Cruise news (curious-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
MSC's private island Ocean Cay to be upgraded with new family & wellness amenities in 2026
MSC Cruises has announced that beginning January 2026 its private island, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in the Bahamas will offer an expanded suite of...
December 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
France to impose €15 cruise-passenger levy under new budget
The French legislature approved a proposal to introduce a new tax on cruise ship passengers — a levy of EUR 15 per person for each French port...
December 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival unveils plans for Ensenada Bay Village
The port of Ensenada, long treated as a routine West Coast call port rather than a standout destination, is poised for transformation. On December...
December 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Godmother named for Windstar’s newest ship, Star Seeker
The Xanterra Parks and Resorts-owned Windstar Cruises has selected Libby Anschutz to serve as godmother of its newest ship, Star Seeker. The...
December 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
SH Vega to host first-ever Photojournalism at Sea Expedition in March 2026
The boutique expedition vessel SH Vega will carry the first edition of a new creative programme called “Photojournalism at Sea,” a...
December 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port Everglades/Fort Lauderdale (FL USA) hosts 3 ship namings in 2 weeks
Over the course of just two weeks, Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale FL USA) in Broward County concluded the naming ceremonies, Plaques-and-Keys...
December 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Sonata to debut La Table and Nikkei Kitchen in 2027
The luxury line Oceania Cruises has revealed that its upcoming vessel, Oceania Sonata, set to launch in August 2027, will host two entirely new...
December 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ponant’s flagship Le Boreal marks 15 years of service
Fifteen years after entering service, Le Boréal continues to stand as the defining vessel of Ponant’s Boreal Class and a touchstone in...
November 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Explora Journeys' The Effort of Effortless starring global brand ambassador Jannik Sinner
Explora Journeys, the ocean-travel arm of the MSC Group, has announced the launch of an 8-episode mini-series entitled The Effort of Effortless...
November 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
NCL's newest ship Norwegian Luna to sail with concert-style tribute and futuristic theater
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has charted a novel course in its onboard entertainment for the upcoming launch of Norwegian Luna in March 2026. The new...
November 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Moby Zazà ferry sold and relaunched as WORLD LEGACY
The 1982-built RoPax ship/ferry originally known as MOBY ZAZA was sold in March to a Marshall Islands-based company, and shortly thereafter acquired...
November 24, 2025 - 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
Virgin Voyages launches land-based entertainment production arm
Virgin Voyages has announced a new entertainment initiative, "Screw It, Let's Do It Productions," which will adapt its original shipboard shows for...
November 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
ACL-American Cruise Lines christens American Pioneer in Key West
ACL-American Cruise Lines has announced the christening of its newest vessel, American Pioneer, which was formally named in a ceremony at Mallory...
November 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises' newest ship Celebrity Xcel christened in Fort Lauderdale
Celebrity Cruises marked the arrival of its newest vessel, the Celebrity Xcel, with a spirited christening in Fort Lauderdale, conducted under clear...
November 17, 2025