Cruise Industry
AIDAdiva opens Busan’s 2026 global cruise season
Busan Port recorded its first call by a round-the-world cruise vessel of the year on Monday, January 12th with the inaugural visit of AIDAdiva. The...
January 13, 2026
MSC Poesia to conclude passenger service early ahead of refit
MSC Poesia is scheduled to end its passenger operations earlier than originally planned, bringing its current voyage to a close in ...
January 13, 2026
TUI's Mein Schiff 5 enters Dubai drydock for scheduled maintenance
TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 5 has entered drydock in Dubai for a planned maintenance and refurbishment period, temporarily suspending her winter...
January 12, 2026
Chef Karime López appointed to lead culinary programme aboard Aqua Lares
Aqua Expeditions has confirmed that Chef Karime López will develop the culinary program for Aqua Lares, the company’s forthcoming ultra...
January 11, 2026
Ponant expands French Polynesia deployment with second vessel
Ponant Explorations Group has outlined plans to expand its presence in French Polynesia by deploying two ships in the region from late 2026 and into...
January 11, 2026
Astro Ocean Cruise’s ship Piano Land resumes Hong Kong homeporting after Malaysia season
The cruise vessel Piano Land has arrived in Hong Kong carrying approximately 1,700 passengers, representing the largest overseas inbound passenger...
January 11, 2026
Oceania Sonata reveals expanded suites ahead of 2027 debut
Oceania Cruises has released details of newly designed and reconfigured suite accommodations for Oceania Sonata, the first vessel in its forthcoming...
January 10, 2026
Silver Muse returns to service following major refit in Palermo
Silversea Cruises’ Silver Muse has re-entered service after completing an extensive refit and refurbishment at Fincantieri's shipyard in...
January 10, 2026
Genting Dream to host Pickleball program during February 2026 cruise
Dream Cruises has entered into a partnership with Performance Pickleball to introduce a dedicated pickleball programme at sea, to be hosted aboard...
January 10, 2026
My Cruises confirms second extended Global Voyage aboard Oceania's Regatta
My Cruises, a subsidiary of Ignite Travel within Australia’s Flight Centre Travel Group, has confirmed a further charter of Oceania’s...
January 10, 2026
Karachi ferry terminal inaugurated ahead of Pakistan–Iran passenger service
A newly constructed ferry terminal at Karachi Port Trust has been inaugurated by Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry...
January 9, 2026
MSC Cruises presents 2026 season and updated brand campaign
MSC Cruises has presented details of its 2026 season, positioning the programme as an opportunity for travellers to plan structured itineraries while...
January 9, 2026
Construction begins on Royal Caribbean’s Miami Cruise Terminal G
Work has commenced on a new cruise terminal at PortMiami dedicated to Royal Caribbean Group/RCG, representing an investment of US$345 million. The...
January 9, 2026
StarCruises and Under Armour introduce fitness-themed voyage on Star Voyager ship
StarCruises has entered into a collaboration with Under Armour to introduce Fitness @ Sea, a themed cruise centred on structured fitness programming...
January 8, 2026
Philippine Ports Authority plans permanent cruise terminal on Manila Bay
The Philippine Ports Authority has prepared a development plan valued at approximately 5 billion pesos, equivalent to about USD 84 million, for the...
January 8, 2026