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Princess Cruises Brings Alaska to Life with New North to Alaska Experiences for 2026

March 19, 2026

When visiting Alaska, guests choose Princess more than any other cruise line to set their sights on untamed wilderness, majestic glaciers, close-up wildlife In anticipation of the 2026 Alaska season, Princess Cruises, the highest-rated cruise line in Alaska, is debuting four new North to Alaska experiences alongside returning guest favorites. (more…)

Tags: Alaska, Princess Cruises

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Blue Dream Cruises: Salaries Unpaid, Offices Closed, Ships for Sale

March 19, 2026

Blue Dream Melody - Blue Dream CruisesBlue Dream is facing mounting legal and operational problems, with lawsuits filed over unpaid wages, offices closed and its two cruise ships reportedly slated for sale, according to reports in China. (more…)

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Royal Caribbean Announces Quantum Of The Seas’ 2027-28 Singapore Getaways, Making Asia Holidays Bolder For Every Generation

March 18, 2026

Quantum of the Seas at Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore in 2015 (Photo credit: Royal Caribbean Int.)A familiar favourite returns to Singapore with 3- to 10-night adventures visiting iconic destinations in the region, including Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Japan. (more…)

Tags: Royal Caribbean International, Singapore

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Royal Caribbean Delivers More Island Time Than Ever With Royal Beach Club Lelepa And New 2027-28 Australia Summer Lineup

March 18, 2026

Opening in 2027, Royal Beach Club Lelepa will debut Royal Caribbean’s first exclusive cruise destination in the South Pacific, delivering the ultimate beach day for guests sailing from Australia. Travelers can unwind on two pristine beaches, take on adventure with a nature trail, snorkeling and kayaking, and enjoy locally inspired cuisine with 10 bars and all-inclusive island eats. (Image at LateCruiseNews.com - March 2026)Royal Caribbean is unveiling its most exciting Australian summer yet with all-in holiday adventures and the debut of Royal Beach Club Lelepa*, the Southern Hemisphere’s first Royal Caribbean exclusive cruise destination for a holiday like no other. (more…)

Tags: Royal Caribbean International

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More Cruises Canceled, Cruise Ships Unable to Leave Persian Gulf

March 18, 2026

Celestyal Discovery (Courtesy of Celestyal Cruises)A cruise line has canceled more cruises in the Mediterranean due to both of their ships being “stuck” in the Persian Gulf due to the war in the Middle East. (more…)

Tags: Celestyal Cruises, Dubai - United Arab Emirates - Bahrain - Qatar - Oman - Saudi Arabia

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Cruise Saudi names new President of Aroya Cruises

March 18, 2026

Aroya Cruises - Cruise Saudi (logo)Cruise Saudi has appointed Sture Myrmell as President of Aroya Cruises, the Kingdom’s first domestic cruise line and the first Arabian brand at sea. (more…)

Tags: Aroya Cruises

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American Encore Passes Sea Trials Sets New Standard for Global River Cruising

March 18, 2026

American Encore Passes Sea Trials Sets New Standard for Global River Cruising  (Image at LateCruiseNews.com - March 2026)American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that brand new riverboat, American Encore, passed Sea Trials with flying colors and is already underway along its journey to the Columbia and Snake Rivers in the Pacific Northwest. (more…)

Tags: American Cruise Lines, River - Inland Navigation / Barges

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AmaSofia towed after losing two of its three engines on the Rhine River

March 18, 2026

AmaSofia (Courtesy AmaWaterways)ONBOARD THE AMASOFIA — AmaWaterways’ newest ship, the AmaSofia, lost power on two of its three engines during its inaugural cruise on the Rhine River and on Wednesday was towed by cargo vessel to Koblenz, Germany, disrupting the itinerary. (more…)

Tags: AmaWaterways, River - Inland Navigation / Barges

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Holland America Line Replacing Tracy Arm Fjord on 2026 Alaska Voyages

March 18, 2026

Holland America Line - Ship in Alaska (Westerdam)This summer, Holland America Line will be skipping Tracy Arm Fjord on all Alaska voyages. (more…)

Tags: Alaska, Holland America Line

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On Site: 15 Top Perks of Riviera Radiance on the Danube River

March 18, 2026

The Danube in BudapestAs the new 178-passenger Riviera Radiance sailed into Budapest, Hungary, on the final evening of my recent Riviera Travel river cruise, I’d just nestled into my dining room seat when bright light suddenly filled the entire room. (more…)

Tags: River - Inland Navigation / Barges, Riviera Travel / Cruises

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Disney Believe Announced as Next Disney Cruise Line Ship

March 18, 2026

Disney Cruise Line (Logo)New details about the next Disney Cruise Line ship, including the vessel’s name and design theme, were announced today at the 2026 Walt Disney Company Annual Shareholders Meeting by Chief Executive Officer Josh D’Amaro during his historic first day at the helm of the company. (more…)

Tags: Disney Cruise Line, Meyer Werft

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China’s second homegrown large cruise ship to be delivered by year end

March 18, 2026

Adora Cruises  (Logo)An aerial drone photo taken on March 14, 2026 shows the large cruise ship “Adora Flora City” in Shanghai, east China. (more…)

Tags: Adora Cruises

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Unforgettable Croatia’s luxury small ships available to charter for 2027

March 17, 2026

The 36-passenger M/S My WishSpecialist luxury small-ship cruising company Unforgettable Croatia has announced that its fleet of six ships is available for private charter in 2027. (more…)

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Marlink launches XChange NextGen, the edge platform powering maritime digital possibilities

March 17, 2026

Marlink (Logo)Built on a scalable platform architecture, the new XChange NextGen unlocks the full Marlink Possibility Portfolio, enabling operators to build, scale and future proof secure digital operations with complete flexibility. (more…)

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AmaWaterways Celebrates Christening of AmaSofia on the Rhine with Over 1,200 Travel Advisors

March 17, 2026

AmaSofia (Courtesy AmaWaterways)On March 14th, AmaWaterways celebrated the christening of its newest river ship, AmaSofia, during a special ceremony on the Rhine alongside members of the travel advisor community attending the ASTA River Cruise Expo in Amsterdam. (more…)

Tags: AmaWaterways, Amsterdam

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Hamburg Strengthens its Lead in the Cruise Market: Over 1.4 Million Passengers in 2025

March 17, 2026

Photo (from left to right): Jens Meier (CEO of the Hamburg Port Authority), Dr Melanie Leonhard (Hamburg Minister [Senatorin] for Economy, Labor and Innovation), Iris Scheel (Managing Director Cruise Gate Hamburg), Simone Maraschi (Managing Director Cruise Gate Hamburg) --- © HPA / Christian Bruch  (Image at LateCruiseNews.com - March 2026)A total of 1,416,715 cruise passengers embarked on their cruises from Hamburg during the 2025 season (compared to 1,301,295 passengers in 2024). (more…)

Tags: Hamburg

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Supports Installation of Lifesaving Equipment on Liverpool Waterfront

March 17, 2026

Defibrillator unveiling with representatives from Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, Liverpool Cruise Port and Heart 2 Heart  (Image at LateCruiseNews.com - March 2026)Yesterday (March 12th), a new 24/7 public-access defibrillator has been unveiled at Liverpool’s Pier Head, with essential CPR training delivered to community stakeholders on board Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Bolette. (more…)

Tags: Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, Liverpool

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Deeper access – real insights: how Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is bringing greater depth to expeditions in the Indian Ocean

March 16, 2026

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises' Hanseatic Nature - Above pictured at Portland Port, UK on May 26th 2019With ten expedition cruises in winter 2027/28, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is positioning the Indian Ocean as an independent seasonal focus for the first time, consistently placing emphasis on knowledge transfer, expertise and in-depth encounters with nature. (more…)

Tags: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

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Ambassador Cruise Line shares further details of all-new 2028/29 season

March 16, 2026

Ambassador Cruise Line (Logo)Ambassador Cruise Line launched its 2028/29 season on Thursday 12 March 2026, marking the earliest season launch since Ambience’s inaugural sailing in 2022. (more…)

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Hapag-Lloyd Cruises launches its Amazon season 2026: expeditions deep into the rainforest to Iquitos

March 16, 2026

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises' Hanseatic SpiritThe Amazon is one of the few rivers in the world that promises unknown discoveries and still unexplored places in its catchment area on a thrilling expedition route. (more…)

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CLIA LIVE 2026 kicks off in Christchurch

March 16, 2026

Cruise Lines International Association - CLIA Australasia (logo)Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has launched its CLIA LIVE program for 2026, beginning this week in Christchurch with the first of eight travel agent training events across Australia and New Zealand. (more…)

Tags: CLIA, CLIA Australasia (Int. Cruise Council Australasia ICCA)

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Royal Caribbean’s Newest Vacation Will Bring America’s Got Talent To Sea For The First Time

March 16, 2026

Royal Caribbean delivers the ultimate entertainment at sea

Royal Caribbean is making waves with the debut of a brand-new America’s Got Talent stage show on Legend of the Seas. (more…)

Tags: Royal Caribbean International

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American Cruise Line to continue Gulf Coast voyages through at least 2028

March 16, 2026

American Cruise Lines'  American SymphonyAmerican Cruise Lines announced plans for future voyages on the Gulf Coast. The American Symphony, which holds up to 180 guests, will embark on 17 cruises from November 2026 through early April 2027. (more…)

Tags: American Cruise Lines

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MSC Group’s Cruise Division Unveils Launch Of MSC Creative Studios

March 16, 2026

MSC Cruises (logo)Explora Journeys (Logo)MSC Group’s Cruise Division is taking entertainment to the next level with the creation of MSC Creative Studios, designed to help deliver world-class entertainment experiences to guests. (more…)

Tags: Explora Journeys, MSC Cruises

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Hurtigruten Appoints Matthew Stuart as Sales Director for UK & Emerging Markets

March 16, 2026

Hurtigruten (logo)Hurtigruten has announced the appointment of Matthew Stuart as Sales Director for UK & Emerging Markets. Starting in early April, Matthew will lead Hurtigruten’s trade sales strategy across the UK and selected emerging markets. (more…)

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Havila Voyages launches Lofoten Coastal Stopover

March 16, 2026

 Havila Voyages (logo)Havila Voyages is introducing Lofoten Coastal Stopover, a new cruise concept that combines sailing along the Norwegian coast with a multi-day stay in Svolvær. (more…)

Tags: Arctic, Havila Kystruten

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Cruise lines maintain confidence in Arabian Gulf despite short-term disruption

March 16, 2026

The AIDAPrima - AIDAprima’s planned Gulf programme has been withdrawn  (Courtesy AIDA Cruises)Despite short-term deployment changes by some cruise operators, cruise lines continue to signal long-term confidence in the Arabian Gulf as a winter cruise destination, with multiple ships already open for booking in the 2027/28 season. (more…)

Tags: Dubai - United Arab Emirates - Bahrain - Qatar - Oman - Saudi Arabia

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Margaritaville at Sea Unveils Bridge Wing Suites Aboard Beachcomber

March 16, 2026

Margaritaville at Sea (Logo)Margaritaville at Sea has announced the debut of two ultra-exclusive Bridge Wing Suites aboard Beachcomber, introducing the most distinctive accommodations created by the cruise line. (more…)

Tags: Margaritaville at Sea

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World’s largest: 721-foot sailing cruise ship sets new speed record during sea trials

March 16, 2026

Orient Express CorinthianThe sail-powered cruise ship Orient Express Corinthian has completed propulsion trials, achieving a speed record for a sailing vessel of its size. (more…)

Tags: Chantiers de l’Atlantique (Ex STX France), Orient Express, Tall Ships / Sailing Yacht

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Argentario Welcomes Silver Muse for Maiden Call and Launches the 2026 Cruise Season

March 16, 2026

As this was Silver Muse’s maiden call in Argentario and also the first call of the season, the traditional plaque exchange ceremony took place on board. The Mayor of Argentario, Arturo Cerulli, together with the Harbour Master, T.V. (CP) Francesco Luigi Balsamo, and Fabrizio Palombo, Technical Manager of the PORTARGENTARIO hospitality project, officially welcomed the ship’s Captain and thanked him for the call.  (Image at LateCruiseNews.com - March 2026)The 2026 tourist season has officially begun in Porto Santo Stefano with the arrival of the cruise ship Silver Muse, which called at Argentario on Saturday, 14 April. (more…)

Tags: MedCruise, Silversea Cruises

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Disney Cruise Line Debuts New Commercial During Academy Awards

March 16, 2026

Disney Cruise Line (Logo)Disney Cruise Line debuted a new ad campaign during the Academy Awards. (more…)

Tags: Disney Cruise Line

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Uniworld Reveals First Look At New Super Ships Debuting In 2027. New Renderings Showcase the S.S. Audrey and S.S. Marlene

March 16, 2026

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises (logo)Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has unveiled the first renderings of its newest Super Ships debuting in 2027, the S.S. Audrey and S.S. Marlene, inspired by European icons Audrey Hepburn and Marlene Dietrich. (more…)

Tags: River - Inland Navigation / Barges, Uniworld River Cruises

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Antarctica21 launches hybrid-electric expedition vessel Magellan Discoverer

March 16, 2026

Introducing Magellan Discoverer, the First Hybrid-Electric Cruise Ship Built in the Americas

Antarctic expedition cruise operator Antarctica21 has unveiled its newest vessel, Magellan Discoverer, a hybrid-electric polar ship scheduled to enter service during the 2026–27 Antarctic season. (more…)

Tags: Antarctica, Antarctica21 (Former Antarctica XXI)

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Seabourn Introduces The Denali Experience, Extending Alaska Voyages Into The Heart Of Denali National Park In 2027 And 2028

March 16, 2026

Seabourn (Logo)
Seabourn has unveiled “The Denali Experience” for 2027 and 2028, an optional pre-cruise Seabourn Journey designed to extend guests’ exploration of Alaska into the storied interior of The Great Land. (more…)

Tags: Alaska, Seabourn Cruises

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Five river cruises to join by Eurostar, no flights needed

March 14, 2026

Riviera Travel (Logo)There are many reasons travellers might opt to join a river cruise by rail rather than air. Anxiety UK estimates that around 10 per cent of Britons have aviophobia. (more…)

Tags: River - Inland Navigation / Barges

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Victory Cruise Lines Invests $5M in Fleet Upgrades

March 14, 2026

Victory Cruise Lines 2024 (Logo) Victory Cruise Lines is executing a $5 million fleet enhancement program across Victory I and Victory II during the 2026 layup period. (more…)

Tags: Victory Cruise Lines (2024)

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7 common cruise scenarios travel insurance won’t cover

March 14, 2026

Experts say many standard cruise travel insurance plans exclude scenarios like missed departures, valuables loss limits, and certain medical claims. (more…)

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Corrected: ASTA’s River Cruise Expo will return to Vienna in 2027

March 14, 2026

American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) (Logo)The annual conference will be held March 10 to 14, 2027. ASTA leadership announced the 2027 event at the sold-out expo in Amsterdam and opened registration. (more…)

Tags: Amsterdam, River - Inland Navigation / Barges

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Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 unveils program, announces keynote moderator

March 14, 2026

Seatrade Cruise Global (Logo)Seatrade Cruise Global has unveiled the 2026 conference program for the world’s largest cruise industry event, introducing expanded content. (more…)

Tags: Miami

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More than 150 guests, crew sick in Princess cruise norovirus outbreak

March 14, 2026

Star Princess (August 2025)A gastrointestinal virus outbreak on Star Princess prompted enhanced sanitation as the ship sails the Caribbean. (more…)

Tags: Norovirus / Gastrointestinal Outbreak / Hantavirus, Princess Cruises

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