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The Ritz-Carlton yacht Luminara prepares an expanded program for 2027
The luxury mega-yacht Luminara, operated by The Ritz‑Carlton Yacht Collection, is preparing an expanded program of voyages for the 2027 season. The...
March 11, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages' ship Brilliant Lady begins service from USA homeports Los Angeles and Seattle/Alaska
Virgin Voyages prepared Brilliant Lady for her inaugural deployment to the Pacific seaboard, with operations commencing in April 2026 from the ports...
February 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Small-ship company Alaskan Dream Cruises ceased operations after 15 years
Alaskan Dream Cruises (fleet), a Sitka-based small-ship tour operator that had provided multi-night voyages through Southeast Alaska’s Inside...
February 7, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises marks 2026 Alaska season with Rose Parade appearance
Princess Cruises commenced the 2026 calendar year with a public presentation at the 137th Rose Parade, using the event to introduce its &ldquo...
January 2, 2026 - Cruise Industry
World Cup 26™ to be broadcast across Princess Cruises’ ocean routes
Princess Cruises has arranged for its fleet of seventeen vessels to carry live coverage of every match of the FIFA World Cup 26™ during the...
December 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Lindblad Expeditions charters Greg Mortimer to expand Alaska operations from 2027
National Geographic–Lindblad Expeditions has arranged a 3-year charter of the expedition cruise ship Greg Mortimer to support expansion of its...
December 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America schedules 2027 Alaska Cruisetours
HAL-Holland America Line has released details of its 2027 Cruisetour season, marking the cruise operator’s 80th year of service to Alaska with...
December 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages introduces month-long Alaskan cruise season 2026
Virgin Voyages is preparing for its first Alaskan deployment in summer 2026 and is positioning the program around slow-paced exploration and an...
December 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Star Princess cruise ship starts Maiden Voyage
Princess Cruises has launched Star Princess, the fleet's newest SPEHERE-Class and the 17th vessel. The ship departed from Barcelona on her inaugural...
October 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises announces largest-ever Alaska deployment for 2027
Princess Cruises has detailed its most extensive Alaska cruise and cruisetour programme to date, scheduled for the 2027 season. Drawing on almost...
August 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions details 2027–2028 Global Voyage Program
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has outlined its initial plans for the 2027–2028 season, marking a continued commitment to global...
August 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises deploys 6 ships to the USA (4 homeports) in summer 2027
MSC Cruises has scheduled a comprehensive itinerary program for summer 2027, deploying 6 vessels and using 4 USA homeports. From Miami, Port...
July 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's Queen Elizabeth homeported in Seattle & Miami with full-season Alaskan & Caribbean...
Cunard’s ship Queen Elizabeth made an inaugural arrival in Seattle (Washington) on June 12th, marking the first time the vessel has been...
June 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Silversea concludes 2024-2025 Antarctica expedition season
Silversea Cruises has successfully wrapped up its 2024-2025 Antarctic season, operating 34 voyages between October 29, 2024, and March 31, 2025...
April 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line's 2025 Alaska cruise season starts April 26th
HAL-Holland America Line will commence its 2025 Alaska cruise season on April 26, deploying 6 vessels—Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam...
April 1, 2025