Cruise News

  • The market downturn following the U.S. tariff announcement on April 3 had a big impact on cruise stocks, which were considerably down at market close compared to other major companies and the S&P 500 index. While the S&P 500 average ended the day down …
  • Anglo-Eastern Univan Group announced that has joined the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). Dietmar Wertanzl, President & CEO at Anglo-Eastern Leisure Management (AELM), commented: “Joining CLIA represents a strategic alignment with our vision …
  • The Port of Tarragona officially launched its 2025 cruise season on Wednesday, April 2, with the arrival of the La Belle des Océans from Cartagena. The ship, operated by CroisiEurope, arrived at 1 p.m. with 98 passengers and 66 crew members onboard. The ship w…
  • Survitec announced in a press release that it has received independent validation for its Seahaven system, the world’s largest inflatable lifeboat. The study, conducted by the naval architecture and marine engineering consultancy, Foreship, confirms the system…
  • Virgin Voyages has unveiled Rojo by Razzle Dazzle, a Spanish-inspired restaurant debuting aboard the Brilliant Lady. According to a press release, Chefs Justin Severino and Nate Hobart, known for Pittsburgh’s Morcilla, will lead the restaurant, which will feat…
  • Crescent Seas has announced the addition of a second ship to its portfolio, confirming it will buy the current Oceania Insignia for its second residential cruise ship, set to sail alongside the Regent Navigator. The 1998-built Insignia will undergo a more than…
  • MSC Group’s Cruise Division officially inaugurated the MSC Barcelona Terminal during the first call of Explora II.  A ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by Spanish government officials, local authorities and MSC Group executives, including Pierfrancesco Vago…
  • Swan Hellenic has announced two exclusive Grand Voyages exploring the West Coast of Africa and beyond, sailing aboard the SH Diana. The first departs Cape Town on March 25, 2026, combining five northbound cruises into a 51-night Grand Voyage. The journey will …
  • According to the latest edition of the cruise ship orderbook by Cruise Industry News, 13 cruise ships will enter service in 2026. As part of a strong year for the shipbuilding business, 13 vessels are set to be delivered to 12 cruise lines, including Viking, w…
  • Explora Journeys marked a key construction milestone for the Explora IV, its fourth LNG-powered ship, with the launch of the troncone, the forward lower section, on April 3. The ceremony, which took place at Fincantieri’s Palermo shipyard in Sicily, marked the…
  • Aranui will expand with a second luxury passenger-cargo ship sailing in the South Pacific in 2027, the company announced. The new ship will carry the name Aranoa and sail in the Austral Islands. “Aranui Cruises’ Aranoa will soon embark on its primary mission: …
  • The World Residences at Sea is set to undergo a major upgrade, the company announced in a press release. The refurbishment will take place during a six-week drydock at the Navantia Shipyard in Cadiz, Spain. According to the ship’s operator, the project a…
  • Margaritaville at Sea has unveiled new 2027 itineraries for the Margaritaville at Sea Islander, featuring the ship’s first-ever eight-night cruises and first overnight stay in New Orleans. Sailing from Port Tampa Bay, the ship will offer four- to 10-night voya…
  • Albatros Expeditions and Polar Latitudes have announced they are joining the same ownership group to coordinate and combine their Arctic and Antarctic expedition cruise business. “Our ambition is to create the most trusted and reliable brand for all of o…
  • Zenko International and HF Interior have announced their strategic integration to deliver a unified and full marine interior service from concept to execution. The companies said in a press release that their integration will offer shipyards, shipowners, opera…
  • The crew of the MSC World America has set a Guinness World Record for assembling the longest line of LEGO ships at sea during the ship’s transatlantic voyage from Saint-Nazaire, France, to Miami, Florida. Led by Captain Dino Sagani, over 1,000 crew members bui…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has set an aggressive growth course to 2033, increasing its estimated annual passenger capacity from about 2.8 million at the start of 2025 to more than 4.2 million by 2033 for a 50 percent increase or approximately 5.5 percent e…
  • Windstar has announced a second eclipse cruise for August 2026 onboard the Wind Spirit. Setting sail from Rome on Aug. 6, 2026, on a seven-night Mediterranean Sunset Eclipse cruise, the yacht will visit Bastia and Calvi, Corsica; Alghero, Sardinia; feature two…
  • Two large cruise ships were recently delivered as the Norwegian Aqua and the MSC World America were handed over to Norwegian Cruise Line and MSC Cruises. According to the latest edition of the cruise ship orderbook by Cruise Industry News, the vessels are part…
  • f The World, Residences at Sea, announced the appointment of Odalys Cadenas as vice president of human resources. In her role, Cadenas will oversee human resources, training and development for the company’s global workforce of over 400 staff, including its Fo…
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