Cruise Industry

Passenger and cargo traffic growth reported across the ports of Las Palmas
The port system administered by the Port Authority of Las Palmas reported continued growth during the opening months of 2026, with increased...
March 26, 2026
Scylla takes delivery of hybrid river cruise ship Lumière
Swiss transport operator Scylla has taken delivery of a newly built river cruise vessel constructed by Vahali Shipyards in Serbia. The 135-metre ship...
March 26, 2026
Havila Voyages introduces Lofoten Stopover (Svolvaer hotel stay) on Norwegian Coastal Route
Havila Voyages has announced a new travel concept known as the "Lofoten Coastal Stopover", combining a traditional coastal ferry cruise with a multi...
March 25, 2026
Princess Cruises schedules 2027–2028 South America and Antarctica program
Princess Cruises has introduced its 2027–2028 South America program for Majestic Princess, outlining a series of voyages scheduled between...
March 25, 2026
Carnival Corporation supports mangrove restoration initiative in the Caribbean
Carnival Corporation & plc has announced a 3-year grant to the environmental organization Conservation International to restore mangrove forests...
March 25, 2026
Carnival Dream returns to Galveston TX following dry dock refit
Following a 16-day drydocking in Marseille, the Carnival Dream has resumed revenue operations and is now returning to Galveston TX with several...
March 24, 2026
TUI Cruises expands Southern Africa presence with Cape Town winter deployment
TUI Cruises has outlined plans to expand its deployment in Southern Africa for the winter 2027-2028 season, placing the vessel Mein Schiff 5 on a...
March 24, 2026
Construction advances on Carnival Festivale as engine installation begins at Meyer Werft
Work continues at the German shipyard Meyer Werft on the new cruise vessel Carnival Festivale, where construction has reached another stage with the...
March 24, 2026
HAL-Holland America Line schedules 8-day Southeast Asia cruise (ship MS Noordam)
HAL-Holland America Line has outlined a short cruise program in Southeast Asia for late 2027, presenting an 8-day itinerary aboard the ship MS...
March 23, 2026
Sea Cloud Cruises unveils 2027–March 2028 itineraries
Sea Cloud Cruises/fleet has released its sailing schedule from 2027 through March 2028, presenting a series of itineraries for the tall sailships Sea...
March 23, 2026
Europe’s largest cruise terminal opens in Gran Canaria
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Port inaugurated Europe's largest by capacity cruise terminal. The new facility is operated by GPH/Global Ports Holding in...
March 22, 2026
Virgin Voyages plans a 4-ship rendezvous in the Caribbean
In February 2027 the adults-only cruise operator Virgin Voyages intends to bring together the entirety of its fleet for the first time in open waters...
March 22, 2026
Star Clippers’ 2026 voyages among the Greek Islands
For the 2026 season, Star Clippers is offering a series of sailings in Greek/Aegean Sea waters aboard the tall sailing ship Star Flyer, operating...
March 22, 2026
MSC Cruises expands Yacht Club concept to all MUSICA-Class ships
MSC Cruises has opened reservations for the introduction of its Yacht Club concept aboard the vessels MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra, marking a further...
March 21, 2026
Carnival Corporation advances shore power infrastructure at Whittier (Alaska)
Carnival Corporation & plc is progressing with the electrification of cruise port infrastructure in Whittier, Alaska, as part of a broader...
March 21, 2026