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Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2028 Europe season, offering travelers more opportunities to explore the continent with expanded sailings across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and beyond. 
Respected Australian cruise industry champion, the late Christine Cole, has been inducted into the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Hall of Fame in a presentation at this year’s Western Australian Cruise Exchange in Perth. 
Crystal announced today the appointment of Captain Placido Libro as Master of Crystal Serenity, effective Aug. 14, 2026. Captain Libro succeeds Captain Birger J. Vorland, who recently concluded his distinguished career of nearly five decades of service with the brand.
Acapulco Cruise Port recently unveiled its new brand identity during a special event, marking an important milestone in the transformation of the port and the destination’s renewed positioning within the international cruise industry. 
Port Argentario is celebrating a major milestone in its cruise development journey, marking ten years of steady growth and welcoming a record 82 cruise calls during the 2026 season. 

Roberto Bruzzone has been appointed as president of MSC Cruises, the cruise line said in a press release.
MSC Cruises has unveiled an expanded onboard retail offering for MSC World Asia, introducing new luxury boutiques, family-focused shopping experiences, and exclusive brand partnerships ahead of the ship’s debut in December 2026.
Following an interactive workshop at the Cruise Europe Conference in Reykjavik, led by the commercial team, Louise Landler and Luis de Carvalho, at Copenhagen Malmo Port, the conclusions to the five initiatives – cruise & community value; winter cruise readiness; cruise rapid response; future cruise experience; and visitor flow coordination – have been sent out to all the attendees.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises today announced plans to reimagine select accommodations aboard its Explorer Class ships, introducing larger suites, a new suite category and reduced capacity to deliver an even more spacious and luxurious onboard experience. 



A Viking river cruise ship ran aground while sailing in Europe’s Danube River. 

Twenty-five years ago, Princess Cruises helped transform the future of cruising in Alaska by becoming the first cruise line to connect a ship to Juneau’s hydroelectric shore power system. 
Marella Cruises has revealed the headline acts for its adults-only Electric Sunsets 80s vs 90s themed cruise, with Tiffany, Claire Richards and Martin Kemp leading the entertainment line-up for the 2027 sailing. 

The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has announced a significant enhancement to its cruise incentive program by including the stoppage of passenger and cruise ships at Timsah Lake to utilize Ismailia Yacht Marina for tourism purposes in the calculation of rebate percentage of Suez Canal granted to Cruise Ships.
TUI River Cruises has announced TUI Luzia, the first purpose-built ship for the brand, was floated out in Kladovo, Serbia marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water.
United Waterways and its ocean division Ocean Advice have reached another important milestone. Following the signing of the first expedition vessel for Poseidon Expeditions, the program has now progressed to five vessels that are signed, ordered or in final contractual negotiation. 
Affordable quality cruise line has seven no-fly itineraries taking guests to discover the festive charm of Europe’s Christmas markets this winter.
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises will launch Curated Concerts in 2027 aboard Europa and Europa 2, with musicians Alexander Krichel, David Orlowsky and Shira Patchornik serving as hosts and curating programs based on their musical styles and instruments.
Bantry Bay Port Company (a subsidiary of the Port of Cork Company) marked the beginning of the 2026 cruise season on April 26, with the arrival of Ponant’s Le Laperouse to Bantry Inner anchorage. She was the first of twelve cruise vessels scheduled to call this year.
Silversea has launched its inaugural collection of S.A.L.T. (Sea And Land Taste) Culinary Voyages, with itineraries built around experiencing each destination through food, flavors and people.
Royal Caribbean confirmed plans to advance the development of the new Mahahual K’iin Community Center, marking an important next step in creating a larger, more accessible home for programs and activities that enrich the lives of families, children and residents across Mahahual. 