The 68th MedCruise General Assembly in Palermo: Celebrating 30 Years of Mediterranean Cruise Collaboration
The 68th MedCruise General Assembly, set to take place in the historic city of Palermo, Italy, from 9th to 12th June 2026, promises to be a landmark event for both the Association and the global cruise industry. (more…)
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Taking place in the stunning HARPA concert hall and conference centre located on the harbour, the Cruise Europe conference (CEC) took on a new level of participation and subject matter.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) today released its 2025 Sail & Sustain® Report, highlighting progress across the Company’s global sustainability strategy and its five foundational pillars. 
An unusual partnership is sailing Alaska’s waters this summer. A cruise line is teaming up with an international whale advocacy organization to host a marine mammal observer on board for part of the season. 
Disney Cruise Line has once again been recognized by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the 2025 Blue Circle Award, honoring the cruise line’s continued participation in the port’s voluntary EcoAction Program and commitment to operating responsibly. 



Dream Cruises is bringing a taste of Broadway to the high seas with the launch of Forever Broadway, an exclusive musical production created for Genting Dream as part of the cruise line’s 10th anniversary celebrations. 
HX Expeditions has published its 2025 ESG Report on World Oceans Day, marking a significant step forward in its sustainability journey. 
MSC Cruises is marking six months until the first sailing of MSC World Asia, the line’s highly anticipated new flagship, and has announced the ship will be officially named on Nov. 28, 2026 in Le Havre, France. 
The Port of Valencia has become the first port in Spain to implement a passenger border control system compatible with the European Entry/Exit System (EES). 
Costa Cruises is refocusing its Sea & Land itineraries to no longer revolve around geography, but around a concept connecting sea and land destinations.
Starboard, the company that is reimagining retail for vacation brands, on June 2, 2026 announced an expansion of its partnership with Princess Cruises, extending Starboard-managed retail experiences across half of Princess’s global fleet. 
On May 31st, Emerald Cruises & Tours officially christened Emerald Astra in Amsterdam, the newest addition to its European river fleet of 10, marking a pivotal milestone for the brand as it expands its Emerald Star-Ships on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.
Virgin Voyages is trying to make it easier for travel advisors to sell group trips. 
Valletta Cruise Port Ltd is pleased to announce the signing of a Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) agreement with Valletta Bridge Ltd for the restoration, redevelopment and operation of the historic Power Station building, marking another important milestone in the continued regeneration of the Grand Harbour area.
StarDream Cruises, home to StarCruises and Dream Cruises, will bring the FIFA World Cup 2026Tm (11 June – 19 July 2026) onboard its fleet, offering live match screenings across all ships at sea, on Sport 24 Special Event Channels. 
America’s Cruise Line Launches Patriotic Events, from Ship Meetups and Fireworks to Deck-side Festivities and Community Celebrations. 
Carnival Cruise Line unveiled the completion of new amenities and an expanded white sand beach front at its exclusive destination, RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay.
On Water Expeditions has reaffirmed its commitment to marine conservation and lower-impact small ship travel ahead of World Ocean Day on June 8. 
Viking announced its newest ocean ship, the Viking Mira, was officially named during a traditional ceremony in Venice, Italy. 
An expedition with Aurora Expeditions is more than just an immersive experience; it’s an opportunity to travel alongside some of the world’s most knowledgeable experts and scientists in the polar regions and beyond.
Princess Cruises unveils its most expansive Europe season for 2028, with 291 departures across 150 unique itineraries aboard six ships sailing throughout Northern Europe, the Mediterranean and on Transatlantic voyages. 