Cruise Industry
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection refinances amid ongoing losses
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, established with the ambition of extending a renowned luxury hospitality brand into the cruise sector, has secured...
June 7, 2026
Carnival Corporation and CCL receive Sustainability Awards from Port Seattle
Carnival Corporation and its largest subsidiary, CCL-Carnival Cruise Line, have been recognized by the Port of Seattle with two Sustainable Century...
June 7, 2026
Cunard's ship RMS Queen Mary 2 to gain more staterooms during 2027 refit & refurbishment
Cunard Line is preparing a significant refurbishment of its flagship, RMS Queen Mary 2, that will increase the vessel’s capacity through the...
June 7, 2026
CCL-Carnival schedules President’s Cruise and Project ACE ship's construction
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced plans for its first President’s Cruise, scheduled to sail in 2027. The announcement was made by CCL's...
June 7, 2026
DCL-Disney Cruise Line receives 2025 Blue Circle Award in Vancouver
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has been awarded the 2025 Blue Circle Award by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, marking another year of recognition for...
June 6, 2026
Virgin Voyages expands Caribbean schedule with 38 new Resilient Lady cruises for 2028
Virgin Voyages has introduced a programme of 38 new Caribbean departures aboard Resilient Lady for 2028, further strengthening its presence in the...
June 6, 2026
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line extends Maranics partnership for 3rd consecutive year
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has renewed its partnership with maritime software provider Maranics for a third consecutive year, continuing a...
June 6, 2026
StarDream Cruises to broadcast FIFA World Cup 2026 fleetwide
StarDream Cruises has announced that live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be available across its fleet throughout the tournament, which is...
June 6, 2026
MSC's newest cruise ship World Asia to be christened in Le Havre in September
MSC Cruises has confirmed that its new flagship, MSC World Asia, will be officially named in Le Havre, France, on November 28th, shortly before the...
June 5, 2026
El Escudo enters service as hybrid passenger vessel at the Port of Los Angeles
A new chapter in low-emission passenger vessel operations has begun in Southern California with the entry into service of El Escudo, a hybrid...
June 5, 2026Virgin Voyages unifies Group Booking Program for travel advisors
Virgin Voyages has introduced a new consolidated Groups program designed to provide travel advisors with greater flexibility, streamlined booking...
June 5, 2026
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