Cruise News

  • Carnival Cruise Line has revealed its next-generation ship platform under the codename Project Ace. This includes three ships at 230,000 gross tons each being built by Fincantieri that will be delivered in 2029, 2031 and 2033, respectively. With over 3,000 gue…
  • Meyer Werft has unveiled a new prototype cruise ship, the Serenity. The German shipbuilder said the ship design is targeted to guests over 80 years old. “Serenity meets the special needs and requirements of this target group, without being a nursing home…
  • Power Knot Ocean announced the installations of an LFC-200 biodigester aboard the expedition vessel Seaventure as well as the Mitsui Ocean Fuji. In a press release, the company said that the system on the Seaventure supports the ship’s efforts to improve…
  • De Wave announced that it signed €630 million worth of orders over the past six months with leading operators in the luxury cruise segment. “In this context, Italy plays a leading role,” said Riccardo Pompili, CEO of De Wave. “We will be mana…
  • Quark Expeditions has launched a limited-time Arctic Sweepstakes for travel advisors, offering six winners a complimentary cabin for two on the Svalbard Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway voyage, sailing from May 29 to June 8, 2026. To enter, advisors must r…
  • The 2025 cruise season officially launched for the year at Costa Brava, with the ports of Palamós and Roses expecting a record 82 cruise calls and 69,500 passengers, according to a press release. This marks a 41 percent increase in calls and a 31 percent rise …
  • Ponant has announced that its luxury icebreaker will achieve a world first, embarking on a complete circumnavigation of the White Continent between January and March 2028 after departing from Ushuaia. The company said in a press release that the Le Commandant …
  • The Hong Kong Tourism Board and its partner destinations shared the latest updates and developments on the cruise market at event on Monday in Miami Beach. Along with representatives from South Korea, the Philippines and Xiamen, the board hosted a cocktail par…
  • Windstar Cruises announced in a press release that it has launched its new podcast, Winds of Change. The podcast, hosted by Windstar’s Chief Commercial Officer Janet Bava, offers a behind-the-scenes look at the people and stories that shape Windstar̵…
  • Meyer Turku Group’s financial result for 2024 has been published. The company said in a press release that its turnover was 1.80 billion euros, which marks a growth of 28 percent compared to the previous year. According to the company, the net profit for…
  • Aman at Sea will launch its luxury yacht in 2027 and has revealed its name: Amangati, which means “peaceful motion” in Sanskrit, according to a statement. The 47-suite vessel is under construction at T.Mariotti in Genoa and will debut in the Medite…
  • Azamara Cruises has announced its Destination Immersion Elevated initiative, which offers programming focusing on destination expansion, authentic local cuisine, cultural engagement and elevated excursions. “Azamara Cruises is the pioneer cruise line in …
  • ABS Consulting announced in a statement that it has published a white paper on how cybersecurity initiatives with operational readiness principles enable organizations to enhance operational resilience and guest safety. The paper, “Operationalizing Marit…
  • Bureau Veritas Marine and Offshore has announced the appointment of Stefano Colonna as its new head of passenger ships and yachts for the North American region. The company said in a press release that Colonna has more than 30 years of leadership experience in…
  • Five new cruise ships ordered have sent the global cruise ship orderbook to over 70 new ships set to debut between now and 2036. AIDA Cruises and Emerald Cruises both confirmed two-ship newbuild plans on Monday morning. Prior to that Aranui ordered a new ship …
  • Emerald Cruises today unveiled a multi-ship expansion for 2027. The Scenic-owned brand will introduce two new superyachts, sisters to the Emerald Kaia, and a new European riverboat set to operate on the Seine River. Following the debut of Emerald Kaia in 2026,…
  • MSC Cruises newest ship, the MSC World America, arrived in Miami on Monday morning. After being delivered by the Chantiers de l’Atlantique in late March, the vessel made a short visit to MSC’s private island of Ocean Cay before arriving in South Florida on Mon…
  • Cordelia Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings have officially signed an agreement for the transfer of Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun to Cordelia’s growing fleet, which serves the Indian cruise market. The two ships will join the Cordelia Empress, which …
  • Carnival Corporation today announced an order for two new ships for AIDA Cruises, for a new class of mid-sized vessel. The agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri provides for the design, engineering, and construction of these multi-fuel-capable ships, …
  • Another new cruise ship is heading to Port Canaveral as it was announced that the port will be the new homeport to Carnival Cruise Line’s fourth Excel-class ship, the LNG-powered Carnivale Festivale, which will launch week-long cruises starting in spring 2027.…
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