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Riviera Rhapsody cruise ship to join Riviera Travel UK in 2028
The UK-based Riviera Travel will expand its European fleet with the introduction of Riviera Rhapsody, scheduled to enter service in April 2028...
May 27, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Fincantieri delivers Viking Mira at Ancona shipyard
Fincantieri and Viking have marked the delivery of Viking Mira at the Italian builder’s Ancona shipyard, continuing a long-standing partnership...
May 27, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Crystal Grace ship to feature dedicated crew recreation area
Crystal Cruises has introduced a dedicated recreation area for crew members aboard Crystal Grace, the company’s first newbuild in 25 years...
May 27, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Explora Journeys opens bookings for EXPLORA II ship's winter 2026-2027 Mediterranean cruises
Explora Journeys has opened reservations for the “A Serene Mediterranean” winter 2026–2027 schedule for the EXPLORA II ship, along...
May 26, 2026 - Cruise Industry

CCL expands Baltimore cruise homeporting with Carnival Miracle ship
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line is set to broaden its operations from the Port of Baltimore through a new two-year agreement with the Maryland Port...
May 26, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Seabourn Sojourn concludes Seabourn service ahead of Mitsui Ocean Cruises transfer
Seabourn Sojourn has completed her final revenue season under Seabourn Cruise Line, closing out a charter arrangement. Later this month, the vessel...
May 26, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Azamara Cruises expands 2028 schedule with largest Asian season to date
Azamara has unveiled its spring, summer and autumn 2028 deployment, introducing one of the most extensive destination-led programmes in the...
May 26, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Isle of Man Steam Packet suspends Dublin service amid port infrastructure constraints
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has cancelled its seasonal ferry service between Douglas and Dublin for the period from July 23rd to October 1st...
May 25, 2026 - Accidents

WHO continues monitoring following hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius
The hantavirus outbreak associated with the cruise ship Hondius remains stable, according to updates issued by the World Health Organization/WHO, as...
May 25, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Kenya plans new ferry for congested Likoni crossing
The Kenyan government has announced plans to acquire a new high-capacity ferry for the Likoni crossing in Mombasa, a move intended to relieve...
May 25, 2026 - Cruise Industry

HAL-Holland America Line opens bookings for 2028 Grand Voyages
HAL-Holland America Line has opened reservations for its 2028 Grand Voyages/world cruise program, unveiling extended itineraries aboard the vessels...
May 25, 2026 - Cruise Industry

CCL-Carnival expands Isla Tropicale/Roatan with new Mangrove Bay development
Carnival Cruise Line/CCL has introduced a new visual identity and expanded recreational facilities at its private destination of Isla Tropicale (fka...
May 24, 2026 - Cruise Industry

CCL's ship Carnival Glory restarted cruises following drydock refurbishment in Freeport
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has returned Carnival Glory to service from Port Canaveral following a recent drydock refurbishment (April 25-May 11) at...
May 24, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Mykonos (Greece) enhances tender operations at Old Port
The completion of a new tender berth pier at Mykonos Island's Old Port is a significant infrastructure improvement aimed at strengthening safety...
May 24, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Seabourn introduces Alaska culinary program aboard Encore ship
Seabourn has introduced a new culinary program tailored specifically for its 2026 Alaska season, bringing regional ingredients, coastal traditions...
May 24, 2026