Cruise Industry
A-ROSA opens bookings for 2026 river cruise season
On March 3rd, the UK-based A-ROSA Cruises opened bookings for its 2026 season. AROSA's fleet of 15 boats will operate 60+ distinct itineraries...
March 8, 2025
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises completes landmark Antarctic semi-circumnavigation
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has completed a significant maritime expedition with the semi-circumnavigation of Antarctica aboard HANSEATIC Inspiration. The...
March 8, 2025
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line adjusts itineraries of 4 ships for 2025-2027
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has implemented itinerary modifications for 4 ships (Venezia, Sunrise, Horizon, and Mardi Gras) affecting 12 voyages...
March 8, 2025
MSC Cruises opens bookings for 2026-2027 winter voyages
MSC Cruises has officially opened bookings for its Winter 2026-2027 season, featuring an extensive deployment across the Caribbean, the Bahamas, and...
March 7, 2025
CroisiEurope launches in 2027 a new luxury houseboat for Amazon cruises
Europe’s largest river cruise company CroisiEurope will introduce a 32-guest luxury boat in 2027, marking its debut in South American waters...
March 7, 2025
Port of Klaipeda (Lithuania) initiates €43.9M cruise terminal construction
The Port of Klaipeda (Lithuania) has commenced construction of a EUR 43.9 million cruise ship terminal. Contracted to UAB Tilsta, the 3-year project...
March 7, 2025
HAL-Holland America Line unveils 2026-2027 Mexico and Pacific Coast USA cruises
HAL-Holland America Line has finalized its 2026-2027 Mexico and Pacific Coast cruise seasons, emphasizing extended voyages and regional expertise...
March 7, 2025
HX Expeditions unveils fleet livery overhaul as final phase of strategic rebranding
HX Expeditions has introduced a new livery color scheme for its fleet, adopting Indigo Blue and Sand as core brand hues, alongside Pearl and Arctic...
March 6, 2025
Port Torshavn (Faroes) advances dual-purpose terminal
The Port of Torshavn (Faroe Islands) is constructing a DKK 70 million (EUR 9.4M) passenger terminal, scheduled for completion in June 2026. The new...
March 6, 2025MSC World America ship to be christened at PortMiami’s new cruise terminal
MSC Cruises has appointed actor and entrepreneur Drew Barrymore as godmother of its flagship MSC World America, with a naming ceremony scheduled for...
March 5, 2025
Mitsui Ocean Cruises acquires Seabourn Sojourn ship
Mitsui Ocean Cruises continues to strengthen its presence in the high-end cruise market with the acquisition of Seabourn Sojourn from Carnival...
March 5, 2025
Emirates Airlines and TUI Cruises extend partnership to bolster Dubai’s cruise sector
Emirates Airlines and TUI Cruises have renewed their strategic collaboration, reinforcing Dubai’s infrastructure as a pivotal node in global...
March 5, 2025
Virgin Voyages restructures group booking programs ahead of Caribbean fleet deployment
The UK-based Virgin Voyages cruise line renamed its group booking initiative “Circles, Groups, and Weddings” to better align with travel...
March 5, 2025
Historic Transatlantic liner SS United States to become an artificial reef
The 1951-built Transatlantic liner SS United States (IMO 5373476, USA-flagged/registered in NYC), once celebrated as the world's fastest ocean liner...
March 4, 2025
Celestyal Cruises changes Arabian Gulf itineraries for 2025-2026 season
Celestyal Cruises has announced updates to its 2025-2026 Arabian Gulf itineraries, introducing additional ports of call and itinerary refinements...
March 4, 2025