Cruise Industry
NYK Line plans new luxury cruise ship (Asuka IV) to replace Asuka II
Japan's NYK Line has announced plans to build a new luxury cruise ship that will eventually replace the 36-year-old Asuka II (1990-built as Crystal...
July 31, 2026
Transcend Cruises reveals yacht-inspired design for first purpose-built river cruise ship
Transcend Cruises has unveiled the design of its first purpose-built river cruise vessel, introducing a yacht-inspired concept developed in...
July 30, 2026
Celebrity Cruises raises automatic daily gratuities across all stateroom categories
Celebrity Cruises has increased its automatic daily gratuities for all guests, with the revised rates taking effect immediately from July 29th, 2026...
July 30, 2026
Viking River Cruises took delivery of newest Longship Viking Dagur
On July 29th, Viking took delivery of Viking Dagur - the European fleet's newest Longship-class vessel. The 190-passenger vessel was constructed at...
July 30, 2026
Ambassador Cruise Line opens bookings for 2026 Christmas market cruises
The UK-based Ambassador Cruise Line has opened bookings for its 2026 festive schedule, featuring 7 adults-only, no-fly Christmas market cruises and a...
July 29, 2026
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises to introduce Curated Concert series on Europa and Europa 2 in 2027
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises will expand its cultural programme in 2027 with the introduction of Curated Concerts, a new series of music-themed voyages aboard...
July 29, 2026
Heritage Expeditions expands global schedule with Heritage Discoverer ship’s maiden 2027–2028 season
The Christchurch, New Zealand-based Heritage Expeditions has unveiled the inaugural 2027–2028 programme for its newest expedition vessel...
July 29, 2026
TUI River Cruises marks float-out of first purpose-built vessel, TUI Luzia
On July 29th, TUI River Cruises announced a key construction milestone with the float-out of TUI Luzia, the brand's first purpose-built riverboat, at...
July 29, 2026
Princess Cruises opens bookings for expanded Alaska 2028 schedule
Princess Cruises has opened bookings for its 2028 Alaska programme, offering 185 departures across 14 itineraries aboard 8 ships, together with a...
July 28, 2026- Cruise Industry
La Coruna Port prepares for record cruise traffic during 2026 total solar eclipse
La Coruña is preparing for one of the busiest cruise days in its recent history as 5 ships are scheduled to call at the Spanish port on August...
July 28, 2026 
Virgin Voyages schedules Northern Europe/Scandinavia and Baltic cruises for 2028
Virgin Voyages will enter Northern Europe for the first time in summer 2028, deploying Valiant Lady on the brand's inaugural Scandinavia and Baltic...
July 28, 2026
Scylla's VIVA Cruises launches AI-powered Travel Advisor for river cruise bookings
Scylla's subsidiary VIVA Cruises has introduced a bespoke artificial intelligence platform designed to support travel agents and customers in...
July 27, 2026
Pandaw Cruises expands Kerala Backwaters schedule with second riverboat and new itineraries
Pandaw Cruises is expanding its Kerala Backwaters programme following strong demand for its inaugural sailings, introducing a second vessel and a new...
July 27, 2026
Eidfjord (Norway) adopts new sustainability strategy for cruise tourism through 2030
Eidfjord Municipal Council has formally approved Visit Eidfjord's Sustainability Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2030, reinforcing the Norwegian...
July 27, 2026
Majestic Princess ship returns to Greenock during busy cruise season
Majestic Princess returned to Greenock on Sunday, July 26th, as one of the largest cruise ships scheduled to visit the Scottish port during the 2026...
July 27, 2026