Cruise News

  • Royal Caribbean International confirmed delays for its three Tampa-based vessels due to Hurricane Milton’s impact. According to the company, the Serenade of the Seas, the Grandeur of the Seas, and the Enchantment of the Seas are now scheduled to return to Tamp…
  • Hurtigruten has released updated plans for its Sea Zero project, aiming to debut a zero-emission ship by 2030, according to  a press release. The ship, currently in the research and development phase, will use large batteries, sails and innovative technologies…
  • Viking took delivery of its latest ship for the Nile River, named the Viking Sobek, according to a press release. The delivery ceremony took place at the Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt. The new ship accommodates 82 guests across 41 staterooms and expands Vik…
  • Saga has announced its interim results for the six months ending 31 July 2024, revealing strong performance across key business segments, the company said in a statement. Saga’s Ocean Cruise business reported an Underlying Profit Before Tax of £28.0 mill…
  • AIDA Cruises’ AIDAdiva will introduce new culinary experiences following a seven-week drydock from February 3 to March 22, 2025, as part of AIDA Cruises’ modernization program. According to a press release, the ship will offer eight restaurants and 15 ba…
  • Two ships from the fleet of Oceanwide Expeditions have recently started their repositioning cruises to South America ahead of the 2024-25 cruise season in Antarctica. According to updates shared by the company, the Plancius and the Hondius departed from the Ne…
  • Royal Caribbean International is set to offer cruises to Africa onboard the Voyager of the Seas in late 2025. After canceling two repositioning cruises via the Red Sea and the Middle East earlier this month, the company added new voyages to the African coast a…
  • Viking Cruises seems to be on a steady course ahead for food and beverage, replicating its concept across 10 ships, and seemingly also for the next 10 ships. The formula for the fleet has two parts, traditional and Norwegian, with a personal touch by Viking’s …
  • Ponant is gearing up for a series of new itineraries during the 2024-25 winter season, the company announced in a press release. According to the company, the voyages sail to Central America, Greenland, Scandinavia and beyond, with highlights that include a fe…
  • MSC Cruises has canceled the upcoming sailing of the MSC Seashore, which was scheduled to depart from Port Canaveral on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2024. The ship was scheduled to offer a three-night cruise to the Bahamas that featured visits to Ocean Cay and Nassau. A…
  • As Hurricane Milton continues to impact cruise operations in Florida and the Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line confirmed delays for more ships in its fleet. Operating out of Port Canaveral, the Carnival Glory won’t be able to return to its homeport as scheduled …
  • Several Royal Caribbean International ships are changing their schedules due to the impact of Hurricane Milton. According to an update shared on the company’s website, the most significant changes include delayed arrivals for the Utopia of the Seas, the Advent…
  • Carnival Cruise Line is expanding the schedules of the Carnival Magic and the Carnival Sunrise from PortMiami, the company announced in a press release. According to Carnival, the vessels will provide guests with more options to book future cruise vacations th…
  • Oceania Cruises unveiled plans for a new culinary venue, the Crêperie, set to debut on the upcoming Allura, launching in July 2025, according to a press release. Located next to Baristas, the line’s signature coffee bar, the Crêperie will offer a variety of Fr…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has been named the Official Cruise Line of the National Hockey League (NHL), according to a press release. This multiyear partnership marks a first for both organizations—NCL’s debut collaboration with a professional sports league a…
  • The Panama Canal’s 2024-25 cruise season officially commenced on Tuesday, October 7, 2024, with the northbound transit of the Brilliance of the Seas, sailing on a 15-day itinerary from Los Angeles to New Orleans. According to a press release, this reposi…
  • When TUI Cruises introduced its newest ship, Mein Schiff 7, this summer, she became the first cruise ship to be methanol ready. Meanwhile, the ship is operating on low-emission marine diesel with a maximum 0.1 percent sulfur content, said Lucienne Damm, head o…
  • Oceania Cruises has announced its 2025 Specialty Cruises, featuring an array of onboard programs led by celebrated hosts, according to a press release. The lineup of hosts includes authors, television personalities and chefs such as Claudine Pépin and Sara Mou…
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises has introduced a special incentive for travel advisors in the U.S. and Canada, offering a $250 gift card for each newly deposited booking on select Northern Europe 2025 voyages and a $100 gift card for any other 2025 voyage from Septe…
  • MSC Cruises is making adjustments to its cruise schedule in the Caribbean and Florida due to the impact of Hurricane Milton. According to an update shared by its U.S. Commercial Sales Officer Koreen McNutt, the changes include the postponement of the MSC Seash…
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