Cruise News

  • The Disney Dream is currently in drydock at the Damen Shipyard in Brest, France, to undergo a series of significant upgrades. After completing its summer program in Europe, the Disney Cruise Line vessel arrived at the facility on September 16, 2024. In additio…
  • Most of the experiences on Carnival Cruise Line’s new Celebration Key will come at no extra cost, said the company’s Chief Marketing Officer Amy Martin Ziegenfuss. “We want to make sure that you can get off the ship and have an amazing day not expending anythi…
  • The Okaloosa County Board is set to vote on its plan for the SS United States as part of a meeting scheduled for Tuesday. According to the meeting agenda, the county is requesting a budget authorization of up to $10.1 million for the acquisition, remediation, …
  • Atlas Ocean Voyages has introduced The Explorer’s Table, a new specialty dining experience available on Polar Expeditions to Antarctica and the High Arctic, according to a press release. This Omakase-style offering will showcase global culinary dishes from Spa…
  • Emerald Cruises announced the return of the Emerald Azzurra to the Caribbean for the Winter 2025-26 season, according to a press release. From December 2025 to March 2026, the Emerald Azzurra will join its sister yacht, the Emerald Sakara, replacing the previo…
  • Celestyal has launched a new travel trade tool detailing how travel planners can maximize earnings by pre-booking onboard extras for guests, according to a press release. Available on Celestyal’s trade portal, the guide outlines commission opportunities for ag…
  • Royal Caribbean International is returning to its private island destination in Haiti, Labadee, in October 2024. Answering questions on its social media profiles, the company confirmed that its ships are set to resume visits to the port of call next month. Fol…
  • Foyle Port concluded its 2024 cruise season on September 15, with the departure of the Hebridean Princess, marking the end of a successful season, according to a press release. The port welcomed over 10,000 passengers and crew during the cruise season. More th…
  • Royal Caribbean International is canceling the upcoming cruise of the Icon of the Seas to carry out unscheduled repairs onboard the 2023-built vessel. “We are currently conducting unplanned maintenance onboard the Icon of the Seas. While our crew is working ha…
  • The SS United States Conservancy was granted additional time to move the SS United States from its current pier in the Port of Philadelphia. According to an update shared by the not-for-profit organization, the deadline for the operation was suspended amid a c…
  • Princess Cruises has introduced a second Total Solar Eclipse cruise aboard the new Sun Princess, scheduled for August 2026, according to a press release. The cruise line has adjusted the Sun Princess itinerary departing from Barcelona on August 8, 2026, to pos…
  • The World Odyssey recently kicked off Semester at Sea’s 105-day Fall Voyage, which is set to sail to ten countries around the world. After completing its summer schedule for Phoenix Reisen, the vessel sailed from IJmuiden, Netherlands, for the Semester at Sea …
  • The next ship being built for Viking Cruises will carry the name Viking Mira when it enters service for the brand. Following the Viking Vela, which debuts later this year, and the Viking Vesta, which is set to be delivered in mid-2025, the Mira is set to enter…
  • Princess Cruises’ Diamond Princess is repositioning to Australia this month. After departing from Japan in early September, the ship is offering a 22-night voyage to Sydney. The repositioning cruise started in Yokohama and also features visits to ports of call…
  • After completing its summer deployment in Alaska, the Celebrity Summit is currently offering a series of repositioning voyages to the Caribbean. Set to offer itineraries from Puerto Rico starting in mid-October, the Celebrity Cruises ship departed from Vancouv…
  • China’s first expedition cruise brand, 66 Degrees Expedition Cruise, was launched earlier this month during a ceremony in Guangzhou. According to local sources, the company is expected to offer cruises to polar regions starting with itineraries to the Ar…
  • The Celebrity Edge recently started its repositioning voyages to the South Pacific, where it is set to spend the 2024-25 winter cruise season for Celebrity Cruises. After completing a summer schedule in Alaska and Canada, the ship departed from Vancouver for a…
  • Carnival Cruise Line marked its 30th anniversary of operations from Port Tampa Bay with a VIP celebration aboard the Carnival Paradise, which sails year-round from Tampa. According to a press release, the event highlighted the long-standing business and commun…
  • MSC Cruises is increasing its capacity in the Canary Islands in the 2025-26 winter cruise season with the MSC Musica. Replacing the smaller MSC Opera, the 2,550-guest vessel is set to offer a series of cruises departing from Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palm…
  • Jerne is teaming up with Virgin Voyages to connect over 9,000 influential creators in 102 countries, with incentives to promote the brand’s offerings. According to a press release, the initiative aims to promote Virgin Voyages’ cruise offerings to a combined a…
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