Cruise news
- 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 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises launches Gérard Bertrand wine pairing experience at sea
Oceania Cruises has announced the introduction of a new wine-focused dining program in partnership with Gérard Bertrand, the acclaimed French...
July 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal’s Formula 1 Cruise merges Grand Prix thrills with Arabian Gulf sailing
Celestyal Cruises has unveiled a bespoke sports-themed itinerary for December 2025 on Celestyal Journey ship, designed as a gateway to the Abu Dhabi...
July 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Orient Express Corinthian ship scheduled for Caribbean debut in Fall 2026
Accor Cruises' brand Orient Express has unveiled the launch of its first superyacht, Orient Express Corinthian, scheduled to commence operations in...
July 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
TUI River Cruises introduces new onboard venues aboard TUI Bahareya for upcoming Nile sailings
TUI River Cruises has revealed the newly developed onboard venues aboard the TUI Bahareya ship, scheduled to commence its maiden voyage along the...
July 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises changes Winter 2025–2026 deployments amid Middle East instability
Costa Cruises has revised its deployment plans for the winter 2025–2026 season, with a significant shift away from previously scheduled...
July 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises unveils phased rollout of 2027–2028 fleet deployments
Celebrity Cruises has announced a structured launch plan for its 2027–2028 fleet deployment schedule, reflecting a global itinerary program...
July 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
SeaDream schedules Caribbean superyacht voyages for Spring 2028
SeaDream Yacht Club has unveiled its spring 2028 Caribbean season, featuring 32 new voyages aboard the newly refurbished SeaDream I and SeaDream II...
July 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Catania Port reopens Pier 25 with a new/3rd cruise berth for mega‑ships
Catania Cruise Port (Sicily, Italy), under the management of Global Ports Holding/GPH, has reached a significant development milestone with the...
July 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL's ship Carnival Panorama extends Mexican Riviera cruises through Spring 2028
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced a significant extension of the Carnival Panorama's deployment from Long Beach/LA, California, into spring 2028...
July 25, 2025 - Accidents
Crew member dies after jumping overboard from Icon OTS near Bahamas
Late on the evening of July 24, as Icon of the Seas sailed the eastern Caribbean approximately 200 miles east of Nassau, a grave emergency unfolded...
July 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Greece launches seasonal cruise passenger fee to tackle overtourism
Greece has introduced a new disembarkation fee on cruise passengers arriving at its ports and island destinations, effective Monday, July 21st, 2025...
July 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Smithsonian Journeys resumes Mississippi River cruises with historic commentary onboard
Smithsonian Journeys is reintroducing a Mississippi River itinerary to its cruise portfolio for the first time since 2019, marking its return to USA...
July 24, 2025