Cruise news (Hamburg Germany-tagged)
AIDAperla ship breaks moorings and contacts quay in Le Havre
Cruise ship AIDAperla broke away from its berth in Le Havre, France, on September 8th after strong winds affected the port, resulting in contact...
September 11, 2026- Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages makes first-ever call at Hamburg with Valiant Lady
Cruise Gate Hamburg has welcomed Virgin Voyages to the Port of Hamburg for the first time, with Valiant Lady making the cruise line’s inaugural...
August 26, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador Cruise Line opens bookings for 2026 Christmas market cruises
The UK-based Ambassador Cruise Line has opened bookings for its 2026 festive schedule, featuring 7 adults-only, no-fly Christmas market cruises and a...
July 29, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises to introduce Curated Concert series on Europa and Europa 2 in 2027
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises will expand its cultural programme in 2027 with the introduction of Curated Concerts, a new series of music-themed voyages aboard...
July 29, 2026 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises to celebrate 30th anniversary with 3-ship parade in Hamburg
AIDA Cruises is preparing to mark its 30th anniversary with a coordinated 3-ship parade on the River Elbe, transforming Hamburg's waterfront into the...
July 7, 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
Hapag-Lloyd's ship HANSEATIC nature deployed in Northern Europe/Baltic 2026-2027 winter
Hapag-Lloyd has confirmed that the expedition ship HANSEATIC nature will continue operating winter voyages in Northern Europe/Baltic Sea during the...
May 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Hamburg showcases cruise sector at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026
From 13th to 16th April, the international cruise industry is scheduled to convene at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami, an event regarded as the...
April 12, 2026 - Accidents
AIDA Cruises cancels Middle East season for Winter 2026-2027
AIDA Cruises has confirmed the cancellation of its entire Orient programme for the winter 2026–2027 season. The decision affects all voyages...
March 13, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Nicko Cruises introduces Jeddah land program amid Red Sea rerouting
Nicko Cruises (fleet) is preparing to enter the Saudi Arabian market with a 4-night land program in Jeddah, incorporated into the revised 2025&ndash...
November 15, 2025 - Accidents
Cunard's ship Queen Mary 2 changes itinerary due to propulsion issue
Cunard Line has reported a technical malfunction affecting one of RMS Queen Mary 2’s four Mermaid pod propulsion units during the current 12...
November 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AIDA advances fuel transition with 3,300 tons bio-LNG and shore power uptake
In the first half of 2025, AIDA Cruises burned over 3,300 tonnes of ISCC EU-certified bio-LNG aboard AIDAnova, with deliveries in Hamburg, Kiel, and...
September 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HX Expeditions expands Antarctica education program
HX Expeditions, in partnership with the University of Tasmania (UTAS), has announced an expansion of its Antarctica education program to include two...
September 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CGH-Cruise Gate Hamburg launches HafenCity Terminal
Cruise Gate Hamburg (CGH), the operator of the Port’s cruise terminals, has officially opened its new Cruise Center HafenCity, a facility...
September 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hamburg hosts record-attendance Seatrade Europe 2025
Last week, the 12th edition of Seatrade Europe – Cruise & River Cruise Convention convened at Hamburg Messe und Congress, drawing 3,000...
September 14, 2025