Cruise Industry

MSC Cruises launches 2024-2025 Brazil season (MSC Seaview ship from Santos)
MSC Cruises has commenced its 2024-2025 cruise season in Brazil with the arrival of MSC Seaview ship in homeport Santos on November 10th. Following...
November 13, 2024
CCL-Carnival expands 2026-2027 cruise lineup with new sailings from New York and Long Beach
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its 2026-2027 itineraries with new offerings that include voyages from New York City on Carnival Venezia and an...
November 13, 2024
Fred Olsen’s 2026 summer itineraries feature Solar Eclipse cruises and Freedom Fare Promise
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled its 2026 summer itineraries departing from Rosyth, offering a Freedom Fare Price Promise to early...
November 12, 2024
Riviera rebrands as Riviera Travel, unveiling new expansion plans for North America
The UK-based Riviera River Cruises/fleet has initiated a rebranding in North America, adopting the name "Riviera Travel" to align with its...
November 12, 2024
Oceania Cruises unveils 2026 Grand Voyages collection with 60 new itineraries
Oceania Cruises has unveiled 60 itineraries within its 2026 collection, highlighting 17 distinctive 'Grand Voyages.' Part of the line’s second...
November 12, 2024
HX-Hurtigruten Expeditions launches first-ever loyalty program
Hurtigruten Expeditions (HX) has launched “HX Explorers,” its first dedicated loyalty program designed to reward both experienced...
November 11, 2024
Viking names 2 new Nile River cruise ships in ceremony at Karnak Temple
Viking recently named its newest riverboats - Viking Hathor and Viking Sobek, during an exclusive celebration in Luxor (Egypt). The ceremonial...
November 11, 2024
NCL's ship Norwegian Dawn refuels with 100% waste biofuel blend in IJmuiden
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line’s ship Norwegian Dawn recently refueled with a B30 sustainable biofuel blend from Dutch provider GoodFuels while at...
November 10, 2024
Sapphire Princess ship's 2026 Canada and New England inaugural cruise season
For travelers drawn to the vibrant fall foliage, coastal villages, and rich history of North America's eastern coast, Princess Cruises has unveiled...
November 10, 2024
MSC Cruises elevates loyalty program with new Blue Diamond tier for elite voyagers
MSC Cruises has unveiled a new elite loyalty tier in its MSC Voyagers Club, introducing the exclusive Blue Diamond level. This tier, reserved for MSC...
November 10, 2024
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line - 2 decades and 3M tourists departing Jacksonville Florida
Marking 20 years of continuous cruising from Jacksonville, CCL-Carnival Cruise Line celebrated on November 7th by underscoring its long-standing...
November 9, 2024
Crystal expands fleet with new order for 3rd luxury ocean ship from Fincantieri
Crystal has confirmed an order with the distinguished Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to construct a third ocean vessel, utilizing an option under...
November 9, 2024
Heraklion welcomes its 500,000th cruise passenger in record-breaking 2024
For the first time in its history, Port Heraklion, Crete Island has surpassed half a million cruise passengers within a single season, marking a...
November 8, 2024
Construction begins on first new Mersey ferry in 6+ decades
Construction is progressing on the first new ship for Mersey Ferry (River Mersey service in northwest England UK) in 6+ decades at the Cammell Laird...
November 8, 2024
Princess Cruises unveils 131-day Circle Pacific/World Voyage 2026 (Coral Princess ship)
Princess Cruises has unveiled its most extensive destination-focused itinerary to date with the introduction of a 131-day Circle Pacific Voyage...
November 8, 2024