Cleveland cruise season comes to an end
More than 53 ships brought around 8,700 people to the Land this year, making it the biggest year for the Port of Cleveland ever. (more…)
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Celebrity Xcel to arrive in Puerto Plata at year’s end
Celebrity Cruises has taken delivery of its latest cruise ship, Celebrity Xcel, at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. (more…)
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Cruise Month explores the high-life of Luxury Cruising
Surging demand for luxury travel is driving an evolution in high-end cruising, setting the scene for the next phase of October’s Cruise Month initiative. (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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A-ROSA showcases Europe’s rivers in new 2026 digital brochure
From art and dance to wellness and discovery, the collection offers immersive experiences along Europe’s most beautiful waterways. (more…)
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Community engagement: Tallinn turns ideas into action
During the Cruise Europe Conference in Copenhagen this May, Maria Tauschke of TUI Cruises took part in a panel discussion about community engagement, sharing inspiring examples, such as providing learning opportunities and lectures in local schools and donating surplus food and other items to local communities. (more…)
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First successful autonomous ‘dock2dock’ voyage demonstrated on river cruiser MS Lumière
A major, and global, milestone for autonomous inland shipping was reached on Friday 24 October 2025. (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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Star Voyager Returns to Hong Kong with 2026 Cruises. Sailing to Okinawa, Xiamen, Keelung & Penghu
StarCruises will bring Star Voyager back to Hong Kong for a nine-month homeport deployment in 2026. (more…)
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MedCruise Vice-President Laura Cimaglia Highlights Communication, Environmental Impact and Port–City Relations at Italian Port Days in Catania
During the 12th edition of Italian Port Days, held in Catania and organised by the Port System Authority of Eastern Sicily, a member of MedCruise, Laura Cimaglia, Vice-President of MedCruise and Director for Port & Cities Relations and representative of the Port of Taranto, (more…)
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Durban readies for bumper summer tourism and 2025/26 cruise season arrivals
Durban, South Africa is preparing for an influx of visitors as the city launches its Sizzling Summer Campaign and welcomes the start of the 2025/26 cruise season, signalling one of the busiest holiday periods in recent years. (more…)
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Windstar Cruises Opens 2027 Europe Voyages for Star Explorer – The Second New All-Suite Yacht to Join the Fleet
Windstar Cruises is charting new territory in 2027 with the debut of Star Explorer, the second of two new all-suite yachts being added to the fleet. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Reveals Summer 2027 Adventures to Alaska
Calling all adventure-seekers: Royal Caribbean has revealed its lineup of summer 2027 getaways for travelers to experience the wonders of Alaska. (more…)
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Celebrity Cruises Takes Delivery of Celebrity Xcel and Introduces Celebrity Xcite
Last week Celebrity Cruises took delivery and welcomed its newest ship – Celebrity Xcel – and announced the name of its sixth Edge Series ship – Celebrity Xcite – as the ship’s first piece of steel was cut and construction commenced at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire. (more…)
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Port of Taranto to Host the Next AIVP–MedCruise Cruises & Port Cities Working Group Meeting
The second joint meeting of the AIVP–MedCruise Cruises & Port Cities Working Group took place last October 16th, gathering representatives from Mediterranean ports, cities, and industry experts to continue advancing the dialogue on sustainable port-city relations. (more…)
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Sinking of SS United States to be livestreamed using drones and underwater cameras
The historic ship will be sunk off the Florida panhandle by the end of the year, but no date has been set. (more…)
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Port of Aberdeen doubles its number of cruise calls
The Port of Aberdeen welcomed 43,000 guests during 2025’s cruise ship season – up 79% year-on-year. (more…)
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Nexion Cruise Summit to be Held in Vancouver
Nexion Travel Group has announced it will host its 2026 Cruise Sales Summit in Vancouver next May. (more…)
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Sail Croatia’s Private Yacht Tours go from strength to strength
Sail Croatia has expanded its Private Yacht Tour fleet with the addition of a new Lagoon catamaran. (more…)
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Cruise ships are seeing a record year for outbreaks
Cruise ships are seeing a record year for outbreaks of gastrointestinal illnesses. So far, there have been 20 outbreaks on the vessels, mostly of norovirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (more…)
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Norwegian cruise ship rescues 63 people in Ionian Sea
A Norwegian Cruise Line ship rescued 63 people in the Ionian Sea on October 22. The Norwegian Epic provided medical evaluation, food, and comfort to the rescued individuals. (more…)
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VIVA Cruises launches 2027 program with new ships, routes and year-round sailings
VIVA Cruises has announced its most expansive program to date, unveiling its full 2027 river cruise schedule across a fleet that will grow to nine ships. (more…)
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Oceanwide Expeditions 2025-2026 Antarctic Expedition Cruise Season Commences
Oceanwide Expeditions 2025-2026 Antarctic expedition cruise season began today (22 October 2025) with the company’s first voyage of the season departing Puerto Madryn, Argentina, on a Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Antarctica Photographic Special itinerary. (more…)
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Holland America Line and Pan Am® Invite Guests to Experience the Golden Age of Travel with Epic 28-Day Caribbean Cruise
Two icons of travel—Pan Am® and Holland America Line—announced the launch of the first-ever cruise that will trace original flying Clipper routes across the Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. (more…)
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China’s New Port Charges Could Impact Cruise Lines
A new port charge imposed by the Chinese government is threatening the operation of U.S.-owned cruise ships in the country, according to local media reports. (more…)
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Norovirus outbreak sickens 75 on cruise ship bound for Boston
A cruise ship headed from Canada to Boston has reported a norovirus outbreak that sickened 75 people on board. (more…)
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Copenhagen named Europe’s Leading Cruise Port 2025 for the second year in a row
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Virgin Voyages Set the Seas Ablaze with “Olas de Fuego” This December
A new Latin music experience at sea brings handpicked Latin artists, Puerto Rican flair and Nicky Jam’s top hits aboard Valiant Lady from December 5–13, 2025. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean’s Seventh Oasis Class Vacation Begins Construction
It’s a celebration seven days a week as Royal Caribbean marked the first of many milestones for the seventh Oasis Class vacation in the fleet. (more…)
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Mitsui Ocean Cruises releases new 2026 Japan itineraries in North America for Mitsui Ocean Fuji
Mitsui Ocean Cruises, Japan’s premier luxury cruise brand, released 22 new 2026 itineraries onboard Mitsui Ocean Fuji offering “FUNATABI – Beautiful Encounters with Japan.” (more…)
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American Cruise Lines Announces Northwest National Parks Cruises for 2026
American Cruise Lines has announced brand new 15-day Northwest National Parks cruises operating roundtrip from Tacoma, Washington in September 2026. (more…)
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Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators Target Underwater Noise. AGM Decision Sets New Environmental Focus for AECO
Members of the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO) gathered in Oslo today for the Annual General Meeting (AGM), a key forum for setting strategic direction, and reviewing environmental priorities, and strengthening collaboration across the Arctic expedition cruise industry. (more…)
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AECO Wraps Up a Sold-Out Arctic Expedition Cruise Week
The Arctic Expedition Cruise Week, hosted by the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO), brought together industry leaders, destination representatives, local stakeholders, and government partners through three key events to advance sustainable and responsible expedition cruising in the Arctic. (more…)
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The next deadly climate disaster could wipe out glacier-chasing cruise ships
It was a very early morning in August when an entire mountainside in Alaska’s Tracy Arm fjord detached and slid into the deep ocean water beneath it. (more…)
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Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess Named “World’s Best Culinary Cruise Ship” in 2025 World Culinary Awards
Princess Cruises revealed its elegant Royal Princess has been named World’s Best Culinary Cruise Ship by the prestigious World Culinary Awards, celebrating the very best in global gastronomy. (more…)
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Viking Celebrates 100 Ships, Names Nine New River Ships
Viking has announced the naming of its nine newest river ships, including the company’s 100th ship, during a simultaneous ceremony in Basel, Switzerland. (more…)
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Carnival Announces Year-Round Deployment in Mobile, Alabama
Carnival Valor to Homeport in Mobile, Expanding Capacity and Cruise Options for Guests, While Carnival Glory and Carnival Conquest Resume Florida Sailings. (more…)
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Celestyal confirms Red Sea transit without passengers ahead of Abu Dhabi/Doha season
Celestyal Cruises has confirmed that both its vessels, Celestyal Journey and Celestyal Discovery, will sail through the Red Sea without passengers ahead of the start of their 2025/26 winter deployment in the Arabian Gulf. (more…)
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Sleep Like It’s 1896: HX Expeditions Launches Immersive Vintage Cabin Experience for Its 130th Anniversary
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Scenic Ikon: A New Luxury Cruise Ship launching in April 2028
Scenic Group has announced the launch of Scenic Ikon, a new luxury cruise ship set to debut in April 2028. The 205-meter-long vessel will offer ultra-luxury expedition cruising experiences, catering to discerning travellers. (more…)
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