Cruise News

  • The Seabourn Pursuit made a historic discovery on October 14, 2024, uncovering the wreck of the German supplier ship Titania, which had been lost for 110 years, according to a press release. Found 95 meters below the surface near Alejandro Selkirk Island in Ch…
  • Being relaunched in 2025 by John Waggoner, Victory Cruise Lines aims to create a new vision for the re-born brand. According to a blog entry on the company’s website, the new operation is the next chapter in the career of the cruise industry executive who foun…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line is cancelling two sailings onboard the Norwegian Getaway that were scheduled for Aug. 17 and Aug. 21, 2026. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the sailings will no longer go ahead due to a full ship charter. “We sincerely apo…
  • Windstar Cruises has officially launched its 40th anniversary celebration, commemorating four decades of cruising and its close-knit crew, described in a press release as a “shipboard family.” The milestone event took place in Kusadasi, Turkey, where two of Wi…
  • Ambassador Cruise Line has introduced a new trade incentive, allowing agents to win tickets to premier UK entertainment events, according to a press release. Running through October 23, 2024, the initiative invites travel agents to enter a prize draw by bookin…
  • Albatros Expeditions announced its first Halal-certified cruise to Antarctica scheduled to set sail in 2026. All food served onboard will be Halal with all traces of non-Halal substances removed from the ship before the start of the cruise. Galley staff will r…
  • Cunard will host the Cuban ballet company Acosta Danza aboard the Queen Victoria for a special six-week residency from May 26 to July 7, 2025, according to a press release. Founded by acclaimed ballerina Carlos Acosta, the company will perform two exclusive sh…
  • MSC Cruises recently opened bookings for its 2025-26 winter deployment in South Africa, which will feature a return of the MSC Opera. After completing a summer season in the Eastern Mediterranean, the 2004-built vessel is scheduled to offer a repositioning cru…
  • A steering issue is affecting the Silver Muse during its current cruise, which started in Hong Kong on Oct. 15, 2024. In a statement distributed onboard the luxury ship, Silversea confirmed the issue and informed guests of an itinerary change. Offering a six-n…
  • Resorts World Cruises will return to its homeport in Keelung, Taiwan, with the Resorts World One from April 30 to November 9, 2025, following a successful deployment in 2024. According to a press release, the ship will double its passenger capacity and offer t…
  • Oceania Cruises has announced its 2026 Collection of Voyages, featuring over 100 itineraries, including 35 Grand Voyages, according to a press release, and ranging from seven to 67 days. “Oceania Cruises is about discovering the magic of small-ship cruising, w…
  • The Port of Milwaukee welcomed over 13,500 cruise passengers during the 2024 season, with a total of 27 calls from seven ships, according to a press release. The season began on May 1 with the arrival of the Viking Octantis and concluded on October 13 with Le …
  • Emerald Cruises has unveiled plans for the launch of its latest addition, the Emerald Astra, as well as extensive updates to its river fleet in Europe, according to a press release. For a complete overview of the market, see the new European River Cruise Repor…
  • Carnival Cruise Line today announced the extension of the schedule for the Carnival Liberty and the Carnival Valor from New Orleans, as well as the Carnival Panorama from its homeport of Long Beach. According to a press release, the new cruises widen the compa…
  • Royal Caribbean International is raising its daily gratuity charges starting on November 1, 2024, according to a statement sent to travel advisors. The daily gratuity charges will increase from $18.00 per day to $18.50 per guest, per day for regular staterooms…
  •  The fourth ship in Princess Cruises’ Royal class, the Sky Princess, is completing five years of service for Princess Cruises this month. Built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, the 3,660-guest vessel was delivered to the company on Oct. 15, 2019. Followin…
  • The 17th China Cruise Shipping event got going in Tianjin, China, on Thursday, as the Chinese cruise industry gathered for the three-day event with a focus on recovery and reaching new heights. The event is being hosted by the China Cruise and Yacht Industry A…
  • After announcing plans to add two new ships to its fleet earlier this year, Windstar Cruises recently revealed the inaugural season of the new Star Seeker. Cruise Industry News takes a closer look at the inaugural cruise season of the 224-guest ship, which is …
  • Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) announced that it will report third quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, October 31, 2024. The results will be revealed and discussed during a conference call and webcast, which is scheduled for 10:00 AM. The confer…
  • Princess Cruises has been making significant enhancements to its dining options across the fleet while also introducing new culinary and beverage experiences aboard its newest ship, the Sun Princess, Sami Kohen, vice president of food and beverage, told Cruise…
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