Cruise Industry
Seabourn Quest restarted cruises after major drydock refit and refurbishment
Seabourn’s ship Seabourn Quest has resumed service following what the company describes as the most comprehensive interior refurbishment...
June 8, 2026
Port Valencia introduces Spain’s first EES-Compatible Passenger Border Control Facility
The Port of Valencia has become the first Spanish port to implement a passenger border control system compatible with the European Entry/Exit System...
June 8, 2026
Holland America’s ship MS Zaandam shortened an Alaska cruise due to propulsion issue
Holland America Line/HAL’s ship ms Zaandam curtailed an Alaska cruise following a technical issue affecting one of the propulsion systems...
June 8, 2026
Adora Magic City launches China’s first Cruise-to-Nowhere voyage
Adora Magic City departed homeport Shanghai on June 6th, inaugurating the country’s first cruise-to-nowhere (portless) itinerary. The voyage...
June 8, 2026
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection refinances amid ongoing losses
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, established with the ambition of extending a renowned luxury hospitality brand into the cruise sector, has secured...
June 7, 2026
Carnival Corporation and CCL receive Sustainability Awards from Port Seattle
Carnival Corporation and its largest subsidiary, CCL-Carnival Cruise Line, have been recognized by the Port of Seattle with two Sustainable Century...
June 7, 2026
Cunard's ship RMS Queen Mary 2 to gain more staterooms during 2027 refit & refurbishment
Cunard Line is preparing a significant refurbishment of its flagship, RMS Queen Mary 2, that will increase the vessel’s capacity through the...
June 7, 2026
CCL-Carnival schedules President’s Cruise and Project ACE ship's construction
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced plans for its first President’s Cruise, scheduled to sail in 2027. The announcement was made by CCL's...
June 7, 2026
DCL-Disney Cruise Line receives 2025 Blue Circle Award in Vancouver
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has been awarded the 2025 Blue Circle Award by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, marking another year of recognition for...
June 6, 2026
Virgin Voyages expands Caribbean schedule with 38 new Resilient Lady cruises for 2028
Virgin Voyages has introduced a programme of 38 new Caribbean departures aboard Resilient Lady for 2028, further strengthening its presence in the...
June 6, 2026
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line extends Maranics partnership for 3rd consecutive year
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has renewed its partnership with maritime software provider Maranics for a third consecutive year, continuing a...
June 6, 2026
StarDream Cruises to broadcast FIFA World Cup 2026 fleetwide
StarDream Cruises has announced that live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be available across its fleet throughout the tournament, which is...
June 6, 2026
MSC's newest cruise ship World Asia to be christened in Le Havre in September
MSC Cruises has confirmed that its new flagship, MSC World Asia, will be officially named in Le Havre, France, on November 28th, shortly before the...
June 5, 2026
El Escudo enters service as hybrid passenger vessel at the Port of Los Angeles
A new chapter in low-emission passenger vessel operations has begun in Southern California with the entry into service of El Escudo, a hybrid...
June 5, 2026Virgin Voyages unifies Group Booking Program for travel advisors
Virgin Voyages has introduced a new consolidated Groups program designed to provide travel advisors with greater flexibility, streamlined booking...
June 5, 2026