Cruise Industry
Margaritaville at Sea acquires Costa Fortuna for conversion into Beachcomber
Margaritaville at Sea has completed the acquisition of Costa Fortuna from Costa Cruises, marking the next phase of the company’s fleet...
June 5, 2026
Virgin Voyages’ ship Valiant Lady returns to service following extensive dry dock refit
Virgin Voyages’ second vessel, Valiant Lady, has returned to service following a scheduled drydocking that introduced new dining venues...
June 4, 2026
Costa Pacifica ship to meet the 2026 Solar Eclipse in the Balearic Sea
Costa Cruises has unveiled a special Mediterranean itinerary themed on the total Solar Eclipse of August 12th, offering Costa Pacifica's passengers...
June 4, 2026
Carnival Corporation introduces LNG bunkering for cruise ships in Latin America and Western...
The world's largest cruise shipowner, Carnival Corporation, marked a significant operational milestone by introducing liquefied natural gas (LNG...
June 4, 2026
Viking OCEAN's newest ship Viking Mira christened in Venice
Viking marked the official naming of its newest ocean vessel, Viking Mira, during a traditional ceremony held in Venice on June 1st, 2026. Rebecca...
June 4, 2026
Travel retailer Starboard expands partnership with Princess Cruises
Travel retailer Starboard has expanded its partnership with Princess Cruises, less than a year after introducing its first shipboard retail concept...
June 3, 2026
Amadeus Aurea ship enters service following Amsterdam naming ceremony
Amadeus River Cruises has officially named its newest vessel, Amadeus Aurea, during a ceremony held in Amsterdam on May 15th. The 158-passenger...
June 3, 2026
Princess Cruises schedules its largest-ever European deployment for 2028
Princess Cruises has opened sales for its most extensive European deployment to date, featuring 291 departures across 150 itineraries during the 2028...
June 2, 2026- Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys' ship Explora III completes sea trials
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has successfully completed the sea trials of Explora III, the latest vessel being constructed for Explora Journeys...
June 2, 2026 
Aroya Cruises’ ship Manara selected as floating hotel during Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games
The cruise ship Manara, operated by Aroya Cruises, has been selected to accommodate thousands of competitors during the 2026 Mediterranean Games in...
June 2, 2026
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line inaugurates a series of enhancements at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line marked a significant milestone on June 1st, with the inauguration of a series of enhancements at RelaxAway/Half Moon Cay...
June 2, 2026
Port Las Palmas (Canary Islands) prepares for Seatrade Cruise Med 2026
The Port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Canary Islands) is preparing to take centre stage in the international cruise calendar in September 2026 as...
June 1, 2026
NCL-Norwegian sets opening date for Great Tides Waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has confirmed that Great Tides Waterpark, the newest attraction within its private island destination of Great Stirrup Cay...
June 1, 2026- Cruise Industry
Emerald Cruises christened newest ship Emerald Astra in Amsterdam
Emerald Cruises & Tours formally introduced Emerald Astra, the latest addition to its European river fleet, during a christening ceremony held in...
June 1, 2026 
HAL-Holland America Line extends European cruises with year-round deployment through Winter 2028
HAL-Holland America Line is expanding its European deployment into a continuous year-round programme, extending operations beyond the traditional...
May 31, 2026