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Windstar opens bookings for expanded 2028–2029 Asia programme
Windstar Cruises has opened reservations for its 2028–2029 Asia deployment aboard the 112-suite Star Seeker, offering a series of voyages...
June 25, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation reports record demand as bookings extend further
Carnival Corporation has reported record second-quarter revenue for 2026, supported by sustained demand across its portfolio of cruise brands and a...
June 24, 2026 - Accidents
CCL bans 16 Carnival Conquest cruise passengers following brawl at Miami Terminal
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has barred 16 guests from future sailings after a large altercation erupted at a customs checkpoint in Miami-Dade County...
June 24, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Century Star ship delivered as Century River Cruises (China) enters the European market
Dutch shipbuilder Concordia Damen has delivered Century Star to Century Cruises (China), marking the Chinese operator’s first newbuild boat for...
June 24, 2026 - Cruise Industry
ACL-American Cruise Lines christens American Maverick in Newport Harbor (Rhode Island)
ACL-American Cruise Lines has officially welcomed American Maverick into service, holding the vessel’s christening ceremony during its 9-night...
June 24, 2026 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Azamara launches new global campaign “The Next Big Thing is Small”
Azamara has introduced a new global brand campaign under the theme “The Next Big Thing is Small,” placing renewed emphasis on the...
June 23, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Emerald Cruises christens Emerald Kaia ship in Venice
Emerald Cruises has formally christened Emerald Kaia, the newest addition to its yacht fleet, during a ceremony held at San Basilio in Venice (Italy...
June 23, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Adora Magic City introduces weekend “cruises to nowhere” from Shanghai
China has introduced a series of weekend “cruises to nowhere” from Shanghai aboard Adora Magic City, offering short voyages that focus on...
June 23, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Barcelona (Spain) moves toward higher cruise tax as tourism debate intensifies
Barcelona’s political leadership has moved closer to approving a substantial increase in the tourist tax applied to cruise ship tourists...
June 23, 2026 - Accidents
Swiss Excellence River Cruises fleet expanded with newbuild riverboat Excellence Crown
In 2026, German-speaking maritime and travel industry coverage consistently positions Excellence Cruises as a premium river travel lifestyle brand in...
June 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys announces inaugural Alaskan season for EXPLORA III ship in 2027
Explora Journeys has unveiled its first programme in Alaska, scheduled for the summer of 2027. Operating from May to September, the season will mark...
June 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Budapest launches new Danube cruise season as river tourism continues to grow
Budapest (Hungary) has officially entered the new Danube cruise season, with river companies resuming sightseeing voyages and excursion services that...
June 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Cunard strengthens homeworker engagement with dedicated Queen Mary 2 familiarisation voyage
Cunard has hosted its first dedicated familiarisation voyage exclusively for homeworking travel agents aboard RMS Queen Mary 2, the world’s...
June 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
HX Expeditions extends Greenland booking guarantee and launches cultural storytelling series
HX Expeditions has expanded its HX Greenland Promise to cover all Greenland sailings scheduled for 2027, while simultaneously introducing a new...
June 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises commits $250M to Solstice fleet modernisation
Celebrity Cruises has announced an investment exceeding US$250 million to refurbish its five Solstice Series vessels, originally introduced between...
June 21, 2026