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The boss of England’s most northerly port said he would love to have 10 to 20 cruise ships calling every year.
The cruise dock was first built in 2011 with hopes of welcoming up to 30 ships a year.
The Canada Place cruise terminal is celebrating its 40th anniversary, with peak season about to get underway and a record 1.4 million people expected to pass through its gates this year. 

Carnival Corporation & plc expanded its maritime cadet apprenticeship program with Princess Cruises and Maritime & Port University of Mexico, broadening onboard training opportunities for Mexican maritime students and supporting future careers at sea.
P&O Cruises has today announced that one of Britain’s best-loved comedians, Jason Manford, is bringing Manford’s Comedy Club to sea for a season of exclusive performances, only on selected sailings on board Iona and Arvia from May 2026.
In a message to trade, industry and past passengers, Coral Expeditions Chief Commercial Officer Jeff Gillies announced the retirement of CEO Mark Fifield after 23 years in the position.
Building on decades of leadership and a deep-rooted connection to the Lone Star State, Carnival Cruise Line today announced that its fifth Excel-class ship, Carnival Tropicale, will homeport in Galveston when it’s delivered in 2028.
Today, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announced that Dondra Ritzenthaler, CEO of Azamara Cruises, has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2026 CLIA Hall of Fame Cruise Industry Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Cruise Lines International Association, the leading authority of the global cruise industry, announced the 2026 CLIA Hall of Fame award winners on April 23, 2026, at a gala event during its annual Cruise360 conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Ambassador Cruise Line has commemorated its first season sailing out of Portsmouth with an event at the Spinnaker Tower. 
Cruise Saudi has appointed Taha Nazer as its acting CEO to oversee the cruise company’s next phase of growth.
Reinforcing its role as a key voice for Mediterranean cruise ports, MedCruise successfully concluded its participation at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami, delivering a dynamic programme of presentations, high-level participation, and impactful networking opportunities. 

StarDream Cruises – which operates StarCruises and Dream Cruises – has curated an “unforgettable” 2026 lineup for Asia Pacific travellers, including special star appearances, expanded sailings, and limited-time deals.
Princess Cruises invites Seattle locals and visitors alike to look to the skies for a one-night-only Alaska-themed drone show set to illuminate downtown Seattle. 
MSC Cruises announced today the renewal of its partnership with the Miami Herald to fund the publication’s multimedia climate reporting position.
Visit Isle of Man is preparing for the start of the 2026 cruise season, building on the momentum of a record-breaking year for cruise tourism in 2025 and continued growth in the Island’s cruise sector. 
This May, French cruise operator CroisiEurope is celebrating its 50th anniversary along with an incredibly successful 2025, during which it carried over 205,000 passengers, served 1.8 million meals and reached 97% occupancy across its fleet of 50 river and ocean ships and hotel barges. 
Meet Rovey: the AI crew assistant that knows the difference between a Sea Terrace and a Brilliant Suite and makes planning feel like the start of something good. 

As HX Expeditions celebrates 130 years of pioneering exploration and connecting travellers with the world’s most remote destinations, HX’s official charity arm, the HX Foundation has today announced a special anniversary fundraising campaign that will run throughout 2026 for guests and staff to support.
Princess Cruises and Holland America Line announced an initial combined commitment of $175,000 in 2026, to help rebuild the Joseph T. Craig American Legion Post 3 in Ketchikan, Alaska – the state’s oldest American Legion post – after the historic facility was destroyed by Arson in September 2023.
Atlas Ocean Voyages is offering new protections for some spring and summer cruise bookings after seeing demand soften since the start of the Iran war.
Following last year’s successful premiere, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is bringing back the Classical Music meets Meditation programme in response to the positive feedback received from guests. 