Cruise news (Yokohama Japan-tagged)
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Hankyu Travel International to charter Ponant's Le Jacques-Cartier for 2027 Japan cruises
Hankyu Travel International has announced plans to charter Ponant's expedition vessel, Le Jacques-Cartier, for three cruises around Japan scheduled...
May 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Crystal introduces The Crystal Cup: a convergence of luxury cruising and competitive golf
Crystal Cruises has unveiled The Crystal Cup, an amateur golf tournament developed in partnership with Troon, a prominent golf management company...
May 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Costa Cruises' ship Fortuna sold, leaves the fleet in Sep 2026
The Carnival Corporation-owned Italian company Costa Cruises is reshaping its shipping operations with the planned transfer of the 22-year-old Costa...
May 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Seabourn announces 2026–2027 itineraries across Asia and the Caribbean
Seabourn has unveiled its 2026–2027 fall, winter, and spring deployment, featuring 31 voyages across 73 destinations in 30 countries between...
April 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Japan's largest cruise ship Asuka III delivered to NYK Cruises
On April 10, NYK Cruises officially took delivery of the Asuka III from Meyer Werft at a ceremony held in Emden, Germany. The event was attended by...
April 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Cunard's Queen Elizabeth undergoes extensive refurbishment in Singapore for 2025 season
Queen Elizabeth, the renowned Cunard liner, is currently in drydock in Singapore for a comprehensive refurbishment ahead of its 2025 sailings. The 2...
March 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry

The new ship Asuka III floated out
The Japanese cruise market has reached a significant milestone with the launch of Asuka III, the first new cruise ship built to sail under the...
January 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry

TUI cancels 3 repositioning cruises via Suez Canal/Red Sea in 2025-Q4
TUI Cruises has announced the cancellation of 3 planned ship relocation voyages through the Suez Canal/Red Sea in 2025-Q4 (RepositionCruises.com...
January 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Mitsui Ocean Fuji christened in Tokyo Bay with traditional ceremony
Mitsui Ocean Fuji ship was officially named during a ceremony held in Tokyo Bay on Saturday, December 7th. The traditional sake-breaking ritual was...
December 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry

MOL Group launches Mitsui Ocean Fuji as part of BLUE ACTION 2035 vision
Mitsui OSK Lines/MOL Group announced the official launch of its newest cruise ship Mitsui Ocean Fuji, which began revenue operations for the company...
December 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry

Mitsui Ocean Cruises launches new shore excursion program for 2024-2025 season
For over a century, Mitsui Ocean Cruises has navigated the extensive 18,000-mile coastline of Japan, presenting tourists with an in-depth exploration...
November 13, 2024 - Accidents

Engine issues leave Royal Caribbean's Spectrum OTS and 500+ Russian passengers docked in Japan
500+ Russian tourists remained aboard Spectrum of the Seas in Yokohama (Japan), awaiting clearance to depart for home, according to the Russian...
November 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry

Princess Cruises announces 2025-2026 seasonal itineraries from Singapore (ship Diamond Princess)
From December 2025 to February 2026, Diamond Princess ship will be homeported in Singapore for a series of 10- to 21-day roundtrips to Southeast...
October 31, 2024 - Cruise Industry

Seabourn sets sail for 2026: Solar Eclipses, Northern Fjords, and Asian Escapes
The ultra-luxury cruise company Seabourn unveiled its 2026 itineraries fleetwide. These voyages will cover a wide range of destinations, with...
October 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry

Tokyo Disney enters cruise market, targeting younger travelers
Luxury cruises are no longer solely the domain of the retired wealthy, as evidenced by Tokyo Disney Resort's entry into the cruise market, signaling...
October 6, 2024