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CLIA announces Cruise Week 2025 campaign with expanded trade engagement
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has confirmed Cruise Week 2025 will take place from 15th to 21st September in...
July 31, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Avalon Waterways introduces late-season “Cosy Cruise Collection” for 2025
Avalon Waterways has announced a new offering for late 2025, launching its “Cosy Cruise Collection” designed for travelers seeking a...
July 31, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises UK signs industry’s largest ship management deal with V.Ships Leisure
Marella Cruises UK has secured a landmark 5‑year technical service agreement with V.Ships Leisure, marking a pivotal shift in the management of its 5...
July 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Havila Pollux ship transforms into floating concert hall for Blues Cruise 2026
Havila Voyages has confirmed the first wave of musicians set to perform aboard Havila Pollux for the 2026 Havila Blues Cruise. Sailing on the...
July 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
SH Minerva rejoins Swan Hellenic fleet ahead of Antarctic and Asia‑Pacific deployments
The 2021-built expedition vessel SH Minerva rejoined the Swan Hellenic fleet, after extended inactivity caused by sanctions and legal constraints...
July 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Great Stirrup Cay set for transformation as NCL adds Great Tides Waterpark
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled a sweeping transformation of its Bahamian retreat, Great Stirrup Cay. Scheduled for summer 2026, the nearly 6...
July 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten’s ‘Open Village’ initiative offers a gentle counter to overtourism
Hurtigruten has launched a new “Open Village” concept aboard its Signature Line coastal voyages in Norway, designed as a thoughtful...
July 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line schedules an expansive Alaskan season (3 ships) in 2027
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled its 2027 deployment for Alaska, anchoring 3 ships—Carnival Spirit, Carnival Legend, and Carnival Luminosa...
July 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Live music expands fleetwide as Holland America rolls out new entertainment program
HAL-Holland America Line has begun implementing a major refresh of its onboard entertainment offerings, with changes underway on six ships and the...
July 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Star Voyager to operate limited-run weekend voyages between Hong Kong and Xiamen
Star Cruises has confirmed the launch of six exclusive short cruises aboard the Star Voyager, set to depart Friday evenings from Ocean Terminal in...
July 29, 2025 - Accidents
Federal Authorities investigate incident on CCL's ship Carnival Dream
Federal officials have confirmed that an incident occurred aboard Carnival Dream while the ship was underway, reportedly on or around July 23, 2025...
July 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Two CCL ships (Mardi Gras and Carnival Pride) docked simultaneously at Celebration Key
On July 25th, CCL-Carnival Cruise Line reached a significant operational benchmark at Celebration Key (Bahamas), as two of its vessels—Mardi...
July 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Santo Domingo (Dominicana) eyes homeport status with new cruise terminal analysis
The Dominican Port Authority (APORDOM), under the leadership of Jean Luis Rodríguez, is conducting a feasibility appraisal for a purpose-built...
July 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises extended 2027–2028 schedule
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has announced its sailing schedule for 2027-Q4, extending into early 2028, with a lineup of 28 new itineraries fleetwide. The...
July 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
New Zealand government signals support for cruise industry amid regional decline
New Zealand’s government has acknowledged the economic importance of the cruise sector following a summit held with major industry stakeholders...
July 27, 2025