Cruise Industry
Agreement signed for new cruise terminal at Taranto Port (Italy)
On February 20th, 2026, a framework agreement was formally concluded in Taranto (Italy) between representatives of the port authority and Global...
February 26, 2026
Heritage Expeditions (NZ) takes delivery of Heritage Discoverer ship (fka Silver Explorer/Exploris...
The New Zealand-based small-ship expedition cruise company and travel brand Heritage Expeditions/fleet, has taken delivery of its newest and most...
February 26, 2026
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line introduces interactive lottery system Carnival Millions
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has put into operation a new fleetwide interactive lottery system referred to as Carnival Millions, linking participating...
February 26, 2026
Oceania Cruises launches the Oceania Club Ambassador Program
Oceania Cruises has established a new referral initiative, known as the Oceania Club Ambassador Program, to extend introduction of its brand to...
February 26, 2026- Cruise Industry
Port Ancona's 2026 cruise schedule started with Viking Star
The 2026 cruise season at Port Ancona (Italy) commenced with the arrival of Viking Star from Venice on February 19th, inaugurating an 11-month...
February 25, 2026 
MSC Cruises deploys interactive robots and game shows fleetwide
In advance of the 2026 sailing season, MSC Cruises announced new entertainment programming that incorporates advanced robotic technology alongside...
February 25, 2026
Royal Caribbean's Legend OTS to have first Royal Railway on an ICON Class ship
RCI-Royal Caribbean International’s newest vessel, Legend of the Seas, is the third unit from the ICON series, entering service in July 2026...
February 25, 2026- Cruise Industry
Robert Downey Jr. to serve as the official godfather of Disney Adventure
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has confirmed that actor Robert Downey Jr. will serve as the official godfather of its newest vessel, Disney Adventure, before...
February 24, 2026 
Princess Cruises sets Guiness world record for margaritas aboard Regal Princess
Princess Cruises achieved a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most margaritas sold within an 8-hour period, marking the occasion aboard...
February 23, 2026- Cruise Industry
Scenic Group marks 4 decades with expanded fleet programme
Scenic Group, the river, luxury yacht and touring operator established in 1986, has announced a substantial pipeline of vessels and product...
February 23, 2026 
MSC Splendida ship to homeport in Rio de Janeiro for winter 2026–2027 South American season
MSC Cruises has confirmed that MSC Splendida will commence operations from Rio de Janeiro during the winter season of 2026–2027, marking the...
February 23, 2026
The 2026 CLIA European Summit anchors in Madeira
European leaders of the cruise sector were scheduled to assemble in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, between 23rd and 26th February for the European...
February 23, 2026
Virgin Voyages' ship Brilliant Lady begins service from USA homeports Los Angeles and Seattle/Alaska
Virgin Voyages prepared Brilliant Lady for her inaugural deployment to the Pacific seaboard, with operations commencing in April 2026 from the ports...
February 22, 2026- Cruise Industry
PONANT-owned Paul Gauguin Cruises announces 2028 schedule
Paul Gauguin Cruises (Ponant's fully-owned subsidiary) announced its program of voyages for 2028, comprising 39 all-inclusive sailings of 7 to 14...
February 22, 2026 
Costa Serena ship returns to Europe (2027) after an 11-year deployment in Asia
The Italian cruise vessel Costa Serena has been scheduled for an expanded operational program in 2027 that reconnects Mediterranean and South...
February 22, 2026