Cruise News

  • Royal Caribbean has unveiled plans to develop a new destination in the Western Caribbean with the debut of Perfect Day Mexico. According to a press release, the port of call will be located in Mahahual, on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, and is set to open in 2027. …
  • MSC Cruises has expanded its partnership with Guinness World Records (GWR) to include its entire fleet over the next year, following the achievement of 30 world record titles in 18 months, according to a press release. Initially launched in March 2023 aboard t…
  • Royal Caribbean Group has scheduled a conference call for 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, Tuesday, October 29, 2024, to discuss the company’s third quarter 2024 financial results, according to a company statement. The call will be simultaneously webcast on the …
  • As part of its commitment to reducing air emissions, Ponant is trialing alternative fuels across its 14-ship fleet. According to its latest sustainability report, the trials are the second level of the company’s strategy, which first focuses on energy ef…
  • Carnival Cruise Line is cancelling the upcoming cruise onboard the Carnival Paradise, which was scheduled to sail on Thursday, Oct. 10. According to an update shared by the company, the ship won’t be able to return to its homeport in Tampa Bay as scheduled due…
  • Cruise Saudi has signed a contract with PC Marine Services to develop a private island in the Red Sea exclusively for cruise tourism, according to a press release. The signing ceremony took place at Cruise Saudi’s headquarters in Jeddah. This project will tra…
  • The Cruise Industry News Quarterly Magazine Fall 2024 edition has been released. The main topics of the 136-page issue focus on the industry’s sustainability accomplishments, how shipyards are working toward a net-zero emissions future, the latest food and bev…
  • Cunard has announced a series of new voyages sailing from October 2026 to April 2027, according to a press release. Guests can look forward to over 40 new sailings aboard the Queen Mary 2, Queen Anne, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth. The new itineraries wi…
  • Virgin Voyages announced the completion of the second phase of its European expansion with the launch of sales in France and Italy, according to a press release. The announcement follows the recent opening of six additional European markets—The Netherlands, Be…
  • Pure Barre, in partnership with Princess Cruises, announced a second “Pure Barre at Sea: A Tropical Retreat” adventure, sailing in summer 2025, according to a press release. The barre fitness brand’s sailing will take place from May 31 to June 7, 2025, aboard …
  • Royal Caribbean International successfully returned to its private destination in Labadee this week, following a seven-month hiatus. Offering a six-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean, the Adventure of the Seas arrived at the port of call in Haiti on October…
  • Margaritaville at Sea is cancelling the upcoming cruise of the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise due to the impact of Hurricane Milton on Florida. According to a statement shared by the cruise line, the cruise scheduled to take place onboard the vessel on Oct. 9 …
  • The Sun Princess will arrive in its new homeport in Port Everglades later than initially scheduled due to Hurricane Milton. According to a statement sent to guests onboard, the new ship is now expected to arrive in Florida two days later, on Oct. 11, 2024. “Du…
  • American Cruise-Aid Logistics (ACAL) has marked its 20th anniversary after launching service in Port Canaveral Oct. 8, 2004, according to Janne Meinertz, president.
    ACAL has since expanded to Copenhagen and more recently to Galveston. Meinertz said the c…
  • Azamara Cruises has launched RezA, a new and improved global reservation system designed to enhance the booking experience for travel advisors, according to a press release. As part of Azamara’s “Listening, Learning and Linking” initiative, the system aims to …
  • Disney Cruise Line has cancelled a cruise onboard the Disney Wish due to the projected impact of Hurricane Milton. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the sailing that was scheduled to start in Port Canaveral on Oct. 11 will no longer go ahead. “We…
  • Four Carnival Cruise Line ships had to alter their itineraries due to the impact of Hurricane Milton, while others continue to be monitored for potential changes. “Safety is key for us at Carnival, and that’s why captains across the fleet are keeping in close …
  • Carnival Corporation recently hosted 44 top-performing students from the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) for a ship visit onboard the Carnival Horizon docked in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. According to a press release, the group included 22 students from the Marin…
  • With an extensive orderbook, Norwegian Cruise Line is set to introduce  eight new vessels to its fleet through 2036.  In addition to four additional Prima-class vessels, the company is also building a new ship class, which will become among the largest cruise…
  • Cruise Industry News has released the new 80-page 2025 China Market Report, providing an inside look at what’s happening in the Chinese cruise market for 2025 and beyond after a significant spike in capacity this year. The instant-download PDF report provides …
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