Cruise News

  • The Sapphire Princess is currently offering a 32-night cruise to the South Pacific that sails roundtrip from Los Angeles. After completing a winter program in South America, the vessel kicked off the month-long voyage at the World Cruise Center in San Pedro on…
  • The Royal Princess sailed from Australia earlier this month for a 33-night repositioning voyage to Alaska. Departing from Sydney, the month-long itinerary includes visits to a wide range of destinations around the Pacific before arriving in Vancouver mid-May. …
  • Guests onboard Holland America Line’s Grand World Voyage and Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole had a meet-up in Barcelona, Spain, on April 24, 2025, the company announced in a press release. According to Holland America, the meet-up took place during simultaneous ove…
  • Mano Cruises recently kicked off its 2025 season in the Eastern Mediterranean onboard the Crown Iris. Resuming service after a winter layup, the 1,462-guest ship welcomed passengers onboard in Haifa on March 27, 2025. For the first cruise of the season, the Cr…
  • The expedition cruising market is not anywhere near reaching saturation, Swan Hellenic’s CEO Andrea Zito said. “We are just scratching the surface,” he said, citing data from Antarctica to illustrate the current scale of the market. “As an industry, we current…
  • Sea Cloud Cruises has a simple approach to sustainability, said Kevin Smith, the company’s VP of Sales. “It’s kind of our storytelling in our brochure books,” he said, noting that the company operates a fleet of tall ships. In addition to sailing wind-powered …
  • MSC Cruises’ new cruise terminal at PortMiami now features a public art installation titled Maris by internationally acclaimed artist Danielle Roney. Commissioned through Miami-Dade County’s Art in Public Places program, Maris transforms the terminal into a la…
  • Ambassador Cruise Line has announced three new entertainment offerings set to debut onboard the Ambience from April 2025. The additions include Ding Dong, a comedic play by French playwright Marc Camoletti; Global Explosion, a dance show featuring performances…
  • Coming off a strong 2024 for cruise calls, Hong Kong is gearing up for continued growth in 2025, said Joanne Chu, Deputy Commissioner for Tourism from the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. “We are very confident that we are going to co…
  • Azamara Cruises has announced an expanded partnership with RWS Global to introduce 13 new entertainment experiences across its fleet beginning in 2026. According to a press release, the new offerings include 10 original stage shows, two interactive game shows …
  • Port Canaveral announced that it has set a new monthly record for most passenger movements. The Florida port hosted 925,994 guests in March, eclipsing the last year’s March passenger counts by 16%. It also said it is on track record Fiscal Year 2025 when it is…
  • The Heroes Tribute Lounge and Bar is now available on 14 ships in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet after first being introduced by the Carnival Panorama in 2019,. According to the company’s President Christine Duffy, thevenue is being gradually added to vessels …
  • The Port of Seattle has released its Seattle Waterfront Clean Energy Strategy, detailing the infrastructure upgrades and investments needed to support full electrification of buildings, vehicles, vessels and equipment across Port-owned properties. Created in p…
  • MSC Cruises is cancelling a cruise to the Bahamas onboard the MSC Seashore due to routine drydock maintenance work. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the sailing that was scheduled to depart from Port Canaveral on April 5, 2026, is no longer goin…
  • Expedition cruising is a delicate balance between adventure, sustainability and luxury, Seabourn’s President Mark Tamis said. “It’s a challenge, a juggling act.  When you think about adventure, expedition and sustainability you have to make a choice,” he said.…
  • North America is now MSC Cruises’ number one market when it comes to passenger sourcing, according to Gianni Onorato, CEO. “Some time ago, we decided we needed to grow in North America and that is happening for us. We are better positioned and recognized by U.…
  • The Philippines is making progress in strengthening its cruise business, Dr. Paulo Benito Tugbang, director of product development at the Philippine Department of Tourism, told Cruise Industry News. After welcoming around 100 cruise calls in 2024, the country …
  • Holland America Line announced itineraries for its two Grand Voyages sailing in 2027. According to a press release, the company will offer guests the choice to embark on a 129-day circumnavigation of the globe as part of its 2027 Grand World Voyage or on a 70-…
  • “We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including vessel management, technical services, crew management, hotel and food and beverage operations, and compliance,” said Frits van der Werff, vice president commercial at Anglo-Eastern Leisure Managemen…
  • The Star Voyager is set to begin operations from Hong Kong on June 27 2025, marking the return of the StarCruises brand to the city. The ship will be homeported in Hong Kong through 31 August 2025, offering a range of regional itineraries. Sailings will includ…
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