Cruise News

  • On Sunday, October 13, Las Palmas Cruise Port welcomed the Costa Diadema for its inaugural visit, according to a press release. The Costa Diadema was sailing its a 10-day voyage that began in Barcelona, Spain. The 2,700-guest ship made stops in ports such as M…
  • Cordelia Cruises is celebrating its third anniversary of sailing, marking significant milestones, according to a press release. Since its launch in late 2021, Cordelia has completed over 450 sailings, hosted more than 600,000 guests, delivered over 2,500 live …
  • Four new cruise ships are entering service ahead of the 2024-25 winter season. While the Explora II and the Ilma recently welcomed their first guests in Europe, two additional vessels are set to debut in December. Cruise Industry News looks at some key details…
  • Said to be jumping at the chance to support military and first responders assisting in hurricane relief efforts, Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy earned her wings completed a tandem skydive over Tampa Bay, culminating a fundraiser she led that de…
  • Carnival Cruise Line is introducing an enhanced Learn & Earn training platform for travel advisors, expanding its Loyalty Rocks! Program, according to a press release. The upgraded curriculum now includes over 50 video-based courses designed to enhance adv…
  • The Port of Dover celebrated the inaugural visit of Oceania Cruises’ Sirena on October 15, according to a press release. The Sirena arrived as part of a 22-day voyage from Stockholm to Amsterdam, which departed on September 26. Passengers disembarked to …
  • On October 12, Lanzarote Cruise Port, operated by Global Ports Holding, welcomed Silversea’s Whisper on its maiden call, marking a significant milestone for the island, according to a press release. The 190-meter Silver Whisper arrived during its 15-day roundt…
  • After facing a series of technical challenges between August and September, the Carnival Vista recently developed new propulsion issues that have since been rectified. According to an update shared by Carnival Cruise Line, the 2017-built vessel arrived later a…
  • The new Sun Princess debuted in North America this week, Princess Cruises announced in a press release. According to the company, the ship arrived in Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades after a successful inaugural season in the Mediterranean, which started in F…
  • The Seabourn Pursuit made a historic discovery on October 14, 2024, uncovering the wreck of the German supplier ship Titania, which had been lost for 110 years, according to a press release. Found 95 meters below the surface near Alejandro Selkirk Island in Ch…
  • Being relaunched in 2025 by John Waggoner, Victory Cruise Lines aims to create a new vision for the re-born brand. According to a blog entry on the company’s website, the new operation is the next chapter in the career of the cruise industry executive who foun…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line is cancelling two sailings onboard the Norwegian Getaway that were scheduled for Aug. 17 and Aug. 21, 2026. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the sailings will no longer go ahead due to a full ship charter. “We sincerely apo…
  • Windstar Cruises has officially launched its 40th anniversary celebration, commemorating four decades of cruising and its close-knit crew, described in a press release as a “shipboard family.” The milestone event took place in Kusadasi, Turkey, where two of Wi…
  • Ambassador Cruise Line has introduced a new trade incentive, allowing agents to win tickets to premier UK entertainment events, according to a press release. Running through October 23, 2024, the initiative invites travel agents to enter a prize draw by bookin…
  • Albatros Expeditions announced its first Halal-certified cruise to Antarctica scheduled to set sail in 2026. All food served onboard will be Halal with all traces of non-Halal substances removed from the ship before the start of the cruise. Galley staff will r…
  • Cunard will host the Cuban ballet company Acosta Danza aboard the Queen Victoria for a special six-week residency from May 26 to July 7, 2025, according to a press release. Founded by acclaimed ballerina Carlos Acosta, the company will perform two exclusive sh…
  • MSC Cruises recently opened bookings for its 2025-26 winter deployment in South Africa, which will feature a return of the MSC Opera. After completing a summer season in the Eastern Mediterranean, the 2004-built vessel is scheduled to offer a repositioning cru…
  • A steering issue is affecting the Silver Muse during its current cruise, which started in Hong Kong on Oct. 15, 2024. In a statement distributed onboard the luxury ship, Silversea confirmed the issue and informed guests of an itinerary change. Offering a six-n…
  • Resorts World Cruises will return to its homeport in Keelung, Taiwan, with the Resorts World One from April 30 to November 9, 2025, following a successful deployment in 2024. According to a press release, the ship will double its passenger capacity and offer t…
  • Oceania Cruises has announced its 2026 Collection of Voyages, featuring over 100 itineraries, including 35 Grand Voyages, according to a press release, and ranging from seven to 67 days. “Oceania Cruises is about discovering the magic of small-ship cruising, w…
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