Cruise news (FamiliesKids-tagged)
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HAL-Holland America commissions Alaska-themed float for 2025 Macy’s Parade
HAL-Holland America Line will bring the essence of Alaska to New York City this November as it debuts its first float in the 99th Macy’s...
October 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry

StarDream Cruises introduces pickleball facilities on Genting Dream and Star Navigator
StarDream Cruises, operator of StarCruises and Dream Cruises, has announced the introduction of pickleball facilities aboard two of its vessels...
September 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry

MSC Seascape to present Texas-infused entertainment from Galveston
MSC Cruises has unveiled a tailored entertainment program for MSC Seascape, set to take effect when the ship begins sailing from Galveston in...
September 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Come From Away musical premieres on Cunard's Queen Elizabeth in the Caribbean
Cunard has arranged for the musical Come From Away, awarded both Tony and Olivier prizes, to be staged at sea for the first time aboard Queen...
September 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Jenny Powell & Kate Thornton join Ambassador Cruises as “Ambassador Ambassadors”
Ambassador Cruise Line UK has confirmed a new engagement with well-known British media presenters Jenny Powell and Kate Thornton, who have been...
September 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry

The Smurfs set sail aboard Genting Dream
From November 21st, 2025 to January 20th, 2026, the Genting Dream ship will host The Smurfs Dream at Sea, a themed voyage combining family...
September 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry

CCL-Carnival introduces non-alcoholic CHEERS! Zero Proof beverage package
In response to a long-standing request from guests seeking a non-alcoholic alternative, CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has introduced the CHEERS! Zero...
September 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry

CCL-Carnival revises age policy at Celebration Key’s Calypso Lagoon
Earlier this year, CCL-Carnival Cruise Line was recognized for revising policies regarding minors, a move that many guests regarded as long overdue...
August 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Seabourn reveals entertainment program for World Cruise 2026 (ship Sojourn)
Seabourn has revealed the entertainment program for its 2026 “World Cruise – Ring of Fire: Hidden Gems,” departing aboard Seabourn...
August 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry

NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line to transform its private Bahamian island, Great Stirrup Cay
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has initiated a significant transformation of its private island, Great Stirrup Cay, situated in the Bahamas. At the core...
August 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Carnival Festivale ship's construction/assembly started with the keel laying at Meyer Werft
Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, hosted the keel laying ceremony for CCL-Carnival Cruise Line’s newest Excel-class vessel, Carnival Festivale...
August 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry

MSC Seascape set to debut in Galveston TX with enhanced family offerings
MSC Seascape is scheduled to arrive in Galveston, Texas, in November 2025, introducing an array of new family entertainment options and advanced...
August 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas partner with Diamonds International for enhanced onboard...
Oceania Cruises, recognized for its culinary and destination-focused luxury voyages, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, a leader in ultra-luxury cruising...
August 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Virgin Voyages concludes 2025 Celebration Voyages series
Virgin Voyages has completed its 2025 Celebration Voyages, a sequence of three consecutive, fully booked sailings that featured live performances by...
August 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Lindblad Expeditions rebrands and expands youth program across select itineraries
Lindblad Expeditions, in partnership with National Geographic, has announced the rebranding and expansion of its youth engagement initiative under...
August 1, 2025