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Cape Town strengthens position as Africa’s leading cruise homeport for 2025-2026 season
Cape Town’s cruise sector is preparing for a strong 2025-2026 season, with expectations of larger vessels, new itineraries, and continued...
October 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Star Navigator to resume Keelung operations for 2026 Japan and Korea season
StarDream Cruises has confirmed that its flagship Star Navigator (fka Resorts World One) returns to homeport Keelung (Taiwan China) in February...
October 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America commissions Alaska-themed float for 2025 Macy’s Parade
HAL-Holland America Line will bring the essence of Alaska to New York City this November as it debuts its first float in the 99th Macy’s...
October 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Newbuild ship TUI Luzia starts Douro River cruises in 2027
TUI River Cruises has announced the introduction of its first newbuild vessel, TUI Luzia, which will enter service in the summer of 2027 with a debut...
October 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Magnifica to introduce Yacht Club experience on World Cruise 2027
MSC Cruises has confirmed that its signature “ship-within-a-ship” concept, the MSC Yacht Club complex, will be featured on a world cruise...
October 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Isle of Man reports record cruise season growth for 2025
The Isle of Man UK recorded its strongest cruise season to date in 2025, with passenger numbers increasing by 21% compared to the previous year...
October 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Star Princess cruise ship starts Maiden Voyage
Princess Cruises has launched Star Princess, the fleet's newest SPEHERE-Class and the 17th vessel. The ship departed from Barcelona on her inaugural...
October 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
A-ROSA deploys AI-scales to curb food waste at sea
A-ROSA Cruises has introduced smart waste-analysis systems aboard three of its ships, deployed in two distinct cruise regions, aiming to enhance its...
October 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group launches Port Partners program in Seward (Alaska)
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group has inaugurated its first business accelerator under the banner of its new “Port Partners” program, choosing...
October 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Historic Solent ferry company Red Funnel acquired by private equity
Red Funnel, a ferry operator whose roots trace back to 1820, has been acquired by UK investment firm Njord Partners as of late September 2025...
October 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Holyhead handles majority of Wales’ increased cruise shipping traffic
Wales recorded 84 cruise ship visits in 2025, a more than 100% increase compared to the 41 visits logged in 2021, underlining its growing stature as...
October 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port San Diego launches 2025-2026 cruise season with HAL/Holland America
The Port of San Diego has inaugurated its 2025-2026 cruise season in collaboration with long-standing homeport partner HAL-Holland America Line...
October 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Star Clippers schedules 2026-2027 Grand Voyages
Star Clippers has released details of its 2026-2027 Grand Voyages season, offering more than 50 sailings aboard its fleet of three tall ships&mdash...
October 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
UAE opens multiple-entry permits for cruise passengers and crew
The United Arab Emirates, via its Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), has introduced a novel multiple-entry...
October 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Culinary icons join HAL-Holland America’s 2026 Grand Voyages
HAL-Holland America Line will enhance its 2026 Grand Voyages by embedding members of its Culinary Ambassador program into select cruise segments...
October 3, 2025