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Viking OCEAN's newest ship Viking Mira christened in Venice
Viking marked the official naming of its newest ocean vessel, Viking Mira, during a traditional ceremony held in Venice on June 1st, 2026. Rebecca...
June 4, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Travel retailer Starboard expands partnership with Princess Cruises
Travel retailer Starboard has expanded its partnership with Princess Cruises, less than a year after introducing its first shipboard retail concept...
June 3, 2026 - Accidents
GI illness/norovirus outbreak on Lindblad's ship National Geographic Sea Bird in Alaska
A gastrointestinal illness outbreak affected 12 people aboard the expedition vessel National Geographic Sea Bird during a 6-day voyage in Southeast...
June 3, 2026 - Accidents
NCL cancels 12 Norwegian Viva cruises (winter 2027-2028)
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has cancelled ~3 months of scheduled voyages aboard Norwegian Viva, affecting departures between November 1st, 2027 and...
June 3, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Amadeus Aurea ship enters service following Amsterdam naming ceremony
Amadeus River Cruises has officially named its newest vessel, Amadeus Aurea, during a ceremony held in Amsterdam on May 15th. The 158-passenger...
June 3, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises schedules its largest-ever European deployment for 2028
Princess Cruises has opened sales for its most extensive European deployment to date, featuring 291 departures across 150 itineraries during the 2028...
June 2, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys' ship Explora III completes sea trials
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has successfully completed the sea trials of Explora III, the latest vessel being constructed for Explora Journeys...
June 2, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Aroya Cruises’ ship Manara selected as floating hotel during Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games
The cruise ship Manara, operated by Aroya Cruises, has been selected to accommodate thousands of competitors during the 2026 Mediterranean Games in...
June 2, 2026 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line inaugurates a series of enhancements at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line marked a significant milestone on June 1st, with the inauguration of a series of enhancements at RelaxAway/Half Moon Cay...
June 2, 2026 - Accidents
Oceanwide Expeditions' ship MV Hondius cleared to resume cruises after deep cleaning
Oceanwide Expeditions has confirmed that the planned deep cleaning and disinfection programme aboard m/v Hondius has been completed in Rotterdam and...
June 1, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Port Las Palmas (Canary Islands) prepares for Seatrade Cruise Med 2026
The Port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Canary Islands) is preparing to take centre stage in the international cruise calendar in September 2026 as...
June 1, 2026 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian sets opening date for Great Tides Waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has confirmed that Great Tides Waterpark, the newest attraction within its private island destination of Great Stirrup Cay...
June 1, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Emerald Cruises christened newest ship Emerald Astra in Amsterdam
Emerald Cruises & Tours formally introduced Emerald Astra, the latest addition to its European river fleet, during a christening ceremony held in...
June 1, 2026 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line extends European cruises with year-round deployment through Winter 2028
HAL-Holland America Line is expanding its European deployment into a continuous year-round programme, extending operations beyond the traditional...
May 31, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises revises 2027 Great Lakes programme aboard HANSEATIC inspiration
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises/HLC has confirmed a revised programme for the Great Lakes 2027 season aboard HANSEATIC inspiration, reshaping its previously...
May 31, 2026