Cruise Industry
Lindblad Expedition marks 60 years of polar cruises
January 23rd, 2026, marked the 60th anniversary of a pivotal event in the history of expedition travel. On this date in 1966, Lars-Eric Lindblad led...
January 30, 2026
Celebrity River Cruises confirms plans for 10 additional newbuilds
Celebrity River Cruises has confirmed plans for 10 additional newbuild vessels, bringing its European river fleet to 20 ships by 2031. The...
January 30, 2026
RCG-Royal Caribbean orders Discovery Class newbuilds at Chantiers de l’Atlantique
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group has advanced its fleet development strategy with the signing of shipbuilding agreements for a new class of cruise ships to...
January 30, 2026
MSC Cruises sets out expansion plans for Ocean Cay Marine Reserve
MSC Cruises has outlined a program of upgrades for Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, its private island destination in The Bahamas, with completion...
January 29, 2026
Oceania Cruises aligns Alaska and New England voyages with USA's 250th anniversary
Oceania Cruises has set its sights on the USA's 250th anniversary with a series of voyages scheduled for 2026 that focus on Alaska and New England...
January 29, 2026
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line adjusts flight arrival policy ahead of sailing
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has amended its air travel program following input from its network of travel advisors, introducing a requirement intended...
January 29, 2026
Los Angeles invests in cruise capacity with new Outer Harbor terminal
The Port of Los Angeles has moved to strengthen its position in the cruise trade by selecting Pacific Cruise Terminals, LLC to develop and operate a...
January 29, 2026
MSC Cruises introduces a new series of advertisements fronted by Drew Barrymore and Orlando Bloom
MSC Cruises has returned to open water with a new series of advertisements fronted by Drew Barrymore and Orlando Bloom, renewing the cruise line...
January 28, 2026
MSC Group establishes North American headquarters in Miami
MSC Cruises has inaugurated its new North American headquarters within Downtown Miami’s Sawyer’s Walk development. The completed 130,000...
January 28, 2026
Oceania Sonata ship's construction/assembly started at Fincantieri Marghera
Oceania Cruises has marked a significant point in its current growth cycle with the keel-laying ceremony for Oceania Sonata, held on Jan 26th at...
January 28, 2026
Margaritaville at Sea Paradise returns to service following Grand Bahama refit
Margaritaville at Sea Paradise has resumed service after completing a refit and refurbishment program during a recent drydock period in Freeport...
January 27, 2026
P&O Cruises schedules 9 Food Heroes voyages for 2026
P&O Cruises has confirmed the return of its Food Heroes program for 2026, outlining a series of food-themed and chef-hosted voyages. The program...
January 27, 2026
RCG-Royal Caribbean’s Port Partners takes shape in Seward
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group has selected 15 finalists for the first class of its Port Partners business accelerator, launched in Seward, Alaska. The...
January 27, 2026
Cunard's Queen Mary 2 completes maiden Panama Canal transit during 2026 World Voyage
Cunard’s ocean liner, RMS Queen Mary 2, has completed her first passage through the Panama Canal, an operational milestone reached during the...
January 27, 2026
New specialty dining venues on Diamond Princess ship
Princess Cruises has expanded the onboard culinary program on Diamond Princess, commissioning two specialty dining venues that are now open for...
January 26, 2026