Cruise news (Valletta Malta-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Sea Cloud Cruises unveils 2027–March 2028 itineraries
Sea Cloud Cruises/fleet has released its sailing schedule from 2027 through March 2028, presenting a series of itineraries for the tall sailships Sea...
March 23, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Poesia to conclude passenger service early ahead of refit
MSC Poesia is scheduled to end its passenger operations earlier than originally planned, bringing its current voyage to a close in ...
January 13, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Ponant and Smithsonian Journeys announce 2027 expedition itineraries
Ponant Expeditions, in partnership with Smithsonian Journeys, has unveiled its 2027 collection of expert-led small-ship voyages. The new itineraries...
November 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Group advances shore power integration in Valletta Harbour
The MSC Group’s Cruise Division marked a significant advancement in its decarbonization strategy as MSC World Europa and EXPLORA II...
October 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MS The World ship completes US$30M drydock refurbishment in Cadiz
The world's largest privately-owned residential ship, MS The World (Residences at Sea), has completed its most extensive drydock refurbishment to...
September 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions (Australia) opens 2027 small ship cruise season
Aurora Expeditions (Australia) has opened sales for its 2027 season, which will feature 21 voyages across 22 countries. The program includes...
September 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Emerald Rayia superyacht with Mediterranean (2027) and Seychelles and Red Sea deployments (2027...
Emerald Cruises has revealed the deployment plans for its forthcoming luxury yacht Emerald Rayia, set to commence operations in 2027-Q1. The vessel...
July 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Silversea schedules Venetian Society Reunion Cruise on Silver Shadow ship in 2026
Silversea has charted a rich course for its Venetian Society Reunion Voyage aboard Silver Shadow in 2026, establishing a 12‑day roundtrip itinerary...
July 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line schedules 2027 voyages for celestial phenomena
HAL-Holland America Line has announced a series of cruises for 2027, offering passengers the opportunity to witness notable celestial events...
June 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen's ship Borealis returns to Dover UK for Summer 2025 cruises
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has resumed operations from the Port of Dover (England), offering a series of summer 2025 sailings aboard the Borealis to...
May 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises UK schedules 2026 winter program with expanded ports and itineraries
Marella Cruises, the UK cruise line managed by TUI, has released details of its winter 2026 program, introducing a series of new itineraries and...
May 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Malta advances shore power infrastructure with landmark agreement with Carnival UK & P&O Cruises
Malta has marked a significant milestone in sustainable maritime operations by securing the Mediterranean’s first Power Purchase Agreement with...
March 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Malta signs shore power agreement with Carnival Corporation
The Maltese government has reinforced its commitment to sustainable maritime operations by signing the first Power Purchase Agreement in the...
March 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises opens sales for MSC World Asia ship’s Mediterranean voyages (2026-2027)
MSC Cruises opened for booking the inaugural voyages of MSC World Asia - MSC's newest vessel from the WORLD-Class fleet. The ship will enter service...
January 31, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port Valletta (Malta) achieves record cruise passenger numbers in 2024
In 2024, Malta achieved a record-breaking year in cruise passenger numbers, surpassing the pre-COVID peak recorded in 2019. Deputy Prime Minister...
January 21, 2025