Cruise Industry

MSC World Asia ship to introduce new Harbour Park and Aqua Deck facilities
MSC Cruises has disclosed additional details regarding two principal outdoor areas aboard its forthcoming flagship, MSC World Asia, focusing on the...
April 10, 2026
Three finalists announced for the Godmother of Mein Schiff Flow
TUI Cruises has revealed the three finalists in its search for the godmother of its forthcoming vessel, Mein Schiff Flow. The announcement follows...
April 9, 2026
Marella Discovery II cruise ship starts homeporting at Limassol (Cyprus)
The arrival of Marella Discovery II at Port Limassol has formally marked the opening of Cyprus’ 2026 cruise season, reinforcing the island...
April 9, 2026
Superyacht Emerald Kaia starts operations for Scenic Group
Emerald Cruises & Tours has introduced its new superyacht Emerald Kaia following a successful passage through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal...
April 9, 2026
Wind Star marks 40 years as refurbishment advances in Spain
Windstar Cruises has marked the 40th anniversary of Wind Star, the first vessel to enter its fleet, while the sailing yacht undergoes a major...
April 9, 2026
NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings pursuing shoreside workforce reductions
One of the world's largest cruise shipowners, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings/NCLH, is reportedly implementing a significant reduction of its...
April 8, 2026
CCL-Carnival relaunches Summer ‘Fun-ternship’ Program for high school students
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced the return of its Summer Fun-ternship Program, offering more than 100 high school students aged 17 and older...
April 8, 2026
Bodrum Cruise Port opens 2026 season with Astoria Grande ship
Bodrum Cruise Port officially inaugurated the 2026 season with the arrival of the Astoria Grande, which berthed carrying 909 passengers and 445 crew...
April 8, 2026
Marella Cruises unveils West End line-up for ‘Musical Med-leys’/music-themed voyage
The UK-based Marella Cruises revealed the headline performers for its first music-themed mini cruise, Musical Med-leys, scheduled for the Marella...
April 8, 2026- Cruise Industry

Viking expands Brahmaputra schedule with additional India river cruises through 2029
Viking River Cruises has opened bookings for additional voyages in India scheduled for 2027, 2028 and 2029. The newly released sailings will include...
April 7, 2026 
Port Auckland NZ to open new Te Waharoa cruise terminal in 2027
The Port of Auckland (New Zealand) has announced plans to open a new international cruise terminal, Te Waharoa, in early 2027. The facility will be...
April 7, 2026
Disney expands global strategy with new theme park and cruise fleet growth
The Walt Disney Company continues to expand its presence beyond film and streaming, strengthening its global portfolio of tourism and leisure assets...
April 6, 2026
P&O UK expands Spring 2027 schedule with additional Britannia ship cruises
P&O Cruises has added 5 further sailings aboard MS Britannia for April 2027, broadening its spring schedule from Southampton with a mix of short...
April 6, 2026
Helsinki Port strengthens Baltic Sea protection through partnership with John Nurminen Foundation
The Port of Helsinki (Finland) has entered into a 3-year partnership with the John Nurminen Foundation, an organisation dedicated to safeguarding the...
April 5, 2026
Explora Journeys schedules winter 2026-2027 Mediterranean itineraries for ship EXPLORA II
Explora Journeys has presented a new seasonal deployment titled A Mediterranean Winter, which will see the vessel EXPLORA II operating exclusively in...
April 5, 2026