Cruise News

  • Announced earlier this month, Holland America Line’s 2026 summer deployment in Europe includes four ships. The program is highlighted by two of the company’s newest and largest ships, the Rotterdam and the Nieuw Statendam, which will sail in Northern Europe. C…
  • Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady made her UK debut on August 23, 2024, at Portsmouth International Port, marking the first time all three Virgin Voyages ships have visited the same port. The port stated that this event strengthens the ongoing relationship …
  • Seabourn announced a lineup of entertainment and Seabourn Conversations speakers for the 2024 90-day Grand Africa Voyage on the Seabourn Sojourn. According to a press release, the curated program will include new cast shows, 28 guest entertainers, and 12 notab…
  • The Carnival Splendor is resuming service today after undergoing routine maintenance at a shipyard in Singapore. Sailing from the Marina Bay Cruise Terminal, the Carnival Cruise Line vessel is offering a repositioning cruise back to its homeport in Australia, …
  • Havila Voyages has teamed up with Up Norway to offer sustainable luxury travel experiences in Norway, according to a press release. The collaboration combines Havila’s eco-friendly ships for emission-free sailing with Up Norway’s bespoke activities…
  • HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) is pushing its marketing efforts in China with a new roadshow that will visit three cities in the country. According to a statement,, experts from HX’s global headquarters will join the series of events, along with the presidents o…
  • After offering Holland America Line’s 35-night “Voyage of the Vikings,” the Zuiderdam is returning to Boston today to kick off a late summer program in Canada and New England. Sailing between its homeport in Massachusetts and Quebec City in C…
  • Hurtigruten is now a key participant in the “Made in Norway” initiative, a campaign launched by the Norwegian government and Innovation Norway to promote the country’s craftsmanship, authenticity, and sustainability globally, according to a p…
  • Plug, a maritime charging and shore power company, achieved a significant breakthrough on August 14 by connecting five cruise vessels to its shore power facilities simultaneously according to a statement. The operation, conducted at the Norwegian ports of Berg…
  • Scenic Group announced its Labor Day Sale, featuring savings across Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises voyages. The Labor Day Sale is available for new bookings made between August 26 and September 8, 2024, according to a press release.  …
  • Celestyal has announced adjustments to its 2024/2025 cruise season, canceling its 14-night repositioning cruises from Athens to Doha and vice versa due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea region, according to a press release. The affected sailin…
  • In a strategic move set to reshape the cruise ship management landscape, OSM Thome and Ship Management Group (SMG) have officially entered into a partnership aimed at enhancing service standards across the cruise, river, and offshore accommodation sectors, acc…
  • Norwegian Cruise Line is removing scheduled visits to Kralendijk in Bonaire from two of Norwegian Viva’s upcoming cruises. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the sailings scheduled to depart on Feb. 16 and Feb. 23, 2025 will no longer visit …
  • Ripple Acquires AdonisHR to Enhance Maritime HR Solutions Ripple Operations has acquired AdonisHR in a move aimed at expanding Ripple’s global reach in the maritime industry, according to a press release. The acquisition, financially backed by New York-based B…
  • Blue Dream Cruises recently revealed plans to offer cruises departing from the port of Shenzhen starting in September. According to the Chinese cruise company, the Blue Dream Melody will move to its new homeport for a series of two- to five-night itineraries. …
  • Serenade of the Seas. Sailing from the port for the first time, the Royal Caribbean International vessel is set to offer a series of seven-night cruises to the Southern Caribbean between October 2025 and April 2026. The itineraries feature visits to Aruba, Bon…
  • Torstein Hagen, chairman of Viking, said the company was 55 percent booked for 2025, speaking on the company’s second quarter earnings call on Thursday. He also added that the cruise line was 95 percent sold out for 2024. He said that the 2025 number is trendi…
  • Watermark, a maritime consultancy firm that is committed to enhancing industry standards, has recently revealed a new partnership with Marella Cruises. The collaboration will primarily revolve around overseeing and managing Marella’s Cadet Program. ̶…
  • American Cruise Lines’ newest ship, the American Liberty, was christened this week in Newport, the company announced in a press release. The ceremony took place at Fort Adams State Park, where the 100-passenger ship was docked as part of its inaugural cruise. …
  • Norwegian Cruise Line has opened for sale additional 2026 spring/summer cruises, with more port-immersive itineraries across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean and the Greek Isles, according to a press release. NCL is also offering more seven-day European itin…
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