Cruise News

  • The Port of Milwaukee welcomed over 13,500 cruise passengers during the 2024 season, with a total of 27 calls from seven ships, according to a press release. The season began on May 1 with the arrival of the Viking Octantis and concluded on October 13 with Le …
  • Emerald Cruises has unveiled plans for the launch of its latest addition, the Emerald Astra, as well as extensive updates to its river fleet in Europe, according to a press release. For a complete overview of the market, see the new European River Cruise Repor…
  • Carnival Cruise Line today announced the extension of the schedule for the Carnival Liberty and the Carnival Valor from New Orleans, as well as the Carnival Panorama from its homeport of Long Beach. According to a press release, the new cruises widen the compa…
  • Royal Caribbean International is raising its daily gratuity charges starting on November 1, 2024, according to a statement sent to travel advisors. The daily gratuity charges will increase from $18.00 per day to $18.50 per guest, per day for regular staterooms…
  •  The fourth ship in Princess Cruises’ Royal class, the Sky Princess, is completing five years of service for Princess Cruises this month. Built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, the 3,660-guest vessel was delivered to the company on Oct. 15, 2019. Followin…
  • The 17th China Cruise Shipping event got going in Tianjin, China, on Thursday, as the Chinese cruise industry gathered for the three-day event with a focus on recovery and reaching new heights. The event is being hosted by the China Cruise and Yacht Industry A…
  • After announcing plans to add two new ships to its fleet earlier this year, Windstar Cruises recently revealed the inaugural season of the new Star Seeker. Cruise Industry News takes a closer look at the inaugural cruise season of the 224-guest ship, which is …
  • Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) announced that it will report third quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, October 31, 2024. The results will be revealed and discussed during a conference call and webcast, which is scheduled for 10:00 AM. The confer…
  • Princess Cruises has been making significant enhancements to its dining options across the fleet while also introducing new culinary and beverage experiences aboard its newest ship, the Sun Princess, Sami Kohen, vice president of food and beverage, told Cruise…
  • AmaWaterways has unveiled four new itineraries for 2025, including its debut in Colombia, with cruises designed to celebrate Black heritage and culture, according to a press release. The itineraries take guests to destinations with deep African historical ties…
  • Scenic Cruises recently rolled out its 2026 Ultra-Luxury Europe River Cruising and Land Journeys program which is now available for booking, according to a press release. This new season offers more opportunities for travelers to explore Europe year-round. Key…
  • Mitsui Ocean Cruises has chosen ITsynch’s Document Management System (DMS) to digitize and streamline its Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), the tech company announced in a press release. According to ITsynch, the companies are working closely to install DM…
  • Columbia Group has announced plans to transform its crewing department into a Maritime HR Department, to modernize seafarer management and support, according to a press release. Capt. Faouzi Fradi, currently director of crewing and training, will lead the new …
  • Juneau residents voted against a proposition to ban large cruise ships from docking in the town on Saturdays. According to its supporters, the “Ship-Free Saturday” initiative was aimed at giving Juneau’s residents “a respite” from the influx of tourism. Out of…
  • The Carnival Panorama is currently returning to Long Beach to resume its regular schedule on the West Coast. After undergoing a dry dock refurbishment at the Tuas Shipyard in Singapore, the Carnival Cruise Line vessel started a repositioning voyage back to Nor…
  • Seabourn has revealed its 2026 itineraries, now on sale, sailing from March to December 2026, according to a press release. During the 2026 season, the Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Quest and Seabourn Sojourn will visit more than 200 destinations…
  • Following a seven-year hiatus, Azamara Cruises is set to return to Alaska in the summer of 2026, the company announced in a press release. According to Azamara, the voyages in the region will visit unspoiled destinations and will include excursions aimed at br…
  • Quark Expeditions has announced its 2026 Arctic season, marking 35 years of exploration in the region. According to a press release, the new season offers the most diverse range of Arctic itineraries in the company’s history, with options to explore Sval…
  • The Carnival Miracle arrived at her new homeport of Galveston, Texas, on Wednesday morning to begin sailing a variety of longer cruises and to complete Carnival Cruise Line’s deployment expansion in Texas, the company said. Carnival used the occasion to announ…
  • Celebrity Cruises’ 2026-27 deployment includes the company’s first-ever Grand Voyage, which will sail across the world for 110 nights. According to a press release, the itinerary is scheduled to sail to 55 destinations across 15 different countries. Sailing fr…
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