Cruise News

  • Royal Caribbean Group has placed all its new cruise ship orders through 2027, said Jason Liberty, president and CEO, speaking on the company’s third quarter earnings call in late October. “You certainly have seen all of our orders through 2027 and maybe even i…
  • In a strategic ambitious move set to reshape the cruise ship management landscape, OSM Thome and Ship Management Group have entered into a partnership aimed at enhancing service standards across the cruise, river, and offshore accommodation sectors. The collab…
  • Royal Caribbean Group’s Icon of the Seas will make history next week at PortMiami when it plugs into the port’s brand new shore power system. “Icon will start utilizing shore power at Port of Miami next week,” said Jason Liberty, president and CEO of Royal Car…
  • Princess Cruises announced a series of cruises aboard the Diamond Princess, with itineraries ranging from 10 to 21 days from Singapore between December 2025 and February 2026.  Guests will have the opportunity to visit 10 destinations across Thailand, Malaysia…
  • Holland America Line announced updates to its 2026 Grand World Voyage aboard the Volendam. The revised itinerary now includes stops in East and Southeast Asia, Central America, and destinations in the U.S., along with a transit of the Panama Canal. This change…
  • Cruisebound announced that it has successfully closed a $13 million financing round. Cruisebound provides a database of worldwide sailings as well as features like multi-cabin booking, a free 24-hour cabin hold, flexible payment options and no booking fees. Ac…
  • Virgin Voyages has announced the inaugural Alaskan itineraries for the Brilliant Lady, set to launch in the summer of 2026, according to a press release. From May to September, the ship will offer 17 voyages to 12 destinations in Alaska. Presale access begins …
  • The Port of Montreal officially concluded its 2024 cruise season with the departure of the last two ships, Oceania’s Insignia and Nautica. The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) welcomed over 50,000 passengers and 20 ships from 14 cruise lines. The event was …
  • Holland America Line’s Noordam sailed into the Port of Tokyo for the first time on Sunday, October 27. The ship visited Tokyo as part of its 28-night Circle Japan, Taiwan and The Philippines Collector voyage, which departed from Yokohama on October 13. he Noor…
  • Selar is planning to offer a product that focuses on premium experiential luxury, as well as sustainability, when it launches service in 2026 with a new 36-guest ship According to the company’s CEO and Founder, Sophie Galvagnon, the concept is built around a s…
  • Costa Cruises is investing in offering a consistent product to maintain strong demand in Brazil, said Dario Rustico, general manager for the Americas. The Carnival Corporation-owned brand achieved high satisfaction rates during last year’s South America season…
  • The final cruise ship of the 2024 season the Norwegian Jewel, will depart from Canada Place on Tuesday, marking the end of a record 1.32-million passenger season for the Canadian Port. Vancouver’s season ran from March 11 through October 29, with 327 cal…
  • As the company shuts down its overnight cruise operations, the Caledonian Sky is currently operating Captain Cook Cruises Fiji’s last sailing. The 114-guest upscale vessel sailed from Nadi on Oct. 26 for a seven-night expedition to Lau and Kadavu. According to…
  • Royal Caribbean International is changing the itinerary of the upcoming departure onboard the Utopia of the Seas due to inclement weather in the Bahamas. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the cruise, which is scheduled to sail from Port Canaveral…
  • Intellian has completed the installation of its newest TVRO antenna t360CK onboard the Carnival Splendor, according to a press release. The installation, which took place in Singapore, marks a significant milestone in the delivery of a new standard in TVRO sys…
  • Victoria has been named the most sustainable destination in North America by the 2024 Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index), according to a press release. The GDS-Index, used by over 100 cities globally, evaluates the sustainability performance o…
  • Tauck will introduce two yet-to-be-named riverboats to its fleet in spring 2026, following construction in Serbia and The Netherlands, according to a press release. The first vessel, measuring 135 meters, will sail the Rhone River and accommodate up to 130 gue…
  • The Port of Seattle announced that the Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 is now equipped with shore power, according to a press release. With this $44 million investment, all three of the port’s cruise berths now support shore power technology, allo…
  • Royal Caribbean Group reported third quarter Earnings per Share (“EPS”) of $4.21 and Adjusted EPS of $5.20. According to the company, these results were better than the company’s guidance due to stronger pricing on close-in demand, continued …
  • Saga Cruises has issued an update on the drydock of the Spirit of Adventure through its social media profiles. According to the UK-based company, the ship arrived at a shipyard in Falmouth, England, on October 21, 2024. In charge of the drydocking maneuver, Ca…
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