release that it has kicked off its 2025 river cruise season by introducing new product offerings designed for the upper-premium travel set. “This year is going to be a monumental one for Riviera Travel as we continue t…
  • Cunard’s newest ship, the Queen Anne, met the Queen Elizabeth for the first time as both ships docked in Hong Kong, the company announced in a press release. The Queen Anne arrived at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal on March 18 at 7 a.m., followed by the Queen Elizabe…
  • Azamara Cruises has introduced new shore excursions for its Greenland sailings beginning in July 2025. Developed in collaboration with local communities, the new experiences highlight Greenland’s landscapes, history and cuisine, offering guests a deeper connec…
  • Speaking at a press conference about the research project “LNGameChanger,” Bent Martini, CEO of Havila Voyages, said: “We have, together with the HAV Group and other technology developers in Norway, developed the most environmentally friendly…
  • Avalon Waterways has launched its first-ever cruises in Bordeaux with the debut of its Bonjour Bordeaux: Châteaux, Wineries & Charming Villages itinerary. Following an inaugural VIP sailing, the Avalon Artistry II has begun official departures, marking the…
  • Princess Cruises has announced its 2026-27 Southeast Asia cruise season, featuring 11 sailings aboard the Diamond Princess from Singapore. Running from November 2026 to March 2027, the itineraries visit 28 destinations across eight countries, with sailings ran…
  • Wyndham Rewards has announced that members can now book Carnival Cruise Line vacations through Wyndham Travel Bundles while earning Wyndham Rewards points for every aspect of their booking. The company said in a press release that with the new offering, travel…
  • Havila Voyages announced in a press release that a Norwegian consortium has developed a new solution for decarbonizing maritime transport by capturing and storing CO2 from LNG-fueled Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) power trains. The LNGameChanger project is led b…
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