Cruise Industry
Scenic Group opens 2027 European river cruise bookings ahead of schedule
Scenic Group has commenced pre-booking for its 2027 European river cruise collection, marking the earliest release of itineraries in the company...
August 15, 2025
Swan Hellenic's ship SH Minerva to undertake first Asia-Pacific cultural cruise series
Swan Hellenic will introduce its first cultural expedition cruises in the Asia-Pacific region in 2026, following the return of the SH Minerva to...
August 14, 2025
DCL-Disney Cruise Line to conclude operations in Australasian waters
Disney Cruise Line will withdraw from Australian and New Zealand operations at the conclusion of the 2025–2026 season, ending a 3-year presence...
August 14, 2025
Princess Cruises' second Sphere-Class vessel, Star Princess, completes sea trials
The second Sphere-Class vessel of Princess Cruises, the Star Princess, has completed its sea trials and remains on course to receive its first...
August 14, 2025
Victoria Cruise Lines (China) to debut еlectric-hybrid ship on the Yangtze River
The Chinese river cruise company Victoria Cruise Lines will introduce its newest vessel, Victoria Isabella, on the Yangtze River during an...
August 13, 2025
Carnival expands Excel-class ship deployment with new Bahamas and Caribbean cruises in 2027-2028
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has outlined expanded deployment plans for its Excel-class vessels in the 2027-2028 season, introducing shorter itineraries...
August 13, 2025
Porto Cruise Terminal completes record turnaround series for TUI’s Mein Schiff 4
Porto Cruise Terminal (at Port Leixões, Portugal) has strengthened its standing as a key hub for cruise tourism in Northern Portugal...
August 12, 2025
AmaWaterways expands Smithsonian Journeys partnership with 42 new river cruises in 2027
AmaWaterways has confirmed 42 additional sailings for 2027 in partnership with Smithsonian Journeys, the travel program of the Smithsonian...
August 12, 2025Princess Cruises announces largest-ever Alaska deployment for 2027
Princess Cruises has detailed its most extensive Alaska cruise and cruisetour programme to date, scheduled for the 2027 season. Drawing on almost...
August 12, 2025
Amsterdam plans reduction in river cruise ship calls to address overtourism
The city of Amsterdam (Netherlands) has announced its intention to limit annual river cruise calls to 1,150 vessels as part of a broader tourism...
August 12, 2025
Amadeus River Cruises introduces Tailor-Made Fly-Cruise Program in 2026
Amadeus River Cruises has announced the introduction of its “Five-Star Tailor-Made River Cruising” program, which will include return...
August 11, 2025
Virgin Voyages concludes 2025 Celebration Voyages series
Virgin Voyages has completed its 2025 Celebration Voyages, a sequence of three consecutive, fully booked sailings that featured live performances by...
August 11, 2025
Crystal Symphony ship to undergo scheduled drydock refurbishment in November 2025
Crystal Cruises has confirmed that the Crystal Symphony will enter drydock in November 2025 for a planned 3-week program of refurbishment and...
August 11, 2025
First bio-LNG bunkering for Mein Schiff Relax in Barcelona
At the close of July, TUI Cruises undertook the first supply of bio-LNG to the Mein Schiff Relax at the Port of Barcelona (Spain), marking a further...
August 10, 2025
Royal Caribbean’s Star OTS makes first call at Port Canaveral FL
RCI-Royal Caribbean’s newest vessel, Star of the Seas, the largest cruise ship presently in service, made her inaugural call at Port Canaveral...
August 10, 2025