Cruise Industry

Viking opens bookings for 2027–2028 cruises across all continents
Viking Cruises has officially opened reservations for its 2027–2028 ocean and expedition itineraries, with voyages scheduled across all seven...
August 4, 2025
Azamara to introduce upgraded top suite experience from 2026
Azamara Cruises has announced an upcoming enhancement to its top-tier accommodations, with a suite experience upgrade scheduled to take effect on...
August 4, 2025
China records 40 % surge in cruise passenger throughput and marine tourism growth in H1 2025
China’s Ministry of Natural Resources reported that cruise passenger throughput at its ports increased by 40.1% year on year during the first...
August 3, 2025- Cruise Industry

Explora Journeys schedules Caribbean holiday cruises in 2025
Explora Journeys has detailed its holiday programming for late 2025, offering Caribbean itineraries aboard EXPLORA I and the newly delivered EXPLORA...
August 2, 2025 
Fred. Olsen to install Mediterranean-inspired “Fresco” dining venue on Borealis
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines plans to commission a new open-air venue named Fresco aboard Borealis, unveiling it this November as part of the ship&rsquo...
August 2, 2025
Terra Nova Expeditions to launch Antarctic voyages aboard refurbished RMS St Helena
Australian entrepreneur Greg Carter, known for co-founding Chimu Adventures and serving on the Mawson’s Huts Foundation board, has established...
August 2, 2025- Cruise Industry

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions details 2027–2028 Global Voyage Program
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has outlined its initial plans for the 2027–2028 season, marking a continued commitment to global...
August 2, 2025 
Saudi Arabia establishes first cruise shipping regulations to support Vision 2030 and Red Sea...
Saudi Arabia has introduced its inaugural regulatory framework for cruise operations in its territorial waters, a development aimed at positioning...
August 1, 2025
Lindblad Expeditions rebrands and expands youth program across select itineraries
Lindblad Expeditions, in partnership with National Geographic, has announced the rebranding and expansion of its youth engagement initiative under...
August 1, 2025- Cruise Industry

Seabourn schedules 2027 Arctic to Antarctic "Grand Expedition"
Seabourn has formally introduced its first expedition-format Grand Voyage, a 94-day itinerary named “Pole to Pole: Grand Expedition,&rdquo...
August 1, 2025 
Viking OCEAN's ship Mira floated out at Fincantieri Ancona, set for 2026 debut
Viking OCEAN's newest ship, Viking Mira, has been ceremonially launched/floated out from drydock at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard on July 31st...
August 1, 2025
CLIA announces Cruise Week 2025 campaign with expanded trade engagement
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has confirmed Cruise Week 2025 will take place from 15th to 21st September in...
July 31, 2025
Avalon Waterways introduces late-season “Cosy Cruise Collection” for 2025
Avalon Waterways has announced a new offering for late 2025, launching its “Cosy Cruise Collection” designed for travelers seeking a...
July 31, 2025
Marella Cruises UK signs industry’s largest ship management deal with V.Ships Leisure
Marella Cruises UK has secured a landmark 5‑year technical service agreement with V.Ships Leisure, marking a pivotal shift in the management of its 5...
July 30, 2025
Havila Pollux ship transforms into floating concert hall for Blues Cruise 2026
Havila Voyages has confirmed the first wave of musicians set to perform aboard Havila Pollux for the 2026 Havila Blues Cruise. Sailing on the...
July 30, 2025