Cruise Industry
Launch of Seven Seas Prestige marks new class for Regent at Fincantieri
The Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has launched Seven Seas Prestige at its Marghera shipyard/Venice, advancing construction of the first vessel in a...
December 11, 2025
Reykjavík to host Cruise Europe Conference in May 2026
The forthcoming session of Cruise Europe Conference is scheduled to take place in Reykjavík, Iceland, from 26th to 29th May 2026. According...
December 10, 2025
AIDAluna restarted cruises after drydock refit and refurbishment AIDA Evolution
After a 7-week stay at the Chantier Naval shipyard in Marseille, the vessel AIDAluna re-entered service on December 10th, emerging from refit under...
December 10, 2025
Explora Journeys and Hilton launch ocean-travel loyalty alliance
MSC Group's ultra-luxury brand Explora Journeys and global hospitality group Hilton have together announced a strategic collaboration, initiating a...
December 10, 2025
MSC's private island Ocean Cay to be upgraded with new family & wellness amenities in 2026
MSC Cruises has announced that beginning January 2026 its private island, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in the Bahamas will offer an expanded suite of...
December 10, 2025
P&O Cruises adds 5-berth cabins to Arvia, Britannia and Iona
P&O Cruises UK has introduced a new accommodation configuration: 5-berth cabins on the ships Arvia, Britannia and Iona. The family-type...
December 9, 2025
France to impose €15 cruise-passenger levy under new budget
The French legislature approved a proposal to introduce a new tax on cruise ship passengers — a levy of EUR 15 per person for each French port...
December 9, 2025
MSC Grandiosa started homeporting in Port Canaveral (FL USA)
The 181,000-ton MSC Grandiosa reached Port Canaveral on Saturday, December 6th, commencing week-long Caribbean and Bahamas roundtrips from the...
December 9, 2025
CCL-Carnival unveils plans for Ensenada Bay Village
The port of Ensenada, long treated as a routine West Coast call port rather than a standout destination, is poised for transformation. On December...
December 9, 2025
Godmother named for Windstar’s newest ship, Star Seeker
The Xanterra Parks and Resorts-owned Windstar Cruises has selected Libby Anschutz to serve as godmother of its newest ship, Star Seeker. The...
December 8, 2025
SH Vega to host first-ever Photojournalism at Sea Expedition in March 2026
The boutique expedition vessel SH Vega will carry the first edition of a new creative programme called “Photojournalism at Sea,” a...
December 8, 2025
MSC Cruises unveils the upcoming flagship MSC World Asia
MSC Cruises has unveiled the upcoming flagship MSC World Asia, scheduled to begin 7-night Mediterranean sailings from December 2026. The winter 2026...
December 8, 2025
Cunard's ship Queen Victoria homeported in Southampton for 2025-2026 winter
MS Queen Victoria of Cunard Line will make her return to Southampton as homeport for the 2025-2026 winter season. The vessel is scheduled to offer a...
December 8, 2025
Port Everglades/Fort Lauderdale (FL USA) hosts 3 ship namings in 2 weeks
Over the course of just two weeks, Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale FL USA) in Broward County concluded the naming ceremonies, Plaques-and-Keys...
December 6, 2025
Dart Harbour enhances tender facilities for cruise ships visiting Dartmouth
The Dart Harbour authority has recently upgraded the tendering arrangements for cruise vessels calling at Dartmouth (England). According...
December 6, 2025