Cruise News

  • CITA Design Studio is introducing a new brand identity that includes the new “Icon of the Interiors” slogan, according to a press release. The updated identity highlights its commitment to creating iconic designs for the maritime and hospitality industries, th…
  • The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has released the findings of a recent economic impact study that each cruise ship injects about $3 million into the local economy. This includes spending by passengers and crew on food, drink, accommodations and experiences,…
  • Virgin Voyages’ first vessel is heading into dry dock from Nov. 14-28 for a handful of cosmetic upgrades, according to a press release. “Since her much-anticipated debut in 2021, Scarlet Lady has sailed the world, welcoming hundreds of thousands of Sailors on-…
  • Hurtigruten has launched a UK tour for travel agents to showcase its expertise in Norwegian coastal cruising. The tour began in Ipswich and continued to Chichester, with evening events scheduled at Cineworld cinemas in Cheltenham and Ashton-under-Lyne througho…
  • The Carnival Luminosa recently sailed from North America for a 22-day repositioning cruise to Sydney, Australia. Marking the end of the ship’s summer schedule in Alaska, the trans-Pacific cruise departed from Seattle on Sep. 19, 2024. Before arriving in Austra…
  • Viva Cruises has appointed CMAC Group to manage its ground transportation and excursion services in the Douro Valley, northern Portugal, according to a press release. Starting in April 2025, CMAC Group will oversee transportation for VIVA Cruises’ excurs…
  • Riviera River Cruises has announced several new offerings for 2026, including the launch of a new ship, five themed itineraries and a dedicated departure for solo travelers. According to a press release, the new ship will feature the line’s largest-ever suites…
  • The Port of Montreal welcomed two maiden cruise calls on recently, according to a statement. As per the maritime tradition, the inaugural ship visits were commemorated with plaque exchanges, first with Stanislas Devorsine, captain of Ponant’s Le Lyrial at the …
  • The Carnival Panorama recently entered drydock in Singapore, having crossed the Pacific earlier this month. As part of its regular maintenance schedule, the Carnival Cruise Line vessel is undergoing class work and inspections, in addition to technical overhaul…
  • Set to debut in 2025 as Carnival Corporation’s third private island destination in the Bahamas, Celebration Key will offer a very different experience, said Carnival Cruise Line’s Chief Marketing Officer, Amy Martin Ziegenfuss. Comparing the new de…
  • Viking is celebrating its return to China as the Viking Yi Dun completed her first voyage from Shanghai to Hong Kong (Shenzhen). Viking’s new itineraries include a domestic sailing of China’s coast that highlights rarely-visited destinations and ports to which…
  • Lindblad Expeditions today launched a series of cruises for sale in 2026 along the Upper Amazon River and Peru onboard the Delfin III. According to the company, the 42-guest ship will be chartered for the operation, more than doubling its capacity in the regio…
  • Virgin Voyages and Ideagen are initiating a new medical management agreement, the global compliance software company announced in a press release. Described as groundbreaking, the deal is said to be one of the most comprehensive medical management agreements i…
  • Princess Cruises has announced its 2026 Japan cruise season, sailing aboard the Diamond Princess, which will operate a longer season from February through November, according to a press release. The 2,670-guest ship will offer 50 departures across 35 itinerari…
  • Oceania Cruises has announced the first two members of its Culinary Advisory Board: chef and cookbook author Sara Moulton (pictured left) and Kathryn Kelly (pictured right), the line’s executive chef and director of culinary enrichment, according to a press re…
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises has completed the installation of Starlink Internet across its six-ship fleet, according to a press release. This upgrade provides guests with high-speed, unlimited WiFi included in their voyage fare.  “We are committed to providing a…
  • The Disney Treasure reached a milestone when it was guided by a tugboat down the Ems River from Meyer Werft shipyard, beginning its journey to open waters for the first time. The new Disney Treasure left the shipyard on the morning of September 18, 2024, begin…
  • Vidanta is getting ready to launch a new luxury cruise operation, after acquiring the former Voyager in 2017 and refurbishing it. According to the company’s website, the ship is set to offer new adults-only cruises in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean under …
  • Celestyal has released details of the shore excursions available on its new “Iconic Arabia” itineraries, which will be offered for the first time in 2025. According to a press release, the new cruise is part of the company’s 2025-26 cruise season in the Arabia…
  • Silversea’s newest ship, the Silver Nova, will debut in the Asia-Pacific region from late September 2024 to April 2025, according to a press release. The first of Silversea’s new Nova Class ships will arrive in Kushiro, Japan, on September 27, marking the star…
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