Cruise Industry

MOL Cruises announced Mitsui Ocean Sakura ship's Japan debut
MOL Cruises, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines' cruise subsidiary, has unveiled its new Japan-registered cruise ship, Mitsui Ocean Sakura (fka Seabourn Sojourn...
September 19, 2026
Cruise Industry
Italy’s Court of Cassation upholds Civitavecchia cruise port's passenger fees
Italy’s Court of Cassation has rejected the final challenge brought by Roma Cruise Terminal against passenger usage fees at the Port of...
September 18, 2026
Cruise Industry
Travelmarvel and Quark Expeditions partner on new polar-capable ship for 2029
Travelmarvel, the premium brand/subsidiary of APT Travel Group, and Quark Expeditions have entered into a partnership for a newbuild vessel scheduled...
September 18, 2026
Cruise Industry
Costa Serena serves as hotel ship for 2026 Asian Games
Costa Serena has been selected as one of the official accommodation facilities for the 20th Asian Games, hosting ~4,000 athletes and team officials...
September 18, 2026
Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys unveils 2 new Journey Collections for Winter 2027–2028
Explora Journeys has announced two new Journey Collections/ship deployments for the Northern Winter 2027–2028 season. EXPLORA I is scheduled to...
September 18, 2026
Cruise Industry
Silversea introduces 4 suite categories with enhanced benefits for higher-tier staterooms
Silversea has reorganized its 17 suite types into 4 categories (Oceanview, Veranda, Residence and Villa) as part of an update to its accommodation...
September 17, 2026
Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises selects 3 winners of 2026 Innovation Hub
AIDA Cruises has selected 3 winning projects from 150+ proposals submitted to its 2026 Innovation Hub, with the successful concepts focusing on...
September 17, 2026
Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean names Gen. Lori J. Robinson godmother of Legend OTS
RCI-Royal Caribbean has named retired U.S. Air Force General Lori Jean Robinson as the godmother of Legend of the Seas, ahead of the ship’s...
September 17, 2026
Cruise Industry
NCL reveals entertainment programme for Norwegian Aura
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the entertainment programme for Norwegian Aura, ahead of the ship’s scheduled debut in May 2027. The...
September 16, 2026
Cruise Industry
River cruise ship Celebrity Compass floated out ahead of 2027 debut
Celebrity River Cruises has marked the float-out of Celebrity Compass, the first boat in its fleet, scheduled for a European debut in September 2027...
September 16, 2026
HX Expeditions expands 2028-2029 schedule with 26 new itineraries
HX Expeditions has unveiled its 2028-2029 season, featuring 57 voyages across 14 destinations worldwide, including 26 new itineraries, 2 destinations...
September 16, 2026
Cordelia Sky ship starts cruises from Mumbai in October 2026
Cordelia Cruises will begin the inaugural Indian season of Cordelia Sky from Mumbai on October 23rd, 2026. The 1999-built vessel, previously...
September 15, 2026
MSC World Asia completes final sea trials ahead of November delivery
MSC Cruises’ newest flagship, MSC World Asia, has successfully completed her final sea trials as preparations continue for the vessel’s...
September 15, 2026
French Atlantic ports to present cruise deployment opportunities at Seatrade Cruise Med
Representatives from Le Havre, Caen-Ouistreham, Cherbourg, Brest and Bordeaux will meet with cruise lines and industry partners in Las Palmas on...
September 14, 2026
Golden Horizon sold to a Swiss-registered shipowner (Viking Holdings or MSC Group?)
The sailing ship Golden Horizon, formerly known as Flying Clipper, has reportedly been sold to an undisclosed buyer after remaining in lay-up in...
September 14, 2026