The 6 Biggest Cruise Trends Travelers Are Following in 2026
A new report from Expedia reveals how cruising is evolving—from private islands to short getaways and more. (more…)
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Strong Cruise Demand for 2026 Signals Industry Shift, Driven by Younger Travelers and High-End Expedition Cruising
New data from Internova Travel Group reveals rising interest in luxury yachts, short cruises and expedition voyages. (more…)
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Best cruise lines of 2026: Consumer Reports
Cruising is having a moment. AAA projects that a record 21.7 million U.S. travellers will book an ocean cruise in 2026, marking a 52 percent increase over the last six years. (more…)
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Cruising Into 2026: Data Reveals Longer, Smarter Cruise Planning
Travelers are gearing up for the 2026 cruise season, and they’re planning earlier than ever. (more…)
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Port Canaveral Sails to ‘Best U.S. Cruise Homeport’ Honors for the Record Sixth Year
Cruise Hive Readers Cite Easy Access, Diversity of Ships, Brands and Itineraries, Commitment to Innovation. (more…)
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Cruise Critic Releases the 2025 ‘Best in Cruise Awards,’ Naming the Best Cruises of the Year
Cruise Critic®, the world’s leading cruise reviews site and online cruise community, has announced the winners of its 17th annual Best in Cruise Awards, naming the best cruise lines and destinations of the year, based on expert insight and traveler ratings. (more…)
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Cruising in 2026: What Passengers Really Want in a Ship Size, Revealed by New Survey
When it comes to booking a holiday at sea, the size of the cruise ship plays a significant role in passengers’ decisions, as revealed by recent research. (more…)
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Princess Cruises’ Discovery Princess Named “Coolest Way To See Alaska” in the Good Housekeeping 2026 Travel Awards
Princess Cruises is proud to announce that Discovery Princess has been named “Coolest Way To See Alaska” in the Good Housekeeping 2026 Travel Awards. (more…)
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Norwegian Cruise Line® Invites Travelers to Embrace the Joy of Missing Out (JOMO) with Travel Week Deal
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today announced its latest holiday promotion just in time for Travel Tuesday – 50% off all cruises and free prepaid gratuities for sailings three nights and longer. (more…)
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Cruise Nation Reports 83% increase in Alaska Holiday Bookings
Cruise Nation, the UK’s leading land and cruise holiday specialist, reveals that Alaska cruises are now its fifth most popular destination following an 83% year-on-year increase in bookings. (more…)
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Celestyal Updates Travel Advisor Education and Training Platform
Celestyal has rebranded its travel advisor education and training platform to better support its trade partners. Currently known as “Celestyal Campus,” the platform will relaunch as “Celestyal Stars” on December 1, ahead of the upcoming Wave Season.
Celestyal Stars will include 16 training modules, covering topics such as brand identity; information about the two-ship fleet; destination knowledge; and tips on how advisors can grow their Celestyal business.
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MSC World America Selected As A Good Housekeeping 2026 Travel Awards Winner
MSC Cruises announced that MSC World America was named a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2026 Travel Awards in the Cruise Getaways category. (more…)
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National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Selected As A Good Housekeeping 2026 Travel Awards Winner
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions’ Alaska’s Inside Passage itinerary has been named a winner of Good Housekeeping’s 2026 Travel Awards. (more…)
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Explora Journeys makes waves on Tiktok
Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has officially launched its presence on TikTok as @ExploraJourneys_, marking an exciting new chapter in the brand’s digital journey. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions Releases 2025 Impact Report Highlighting Tangible Action for Planet and People
Building on its 35-year legacy of responsible exploration, the report details Aurora’s measurable progress, reaffirming the company’s commitment to exploration that actively protects the places it visits. (more…)
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The best cruise lines for families, couples and more according to US News & World Report
When booking a cruise, picking a cruise line can be as important a decision as the destination. (more…)
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BA Perspective – Q3 Earnings Summary – Debt Reduction a Priority Amid Sustained Strength
With Q3 earnings now in, the cruise industry’s momentum remains strong, reflected in solid bookings and continued growth in both capacity and revenue. (more…)
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Explora Journeys Unveils Enhanced Website And Refined Visual Identity
Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has unveiled a newly enhanced website experience alongside a refined visual identity, marking a significant evolution in the brand’s digital and creative journey. (more…)
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Orderbook: $63 Billion of New Cruise Ships Through 2036
Data from Cruise Industry News’ global cruise ship orderbook, which is valued at $63 billion through 2036, shows that just under 70 vessels are currently on order for the next decade. (more…)
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Azamara Cruises Launches “Anything Azamara” Hotline to Strengthen Trade Support and Partnership
Azamara Cruises today announced the launch of its new Anything Azamara hotline – a dedicated phone line designed exclusively for travel advisors. (more…)
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Introducing MXP365 Smart Messaging: a new communication channel that empowers cruise lines to engage guests instantly
A new communication channel empowers cruise lines to engage guests instantly – fully integrated into the MXP365 Digital Guest Journey, available pre-cruise, onboard, and post- cruise. (more…)
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Cruise tourism delivers A$7.32 billion economic impact for Australia
Continuing demand for cruise holidays has delivered A$7.32 billion in economic benefits to the national economy and supported more than 22,000 Australian jobs during 2024-25, according to an economic impact report commissioned by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the Australian Cruise Association (ACA). (more…)
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HX Expeditions and the University of Tasmania Expand World-First Education Program Beyond Antarctica, Beginning with the Arctic
HX Expeditions today announced the global expansion of its pioneering education partnership with the University of Tasmania (UTAS) and its Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS). (more…)
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CLIA confirms return of ‘Cruise Champion’ training programmes
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has announced details of its ‘Cruise Champion’ training programmes for frontline travel agents. (more…)
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Oceania Cruises® and Regent Seven Seas Cruises® Launch PressReader Across Fleets
Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced the launch of PressReader, a newly introduced service across both fleets that delivers thousands of global newspapers, magazines and eBooks directly to guests’ personal devices. (more…)
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Expedition Cruise Spotlight Sessions now online
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released its new Expedition Cruise Spotlight Sessions, a series of online videos designed to give travel agents fresh insight into the booming expedition sector. (more…)
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Hurtigruten’s ‘Ripple Report’ Reveals Over €200m Boost for Norway’s Coastal Communities
A new economic impact study, referred to as the ‘Ripple Report’, has highlighted how Hurtigruten’s iconic Norwegian coastal voyages significantly strengthen the local economy in the communities they visit, proving that cruise tourism can be a key driver in Norway if local value creation is prioritised and sustainably managed. (more…)
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AAA Predicts Record 21.7 Million to Cruise in 2026
2026 is expected to mark the fourth consecutive year of record cruise passenger volume. (more…)
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Over 70% Of Travelers Are Embracing the “Joy Of Missing Out” as the New Way to Vacation
After years of “revenge travel” and jam-packed holidays, a new mindset is taking hold and reshaping how people think about vacation: the Joy of Missing Out (JOMO). (more…)
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Riviera Explorer Announces Record-Breaking Success
This summer, Riviera Travel launched Riviera Explorer. The new digital learning platform offers everything travel advisors need to help sell, promote and understand Riviera Travel. (more…)
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Cruise Planners Travel Franchise Launches Next-Generation Technology & AI Enhancements to Support Travel Advisors
Cruise Planners introduced several new travel technology enhancements during its annual convention onboard the Wonder of the Seas. (more…)
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Virgin Voyages, Google Cloud Partner to Launch AI Agents
Virgin Voyages and Google Cloud have announced a strategic partnership to embed generative AI across the line’s business, with more than 50 specialized AI agents on Gemini Enterprise now deployed company-wide. (more…)
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ABTA: cruising more popular with younger people than over-65s
Cruising is increasingly becoming more popular amongst younger travellers than it is with over 65s, according to the 2025-2026 Holiday Habits Report by ABTA. (more…)
Port-City Mobility Challenges in Ho Chi Minh City: Cruise Tourism Infrastructure, Stakeholder Governance, and Sustainable Urban Transitions
This study addresses the underexplored area of cruise tourism competitiveness in emerging Asian cities, focusing on port-city mobility and governance in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam. (more…)
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Travel Weekly Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2025: Winners unveiled
Shining a spotlight on the best of the best, the Travel Weekly Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 gathered the region’s top champions and industry leaders for an evening of celebration and recognition on 7 October 2025. (more…)
2025 Readers’ Choice Awards: all the winners – Condé Nast Traveller
Welcome to The 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. This is the 28th edition of our annual event, and, as with last year, the results are based purely on votes from our UK readership. (more…)
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65 Percent of 2026 Newbuilds To Be Powered by Alternative Fuels
Data from Cruise Industry News’ global cruise ship orderbook shows that nearly 65 percent of the ocean vessels on order for 2026 will be powered by alternative fuels. (more…)
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Sip at Sea: A Princess Cruises Cocktail Collection by Global Mixologist Rob Floyd Now Available on Amazon
Created in partnership with Princess Cruises, world-renowned global mixologist and Princess ambassador Rob Floyd presents Sip at Sea: A Princess Cruises Cocktail Collection – an imaginative and interactive cocktail book now available on Amazon and onboard all 17 Princess ships. (more…)
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“30 Cruises, 30 Days” Giveaway to Celebrate Cruise Critic’s 30th Anniversary
Cruise Critic is gearing up to celebrate its anniversary month with the largest giveaway in the company’s 30-year history. (more…)
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UK Government and industry launch Cruise Growth Plan to Boost Maritime Tourism and Coastal Economies
In a landmark move to strengthen the UK’s maritime and tourism sectors, the UK Government, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), and the UK Chamber of Shipping have jointly launched the UK Cruise Growth Plan. (more…)
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