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Uniworld Boutique River Cruises expands fleet with 3 new ships for 2028
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has announced the introduction of three new vessels in 2028 - SS Helen, SS Clara, and RV Mekong Mystique, expanding...
July 23, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Antara Cruises (India) announces USD 52M investment to expand Brahmaputra River's fleet
Antara Cruises has announced plans to invest more than ₹500 crore (~US$52M) over the next 5 years to strengthen the Brahmaputra as India's leading...
July 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry

MSC World Asia begins sea trials ahead of December delivery
MSC Cruises' new flagship, MSC World Asia, the third vessel in the WORLD Class series, has entered the sea trial phase following its departure from...
July 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry

VIVA Cruises unveils 2027 programme with new ships and itineraries
VIVA Cruises has launched its 2027 programme, marking the earliest and most comprehensive annual deployment in the company's history. The new season...
July 21, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Crystal reveals family and outdoor spaces for Crystal Grace
Crystal has released further details of the facilities planned for Crystal Grace, providing a first look at the family and outdoor areas that will...
July 18, 2026 - Cruise Industry

MSC World Asia to debut largest Venchi chocolate store at sea
MSC Cruises has announced that MSC World Asia will feature the largest Venchi chocolate experience at sea when the ship enters service in December...
July 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Royal Caribbean’s Legend OTS started operations as the world’s largest cruise ship
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has introduced Legend of the Seas, the third vessel in its ICON series and the world's largest cruise ship...
July 14, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Riviera Travel's newest ship Riviera Resplendence began inaugural Rhine cruise
The UK-based Riviera Travel officially introduced its newest river ship, Riviera Resplendence, which departed Cologne on July 4th, for the inaugural...
July 10, 2026 - Cruise Industry

CCL-Carnival Cruise Line starts construction of first ACE Class ship, Carnival Destiny
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has officially commenced construction of its first ACE Class vessel with a steel-cutting ceremony at Fincantieri's shipyard...
July 10, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Emerald Lumi cruise ship launched in Romania ahead of 2027 Seine River debut
Emerald Cruises has marked a key construction milestone for Emerald Lumi with the ceremonial launch of the vessel at its Romanian shipyard in Drobeta...
July 9, 2026 - Cruise Industry

TUI River Cruises orders 2 new ships for 2028
TUI River Cruises has confirmed plans to expand its fleet from 6 to 10 vessels by 2028 with the addition of two newbuild boats from Concordia Damen...
July 9, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Fincantieri to build 3rd Four Seasons Yachts vessel for delivery in 2031
On July 7th, Fincantieri has signed a contract with Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd, joint owner and operator of Four Seasons Yachts, for the...
July 8, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Century Star ship completes shipyard phase ahead of European debut
China's travel brand Century River Cruises has confirmed that its first purpose-built European river vessel, Century Star, has departed the shipyard...
July 8, 2026 - Cruise Industry

MSC World Asia ship to introduce Pan-Asian street food venue
MSC Cruises has detailed a new dining concept for MSC World Asia, introducing a first-of-its-kind Pan-Asian street food venue that combines three...
July 5, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Regent Seven Seas Prestige to debut new outdoor leisure and sports facilities
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled additional details of the outdoor amenities aboard Seven Seas Prestige, revealing a new Solara Sports Deck...
July 5, 2026