Cruise News

  • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has announced a 35% discount on fares for three of voyages, 35% Discount Available on the Following Cruises: Hanseatic Inspiration INS2530: Premiere route from Hokkaido to Japan’s Inland Sea: June 9 –June 25, 2025, Otaru to Yokohama, 16 day…
  • The Oosterdam has debuted various upgrades following her drydock, Holland America Line said in a press release. After completing a two-week drydock in the Bahamas, the ship welcomed guests back in Fort Lauderdale on Apr. 19, 2025, for a trans-Atlantic crossing…
  • Royal Caribbean International is offering benefits for guests who opt to change their bookings for the cruise onboard the Allure of the Seas, which is scheduled to depart from Rome on April 24, 2025. According to a statement sent to selected passengers, the co…
  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is launching a Carbon Literacy training program for its shoreside employees, becoming the first cruise line to implement such an initiative. According to a press release, the program is part of the company’s broader commitment to reduc…
  • The new Asuka III is making its way to Japan after being delivered by the Meyer Werft shipyard earlier this month. Set to launch service for NYK Group’s Asuka Cruise in July, the LNG-powered vessel left Northern Europe on April 18, 2025. The ship is currently …
  • Since the pause in operations through the end of 2025, Carnival Cruise Line will have conducted 42 drydocks, the company’s President, Christine Duffy, revealed. Nineteen of those were part of the company’s return to service efforts, while the other five were t…
  • StarCruises is celebrating its inaugural season from Thailand with the arrival of the Star Voyager at Laem Chabang Port, near Bangkok. The ship begins its maiden five-night itinerary on Tuesday, April 22, visiting Ko Samui and Singapore, with a second departur…
  • Scenic Group announced the appointments of Anthony Viciana as vice president of sales and Aliette Penton as director, new business development, charter and incentive. According to a press release, the new appointments are part of the company’s efforts to expan…
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises recently announced plans for extensive renovations onboard the Seven Seas Navigator and the Seven Seas Voyager. Cruise Industry News looks at the new features coming to the luxury ships, which are scheduled to debut in late 2025 and e…
  • The Carnival Luminosa is currently offering a 29-night transpacific cruise ahead of its summer season in Alaska and Canada. After completing a winter deployment in Australia, the Carnival Cruise Line ship kicked off the repositioning voyage in Brisbane on Apri…
  • Explora Journeys is an entirely new and fresh take on ocean travel, Anna Nash, president, told Cruise Industry News. “The hardware we have, the ships, is the best in class. The vision comes from a family-owned business with a seafaring heritage of over 300 yea…
  • “We’re getting two new ships, so with our fleet growing by a third, we have looked at where we want to put additional capacity,” said Jess Peterson, director of destination experience and itinerary planning at Windstar. “With the Star Seeker and our other plan…
  • Port Milwaukee will begin its 2025 cruise season on Monday, April 28, by welcoming the Viking Octantis, marking the fourth consecutive season the ship has opened the city’s cruise schedule. The ship is scheduled to arrive at the City Heavy Lift Dock at 10 a.m …
  • Cunard has launched its Adventure Awaits Sale offer, which applies to more than 100 voyages in 2025 and 2026, including Alaska cruises from Seattle and Caribbean itineraries from Miami on the Queen Elizabeth. Offers are also available for sailings on the Queen…
  • Xiamen is experiencing a strong recovery in its cruise business, with 2024 passenger numbers surging by 320 percent on a year-on-year basis. According to Huang Yubin, general manager of the Xiamen International Cruise Homeport Group, the port handled over 30 c…
  • Ege Port Kuşadası has completed the first phase of a solar energy initiative, marking a milestone in its shift toward renewable energy, according to a press release. A rooftop solar power plant has been installed, designed to generate approximately 312,552 kWh…
  • Coral Expeditions is counting down to the departure of its circumnavigation voyage of Australia, a 60-day journey set to depart from Cairns on October 17. Sailing aboard the Coral Adventurer and led by expert crew and guides, the itinerary includes 48 days of …
  • Three Princess Cruises ships are set to undergo drydocks in April: the Emerald Princess, the Grand Princess and the Regal Princess. The first ship to enter drydock was the Emerald Princess, which recently arrived at the Fincantieri shipyard in Palermo, Italy. …
  • Two MSC Cruises ships are returning to Europe with no guests onboard after their winter seasons in Africa and the Middle East. The MSC Musica was the first ship to embark on a repositioning voyage with only crew members onboard. After completing a winter deplo…
  • StarCruises is launching a new series of shorter three- and four-night itineraries aboard the Star Voyager, sailing from Singapore and Ho Chi Minh City. “As travel preferences evolve, more and more people are seeking shorter, yet fulfilling cruise experiences.…
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