Cruise Industry
Ritz-Carlton Ilma’s maiden UK call ushers in a new chapter for Portsmouth
On July 8th, Portsmouth International Port welcomed its first-ever LNG–powered cruise mega-yacht, Ilma. The vessel, operated by The Ritz...
July 11, 2025
Oceania Cruises takes delivery of Oceania Allura
Oceania Cruises has formally taken delivery of Oceania Allura, the 8th vessel in its boutique fleet, at Fincantieri’s Genoa shipyard. As the...
July 11, 2025
Star of the Seas joins Royal Caribbean's Icon Class fleet
RCI-Royal Caribbean has formally taken delivery of Star of the Seas, its second Icon Class liner, in a ceremony held at the Meyer Turku shipyard in...
July 11, 2025
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveils its 2027‑2028 itinerary program
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled its most expansive ultra‑luxury itinerary to date, presenting 234 voyages in its 2027‑2028 Voyage...
July 10, 2025
Limited‑release 2026 cruises on DCL-Disney's ships Magic and Wonder now open for booking
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has unveiled a limited slate of additions to its 2026 itinerary for the sisterships Disney Magic and Disney Wonder. Among the...
July 10, 2025
ACL-American Cruise Lines christens American Patriot in Newport (Rhode Island)
ACL-American Cruise Lines has formally inaugurated its latest small ship, American Patriot, in Newport, Rhode Island, aligning the ceremony with the...
July 10, 2025
Avolta debuts luxury boutiques at sea on NCL's ship Norwegian Aqua
The Basel, Switzerland-based global travel retailer Avolta has introduced a new retail shopping experience on NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line’s...
July 10, 2025
AIDA Evolution program expanded with 4 more ships scheduled for drydock refurbishments by 2028
As part of its largest fleet modernization effort to date, AIDA Cruises' AIDA Evolution program aims to extend the operational life and guest appeal...
July 9, 2025
Hurtigruten's HX Expeditions rolls out largest-ever agent incentive to celebrate 130 years
In honour of 130 years at the forefront of polar exploration, HX/Hurtigruten Expeditions has launched its most ambitious global incentive yet for...
July 9, 2025
Atlas Ocean Voyages schedules 17‑night Canadian Arctic Discovery cruise in 2026
Atlas Ocean Voyages/AOV has scheduled the "Canadian Arctic Discovery" itinerary for 2026, aboard World Voyager ship. The 17-night polar voyage, from...
July 9, 2025
World’s oldest cruise ship MS Astoria arrives in Ghent for scrapping
MS Astoria, recognized as the oldest ocean-going passenger ship in the world, has been towed into Ghent, Belgium, to begin dismantling after 77 years...
July 9, 2025
Celebrity Xcel ship unveils 4 immersive new venues
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled 4 novel venues aboard the Celebrity Xcel, designed to enrich the voyage with opportunities to both explore and restore...
July 8, 2025
Mega-yacht SeaDream II completes its first emission‑free port stay
SeaDream Yacht Club’s mega-yacht SeaDream II made maritime history during its recent call at Bergen, Norway, when it connected to shore power...
July 8, 2025
Cunard reports strong surge for 2027 cruises booking
Cunard Line has reported a notable surge in bookings following the launch of its 2027 program, revealing a 55% increase in nights booked during the...
July 7, 2025
Scenic Group joins Ensemble Travel’s exclusive portfolio
Scenic Group has forged a preferred partnership with Ensemble Travel, a boutique consortium of North American travel agencies, bringing its luxury...
July 7, 2025