Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises to deploy two ships (Diamond and Sapphire) to Japan in 2027
Princess Cruises has detailed its most extensive program in Japanese waters to date, set for March to December 2027, with sailings placed on sale...
August 10, 2025
Celebrity Cruises unveils 2027–2028 voyages
Celebrity Cruises has set forth its schedule for the 2027–2028 season, charting courses that will span Europe, Alaska, Hawaii, Australia, Japan...
August 10, 2025
Disney’s next Wish-class ship begins construction in Papenburg (Germany)
At the shipyard in Papenburg (Germany), DCL/Disney Cruise Line commenced the construction of its latest vessel with a traditional steel-cutting...
August 9, 2025
Hamburg (Germany) emerges as EU’s trailblazer in shore power supply for cruise ships
The Port of Hamburg (Germany) has positioned itself at the forefront of maritime decarbonization by offering comprehensive shore‐power facilities for...
August 6, 2025
ACL-American Cruise Lines adds Revolutionary War Cruise to extended 2026 offerings
ACL-American Cruise Lines has introduced a new itinerary for 2026 in observance of the 250th anniversary of the USA. The newly announced 32-day...
August 5, 2025
Scarlet Lady ship opens Virgin Voyages’ Iceland chapter
Virgin Voyages celebrated a milestone this week as Scarlet Lady became the first ship in the fleet to visit Iceland, marking the brand’s...
August 5, 2025
Windstar launches short European cruises in 2026 (Quick Getaways itineraries)
Windstar Cruises has introduced a new lineup of short-duration European sailings aimed at travelers seeking concise yet immersive getaways. Launching...
August 5, 2025
Viking opens bookings for 2027–2028 cruises across all continents
Viking Cruises has officially opened reservations for its 2027–2028 ocean and expedition itineraries, with voyages scheduled across all seven...
August 4, 2025
Azamara to introduce upgraded top suite experience from 2026
Azamara Cruises has announced an upcoming enhancement to its top-tier accommodations, with a suite experience upgrade scheduled to take effect on...
August 4, 2025
China records 40 % surge in cruise passenger throughput and marine tourism growth in H1 2025
China’s Ministry of Natural Resources reported that cruise passenger throughput at its ports increased by 40.1% year on year during the first...
August 3, 2025
Explora Journeys schedules Caribbean holiday cruises in 2025
Explora Journeys has detailed its holiday programming for late 2025, offering Caribbean itineraries aboard EXPLORA I and the newly delivered EXPLORA...
August 2, 2025
Fred. Olsen to install Mediterranean-inspired “Fresco” dining venue on Borealis
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines plans to commission a new open-air venue named Fresco aboard Borealis, unveiling it this November as part of the ship&rsquo...
August 2, 2025
Terra Nova Expeditions to launch Antarctic voyages aboard refurbished RMS St Helena
Australian entrepreneur Greg Carter, known for co-founding Chimu Adventures and serving on the Mawson’s Huts Foundation board, has established...
August 2, 2025
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions details 2027–2028 Global Voyage Program
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has outlined its initial plans for the 2027–2028 season, marking a continued commitment to global...
August 2, 2025
Saudi Arabia establishes first cruise shipping regulations to support Vision 2030 and Red Sea...
Saudi Arabia has introduced its inaugural regulatory framework for cruise operations in its territorial waters, a development aimed at positioning...
August 1, 2025