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NCL's ships Norwegian Jade & Gem return following drydock refurbishments
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has returned both Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem to service following scheduled drydockings that combined technical...
May 20, 2026 - Cruise Industry

VIVA Cruises christens VIVA BEYOND, the first riverboat in ithe premium VIVA Boutique fleet
Scylla's VIVA Cruises has formally christened VIVA BEYOND, the inaugural vessel in the company’s new premium VIVA Boutique collection, during a...
May 20, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Second China-built large cruise ship Adora Flora City starts sea trials
China’s second domestically built large cruise vessel, Adora Flora City, started sea trials following its departure from Shanghai on a...
May 20, 2026 - Cruise Industry

VidantaWorld Voyages unveiles 2027 Mediterranean schedule for its superyacht Elegant
VidantaWorld Voyages has unveiled its 2027 Mediterranean schedule for its first and only vessel, VidantaWorld Elegant. The inaugural season is...
May 20, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Fred Olsen expands Mediterranean fly-cruises with MS Balmoral's Grand Voyage
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has introduced a series of promotional offers tied to 300+ sailings in 2026 and 2027, with particular focus...
May 19, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Barcelona accelerates measures against cruise tourism with planned tax increase
Barcelona is intensifying its campaign against overtourism with new measures aimed at reducing the number of short-stay cruise visitors arriving in...
May 19, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises expands focus on Japan across expedition and luxury programmes
Japan continues to hold a central position in Hapag-Lloyd Cruises' deployment strategy, with the company reaffirming the country's importance...
May 19, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Windstar Cruises establishes UK operating base to expand trade distribution
Windstar Cruises has set out plans to establish a formal operating presence in the United Kingdom, a development positioned to significantly broaden...
May 19, 2026 - Cruise Industry

MSC Euribia started Northern European/Baltic cruises
MSC Cruises has initiated the Northern European schedule for MSC Euribia, marking the vessel’s seasonal deployment across the fjords and...
May 18, 2026 - Cruise Industry

P&O Cruises introduces new balcony cabin offers for 2026 & 2027 voyages
P&O Cruises has introduced a new promotional campaign covering 300+ sailings fleetwide. As part of the promo, P&O is offering savings of up...
May 18, 2026 - Accidents

Viking introduces zero-emission motor coach for European river guests
Viking River Cruises introduced its first fully electric motor coach for guest transportation in Europe, placing the bus in Vienna to serve the...
May 18, 2026 - Accidents

MV Hondius arrives in Rotterdam for disinfection following hantavirus outbreak
The expedition ship MV Hondius arrived at Port Rotterdam on Monday, May 18th, following a transatlantic voyage overshadowed by a hantavirus outbreak...
May 18, 2026 - Cruise Industry

DCL-Disney Cruise Line refreshes rotational dining menus fleetwide
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has introduced updated dinner menus across the rotational dining restaurants featured aboard its original four vessels...
May 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry

AROYA resumes Red Sea cruises from Jeddah following Arabian Gulf deployment
AROYA Cruises has resumed operations from Jeddah after the cruise vessel Aroya returned to the Red Sea following an extended stay in the Arabian Gulf...
May 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Crystal Serenity ship to host Wellness at Sea Retreat featuring Sanctum programme
Crystal has announced the addition of a new Wellness at Sea Retreat aboard Crystal Serenity ship. The scheduled itinerary is a roundtrip from Lisbon...
May 17, 2026