NYK Line Plans New Luxury Cruise Ship
Japan’s NYK Line has announced plans to construct a new luxury cruise ship to capitalize on the growing tourism market. (more…)
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Princess Cruises Celebrates 25 Years of Shore Power Leadership in Juneau
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. (more…)
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‘First-ever’ dog-friendly cruise from Tampa drew national attention, then it vanished with customers’ money
Cruise Tails promised puppy massages, a personal butler and a historic first for pet travel on a Margaritaville at Sea ship. The ship never sailed, now customers say they can’t get their money back. (more…)
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Carnival cancels 9 cruises. See the impacted dates
Carnival Cruise Line canceled nine sailings scheduled to depart in 2027. (more…)
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Tiffany, Claire Richards and Martin Kemp set to headline Marella Cruises’ Electric Sunsets 80s vs 90s themed cruise
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. (more…)
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Virgin Voyages Launches Scandinavia And Baltic Programme With Amsterdam Debut
Virgin Voyages has revealed its first-ever Scandinavia and Baltic season for summer 2028. (more…)
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Viking Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship in Europe. The Viking Dagur Joins Award-Winning Fleet of Viking Longships
Viking today (Jul 29, 2026) announced it has taken delivery of the Viking Dagur, the company’s newest Viking Longship. (more…)
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Suez Canal Authority: Granting new Cruise Incentives & reviving the history of Ismailia
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. (more…)
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TUI River Cruises marks major milestone as first purpose-built ship TUI Luzia touches water
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. (more…)
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Ocean Advice advances ‘white label’ ship building program
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. (more…)
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Space Still Available for Windstar’s 2026 Spanish Mystery Cruise
Passengers Can Take Part in the Popular Cruise and Take Advantage of $1,300+ in Complimentary Value with the Current “Say Yes” Offer. (more…)
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Ambassador Cruise Line Offers Guests Seasonal Fun with No-Fly Festive Sailings & Events this December
Affordable quality cruise line has seven no-fly itineraries taking guests to discover the festive charm of Europe’s Christmas markets this winter. (more…)
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Hapag-Lloyd Introduces Curated Concerts on Europa and Europa 2
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. (more…)
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Bantry Bay in West Cork focuses on the smaller to mid sector
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. (more…)
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Silversea Launches Collection of S.A.L.T. Culinary Voyages
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. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Affirms Commitment To Mahahual K’iin, A Community Hub Designed With And For Residents
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. (more…)
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Heritage Expeditions announces seven new voyages with release of new ship’s maiden 2027-28 season
Pioneering small-ship expedition cruise company Heritage Expeditions has added seven new voyages to its coveted sailing schedule following the release of new ship Heritage Discoverer’s maiden 2027-28 season today. (more…)
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Madeira Ports Help Secure EU Derogation Benefiting Madeira and the Azores
Cruise ships operating on routes between Madeira and other European Union outermost regions will now benefit from the derogation provided for under the FuelEU Maritime Regulation (EU) 2023/1805, following Portugal’s official implementation published by the European Commission. (more…)
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River Cruise Ship Smashes Into Lock on the Danube, Reportedly Injuring 14 Passenger
The MS Anna Katharina was sailing on the Danube River in Vienna, Austria, when the reported incident occurred. (more…)
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Eidfjord quay extension enables shore power facilities
In May the 40m quay extension in Eidfjord was successfully completed. “The new length of 160m allows for improved capacity and operational flexibility” says Inge Tangeras, ceo Visit Eidfjord and Cruise Destination Hardangerfjord. (more…)
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Expedition Cruise Network unveils programme for 2026 annual conference
Senior representatives from HX Expeditions, Oceanwide Expeditions, Polar Latitudes Expeditions, UnCruise Adventures, Aqua Expeditions and more will take part in the network’s ‘most ambitious programme to date. (more…)
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Cruise Saudi marks five years of transforming Saudi Arabia into a global cruise destination
Cruise Saudi, a Public Investment Fund company established in 2021, is marking five years of redefining cruise tourism in the Kingdom – turning vision into reality and positioning Saudi Arabia as one of the world’s most exciting emerging cruise destinations. (more…)
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Report: The Shifting Cruise Trends for 2026
Cruiseline.com and Shipmate released the results of their annual 2026 Member Survey, gathering cruise preference insights from more than 5,500 travelers. (more…)
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Century Cruises to enter Nile river cruise market with 2 Egypt itineraries in 2027
Century Cruises will enter Egypt’s growing river cruise market in 2027 with two Nile itineraries aboard Sunrise Terramar. (more…)
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Holland America and Rolling Stone Debut New Rock Show on Oosterdam; One of Four New World Stage Productions Created with RWS Global
Four new shows are taking center stage on Holland America Line’s Oosterdam, expanding the cruise line’s award-winning entertainment lineup with fresh productions and iconic collaborations. (more…)
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Virgin Voyages is bringing back its true crime cruise
True crime fans are being given another chance to get their forensic fix on a Virgin Voyages cruise. (more…)
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Villa Vie to Unveil Legacy, Its Second Residential Cruise Ship, During Odyssey’s Two-Year Sailaversary Celebration as 85% Sold Odyssey Expands Into a Two-Ship Fleet
Villa Vie Residences today announced Legacy, the company’s second residential cruise ship, expected to enter service in early 2029. The official unveiling will take place during Villa Vie Odyssey’s Two-Year Sailaversary Celebration, commemorating two years of continuous world cruising. (more…)
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Tarragona Cruise Port expands its retail offering with new Flemingo Duty Free store
Tarragona Cruise Port, operated by Global Ports Holding (GPH), today celebrates the opening of a new Flemingo Duty Free store, marking a new milestone in the development of the terminal’s retail offering and further enhancing the experience of passengers visiting Tarragona and the Costa Daurada. (more…)
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Generation X is getting onboard with river cruising
Separate research conducted by Tauck and Globus is showing that Gen X is the prime market for guided tours — now in their late 40s to early 60s, they’re at the busiest point of their lives with the most spending power. (more…)
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Aman at Sea Completes Successful Float Out of Amangati
Aman at Sea announces the successful Float Out of Amangati, its inaugural ocean-going yacht, at the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy. (more…)
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Selar Expeditions’ Captain Arctic Passes 75% Construction Milestone
Startup expedition cruise company Selar Expeditions says construction of its first vessel, Captain Arctic, has entered its final quarter at CNOI in Mauritius, with the 36-passenger ship designed for low-emission Arctic operations. (more…)
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Antarctic Cruise Tourism Faces Workforce Reckoning as Guides Question Climate Impact
New research published in The Conversation highlights why some former Antarctic expedition guides left their roles, citing moral conflict over rising cruise tourism, climate change and pressure on fragile polar environments. (more…)
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70000TONS OF METAL 2027 to Host RHAPSODY Final Shows, Featuring Fabio Lione and Luca Turilli, For Their Only Performance Outside of Latin America
70000TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, announces a unique performance from RHAPSODY Final Shows, featuring Fabio Lione and Luca Turilli, as part of the renowned Metal festival cruise in 2027. (more…)
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Erie to become cruise ship destination in 2028
Victory Cruise Lines is making Erie an official destination for tourists to explore in 2028. (more…)
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Oceania Cruises® Spotlights Its Signature Wellness Discovery Tours
From practicing tai chi in Bangkok, to dance therapy in Colombo, to yoga and wine tasting in Santorini, Oceania Cruises invites discerning travelers to embrace a new era of exploration through its acclaimed Wellness Discovery Tours. (more…)
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Cruise ship reports its fourth outbreak of stomach illness this year after recent docking in Juneau
A small cruise ship traveling through Southeast Alaska has reported outbreaks of a gastrointestinal illness on two back-to-back voyages this month. On one of the sailings, nearly a third of the passengers got sick. (more…)
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Dubrovnik Strengthens Its Position as a Significant Home Port Destination in 2026
Dubrovnik is further strengthening its position as a significant home port destination in 2026, with 461 cruise calls scheduled and 661,094 cruise passengers expected to visit the city throughout the year. (more…)
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Seabourn Unveils Details Of ‘The Ruby Collection’: 54 Voyages Across Ocean And Expedition For Its 40Th Anniversary In 2028
Seabourn has revealed “The Ruby Collection,” a curated series of 54 voyages in 2028 to commemorate the line’s 40th anniversary. Spanning its fleet of five luxury ships, the collection features enhanced onboard offerings, exclusive experiences, and access to destinations where larger ships cannot reach. (more…)
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Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem debut new guest spaces following refurbishment
Norwegian Cruise Line has introduced new guest venues aboard Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem. (more…)
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International Cruise Summit 2026: 10 & 11 November Madrid – REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Over one and a half days, the Summit offers a rich blend of keynote presentations, high-level panel discussions, interactive sessions, networking opportunities and social events. (more…)
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