Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages concludes Appreciation Month with Branson at the helm
Virgin Voyages has concluded its most extensive First Mate Appreciation Month yet, culminating in a 17-city roadshow that reached more than 1,000...
June 17, 2025
PortMiami's 2025 cruise season: 7 new vessels set sail
PortMiami is set to host a significant expansion in its cruise homeporting operations during the 2025 season, welcoming 7 new vessels. These...
June 17, 2025
MSC Magnifica to introduce MSC Yacht Club in Summer 2026
In the summer of 2026, MSC Magnifica will become the latest vessel in the MSC Cruises fleet to feature the MSC Yacht Club, the line's premium "ship...
June 17, 2025
Costa Cruises introduces Sea & Land Destinations for 2025
Costa Cruises has unveiled its Sea & Land Destinations itineraries for the 2025 season, combining maritime exploration with curated land-based...
June 16, 2025
Moonlight immersion at sea with Azamara Cruises' night tours
Azamara Cruises, revered for its Destination Immersion ethos and extended nightly stays, has navigated a new course by transforming nocturnal hours...
June 16, 2025
Greece rolls out €20 cruise levy for Santorini and Mykonos
Beginning July 1, 2025, vessels calling at the Greek island ports of Santorini and Mykonos during the high season will be subject to a €20 per...
June 16, 2025
Cordelia Cruises (India) prepares for IPO to fuel fleet expansion
Waterways Leisure Tourism, the Mumbai-based operator behind Cordelia Cruises, has submitted a Draft Red Herring Prospectus with India’s SEBI...
June 16, 2025
Celestyal Discovery unveils refurbished staterooms ahead of dual-region deployment
Celestyal Cruises has revealed the results of a significant winter refurbishment to its vessel Celestyal Discovery, providing an early look at the...
June 15, 2025
Aqua Mare sets standard for small‑ship Galápagos cruising
The Aqua Mare luxury yacht of the Aqua Expeditions/fleet is now based year-round in the Galápagos Islands. With a capacity for 16 guests...
June 15, 2025
Cunard's Queen Elizabeth homeported in Seattle & Miami with full-season Alaskan & Caribbean...
Cunard’s ship Queen Elizabeth made an inaugural arrival in Seattle (Washington) on June 12th, marking the first time the vessel has been...
June 15, 2025
P&O Cruises offers 650 agent ship-visits in 2025 programme
P&O Cruises has released its 2025 ship‑visit programme, offering more than 650 travel‑agent places fleetwide, marking the company’s...
June 14, 2025
VIDEO: Virgin Voyages’ Mermaids gain life
Virgin Voyages, celebrated for charting a path of emotional resonance and personal discovery across the seas, has given its emblematic mermaid...
June 14, 2025
Princess Cruises homeport two ships (Sapphire & Diamond) in Singapore for winter 2026-2027
Princess Cruises will return two of its sister ships—Sapphire Princess joining Diamond Princess—to Singapore for the 2026-2027 Asia...
June 14, 2025
Aroya Cruises’ first ship, the Aroya, repositioned to the Mediterranean
Aroya Cruises’ first ship, the Aroya, has been repositioned to the Mediterranean ahead of its inaugural season in the region. Expectations are...
June 14, 2025
Variety Cruises (Greece) completed fleetwide refurbishments ahead of 2025 season
The Greek company and travel brand Variety Cruises has completed a comprehensive 7-month (~EUR 1 million) fleetwide refurbishment project (based in...
June 13, 2025