Cruise Industry
Cruise Saudi and Heritage Commission sign deal to embed Saudi culture into itineraries
The state-backed operator Cruise Saudi has formalised a collaboration with the Heritage Commission of Saudi Arabia to weave the Kingdom’s...
December 6, 2025
Oceania Sonata to debut La Table and Nikkei Kitchen in 2027
The luxury line Oceania Cruises has revealed that its upcoming vessel, Oceania Sonata, set to launch in August 2027, will host two entirely new...
December 6, 2025
Azamara schedules 175-night World Cruise 2028 (ship Azamara Onward)
In 2025, Azamara Cruises recorded its strongest booking day ever when Cyber Monday brought a rise in new reservations of roughly 5% beyond the brand...
December 5, 2025
ACL-American Cruise Lines expands fleet and routes for 2026
In 2026, ACL-American Cruise Lines will introduce 3 new vessels and roll out 11 new itineraries, marking what will be its most expansive year ever...
December 5, 2025
Antara Cruises schedules boutique festive sailings on RV Bengal Ganga
The Indian company Antara Cruises has introduced a programme called Tides of Celebration, offering special Christmas and New Year cruises aboard its...
December 5, 2025
Pioneering biofuel bunkering: Norwegian Viva refuels in Piraeus
The U.S.-based energy firm World Fuel Services (WFS) — part of World Kinect — coordinated a waste-based biofuel bunkering for a vessel of...
December 4, 2025
RSSC-Regent expands land-to-sea offer with 2027-2028 Concierge Collection
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed its 2027–2028 “Concierge Collection,” a programme of 3-night, pre-cruise land stays in...
December 4, 2025
MSC World Asia begins final countdown toward its 2026 maiden voyage
MSC Cruises has confirmed that its newest ship, MSC World Asia, will enter service in December 2026 as the third in the WORLD Class series. The...
December 4, 2025
Celestyal Cruises closed Mediterranean season, starts Arabian Gulf two-ship deployment
Celestyal has closed its strongest Mediterranean and Adriatic season to date, reporting a 4% rise in passenger numbers and a 10% increase in revenue...
December 4, 2025
Virgin Voyages introduces month-long Alaskan cruise season 2026
Virgin Voyages is preparing for its first Alaskan deployment in summer 2026 and is positioning the program around slow-paced exploration and an...
December 3, 2025
Celebrity Cruises to sponsor ASTA River Cruise Expo in 2026 and 2027
The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) has confirmed that Celebrity Cruises will act as the Title Sponsor for the ASTA River Cruise Expo in...
December 3, 2025
Outlook for cruise traffic at the Ports of Stockholm in 2026
The Ports of Stockholm (Sweden) anticipate a strong cruise season in 2026, with 157 scheduled vessel calls expected to bring more than 300,000...
December 3, 2025
Explora Journeys scheduled first World Cruise (Endless Worlds) for 2029
Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel line within the MSC Group, has presented its first global voyage, Endless Worlds, scheduled to take place...
December 3, 2025
Helsingor Port (Denmark) joins Cruise Europe
Helsingor, home to the UNESCO-listed Kronborg Castle, offers a unique combination of historic significance and contemporary Scandinavian design. Its...
December 2, 2025Oceania Cruises' newest ship Sonata joins the fleet in 2027
Oceania Cruises has announced the introduction of its newest vessel, Oceania Sonata, scheduled to enter service in August 2027. The ship will be the...
December 2, 2025