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Azamara Cruises® today announced the retirement of Captain Nico Corbijn, Chief Administrative Officer, following a 43-year career in the cruise industry. 
From a brand-new flagship in the Mediterranean to winter sun in the Caribbean or Canary Islands and festive city breaks in Northern Europe, MSC Cruises’ winter 2026/2027 season will feature 168 destinations across 72 countries, offering travelers one of its most varied winter programs to date. 
70000TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, just announced that Public Sales for the 2027 sailing will begin on Monday, September 07, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT / 18:00 CET via 70000tons.com.
Marella Cruises , TUI’s UK cruise line, has unveiled its Cruise Month deals for bargain-hunting holidaymakers, available throughout September (1 September 2026 – 30 September 2026), with savings on Marella Cruises holidays. 


Riviera Travel has paused the sale of Danube and Rhine river cruises scheduled between now and mid-September due to the disruptions caused by low water levels.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has pulled back the curtain on its largest-ever wellness offering, which will debut on Seven Seas Prestige when the ship launches at the end of this year. 
SeaDream Yacht Club will welcome its first new yacht in 25 years to the fleet in 2029. At approximately 495 feet in length, SeaDream III will welcome around 200 guests, cared for by a crew of nearly equal number.
Norwegian Cruise Line celebrated the opening of Great Tides Waterpark on its private island in The Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises announces its 2028 program, with the launch of three new Super Ships, eight itineraries and a Mystery Journey, taking the surprise beyond the river. 
Global Ports Holding (GPH), the world’s largest cruise port operator, is pleased to announce the network-wide launch of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme across 35 cruise ports in its global network, further strengthening the Group’s commitment to accessibility, inclusion and passenger experience. 

Excitement is growing for the opportunity to get on cruise lines’ radars at the premier industry event representing the Caribbean and Latin America, as leading executives from Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) and the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) joined today (August 31, 2026) at a press conference for the FCCA Cruise Conference and Trade Show, taking place in San Juan from October 12-16.
Carnival Cruise Line launched Carnival Rewards today, a first-of-its-kind loyalty program in the cruise industry that gives guests more ways to earn rewards, achieve status and be recognized in ways that matter most to them. 
HX Expeditions is today announcing two special offers to mark its 130th anniversary, including an extra 5% off cabins and 10% off suites on selected expeditions, plus complimentary flights to Arctic Norway. 
Sikuki Nuuk is strategically well-placed on the West Coast of Greenland, an ice-free part of the Arctic open for all year operation.
Hurtigruten has expanded its Arctic exploration offering with a new six-day tour ‘Northern Delights: Svalbard and Arctic Norway.’ 
The number of cruise ships visiting Guernsey is still low compared to pre-pandemic figures, a coach company boss has said. 


CruiseCaptain.ai has introduced a cruise-search service that combines current itineraries and listed fares with historical fare tracking for individual sailings and cabin grades. 

