New route expands Genoa Airport network supporting the German cruise market, with passengers embarking on Costa Cruises ships
The new direct connection between Genoa and Frankfurt, starting on Sunday 28 March 2027, will be operated by Discover Airlines with 180-seat Airbus A320, twice weekly (on Saturdays and Sundays), throughout the entire 2027 summer season. (more…)
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Virgin Voyages is celebrating a major win. On August 13, the company notched its the biggest revenue day in history, surpassing its previous Black Friday 2025 record.
Russian company Doninturflot has begun offering cruise packages for Russian tourists on the Yangtze River in China. 

Cruise Month will return to Australasia this October as Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) rolls out initiatives to help travel advisors make the most of the region’s growing hunger for cruising.
New funding will help AECO members improve emissions reporting and identify opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Arctic operations. 
Disney Cruise Line revealed the first details and images of its new ship class, which will be built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany. 
P&O Cruises is extending its successful partnership with award-winning Barbados chefs to bring a second season of its exclusive A Taste of Barbados culinary experience to guests sailing the Caribbean this winter.
A-ROSA River Cruises has released the brochure for its 2027 anniversary season. Headed under the company’s new claim, “Cruise Your Way”, the digital brochure presents the 2027 river cruise programme, including 20 new itineraries on the Rhine and Danube, in a refreshed design.
There are few places that reward curiosity like the Northwest Passage. History, ice, and living culture meet in the storied Northwest Passage. 
Co-developed with leading cruise operators like HX Expeditions, the new step-by-step digital workflow connects to NAPA Logbook and NAPA Fleet Intelligence for live, fleet-wide safety oversight.
MSC World Asia will bring an expanded wellness experience to the Mediterranean when she begins sailing in December 2026, with a redesigned MSC Aurea Spa offering panoramic ocean views, advanced treatments and personalized wellness services. 
Water levels on the Rhine have fallen to new lows as a prolonged heatwave continues to grip Europe, creating challenges for cruise operators, shipping and travelers alike.
Built at Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Maryland, American Beauty and American Rhapsody will be the line’s 29th and 30th ships.
Those looking to exchange the cooler UK months for winter sunshine can take advantage of up to £150 onboard spending credit per cabin on a host of sailings with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines throughout Autumn, Winter and beyond.
The 3rd Hour of TODAY announced that it will travel to Alaska and the Bahamas to spotlight conservation efforts protecting marine environments in both destinations. The segments are sponsored by MSC Cruises.
Thousands of Holland America Line guests gathered on decks across three ships to witness the rare phenomenon of a total solar eclipse this week. 


Havila Voyages has launched a collaboration with the award-winning B-Corp certified company Ocean Bottle. Guests traveling aboard the environmentally friendly coastal cruise ships can now purchase a specially designed, Havila-branded Ocean Bottle in the onboard shop. 
Costa Cruises is celebrating the end of summer with a “Labor Day Sale” featuring a free balcony cabin upgrade on Mediterranean, Caribbean and Canary Island itineraries.
Guests on board two of Oceanwide Expeditions’ vessels enjoyed a spectacular total eclipse in Scoresby Sund, Northeast Greenland, on unique itineraries designed around the line of totality on 12 August 2026. 
As luxury travelers increasingly seek more meaningful ways to see the world, Oceania Cruises® is shining a spotlight on its portfolio of longer voyages, offering guests the opportunity to explore the globe’s most captivating destinations with greater depth, comfort and ease.
Carnival Cruise Line has become the first cruise line to partner with Sneaker Impact, a Miami-based organization dedicated to keeping footwear out of landfills, to launch a new shoe recycling initiative across its U.S. fleet. 

Ferry operator Seajets still has three cruise vessels laid up in Greece, having acquired a series of cruise ships during the pandemic.
A new youth area and a giant gaming screen are among the family-friendly features that will be on Crystal’s newest cruise ship. 
