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Viking announces 2027–2028 World Cruise itineraries
On August 14th, 2025, Viking confirmed details of its 2027–2028 World Cruise program. The Viking Vesta will depart Fort Lauderdale on December...
August 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Royal Princess sets Southeast Asia course for October 2026
Princess Cruises has confirmed that Royal Princess will embark on her inaugural Southeast Asia deployment in October 2026, establishing Singapore as...
August 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MOL Cruises’ next ship named MITSUI OCEAN SAKURA (Seabourn Sojourn)
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has confirmed that its subsidiary, MOL Cruises Ltd, will introduce a new cruise vessel in late 2026 under the name MITSUI...
August 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Brilliant Lady completes Virgin Voyages fleet circle at Portsmouth
On Monday, August 18th, Brilliant Lady, the newest addition to the Virgin Voyages fleet, made her maiden call in the United Kingdom by arriving at...
August 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL's ship Carnival Adventure returns to revitalize Port Vila after earthquake
Vanuatu has received a long-awaited resumption of cruise tourism as Carnival Adventure called at Port Vila on August 8th, 2025. This marked the...
August 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn unveils 2027–2028 itineraries, including Eclipse Voyage in the Mediterranean
Seabourn has released details of its 2027–2028 deployment, highlighted by a 14-day Mediterranean sailing aboard Seabourn Ovation that will...
August 18, 2025 - Accidents
Man-Overboard alarm interrupts Royal Caribbean's Star OTS preview at CocoCay
During the August 14th preview cruise of Star of the Seas, docked alongside Symphony of the Seas at Royal Caribbean’s private island, Perfect...
August 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises lowers price for refined Spellbound experience on Star Princess
Princess Cruises has revealed the latest iteration of Spellbound by Magic Castle, a speakeasy-style illusion venue (Deck 8) conceived in partnership...
August 18, 2025 - Accidents
Two Carnival cruise ship tourists died in separate drownings at Celebration Key (Bahamas)
Less than a month following its grand unveiling, CCL-Carnival Cruise Line’s private Bahamian resort, Celebration Key, became the site of two...
August 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Dover sees aerial farewell to Carnival Miracle from WWII Mustang
A concluding aerial salute marked the final cruise of Carnival Miracle from Dover (England) on August 10th. A single-seat 1944 Mustang fighter...
August 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Festivale ship's construction/assembly started with the keel laying at Meyer Werft
Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, hosted the keel laying ceremony for CCL-Carnival Cruise Line’s newest Excel-class vessel, Carnival Festivale...
August 17, 2025 - Accidents
Cruise lines change itineraries as Hurricane Erin strengthens in the Caribbean
Major cruise companies have revised sailings in the Caribbean as Hurricane Erin shows signs of intensification. By Friday morning, August 15th, the...
August 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean appoints astronaut Kellie Gerardi as Godmother of Star OTS
RCI-Royal Caribbean has appointed astronaut, author, and science communicator Kellie Gerardi as the Godmother of its newest vessel, Star of the Seas...
August 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Seascape set to debut in Galveston TX with enhanced family offerings
MSC Seascape is scheduled to arrive in Galveston, Texas, in November 2025, introducing an array of new family entertainment options and advanced...
August 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Explora Journeys introduces Ocean Wellness Retreats on Grand Voyages
Explora Journeys, MSC Group's luxury ocean travel brand, has unveiled its new Ocean Wellness Retreats – exclusive day-long wellbeing programs...
August 16, 2025