VIVA Cruises appoints top industry leaders to spearhead North American market growth
As part of its expanded presence in the North American market, VIVA Cruises has introduced two top industry veterans its U.S. leadership team. (more…)
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Silversea President Bert Hernandez hosts guests on the 2026 Venetian Society Reunion Voyage – a 12-day immersion through the Mediterranean, from the French Riviera to the Tuscan Hills and beyond.
Cruise passengers left stranded in Budapest for two days during a heatwave after the ship’s air conditioning failed will now be flown home. 

Guests and travel advisors will temporarily lose access to bookings, online check-in, and Port Adventure reservations during a scheduled 24-hour system upgrade.
British over-50s holiday and insurance group Saga (SAGA.L), opens new tab said on Tuesday first-half cruise bookings exceeded expectations and holidays revenue grew, though it warned full-year holidays passenger numbers could fall due to the Middle East conflict.
Dnata Travel Group has expanded its cruise leadership structure across the Middle East and Asia.
Oceania Cruises® announced its 2027 Specialty Cruises, bringing together destination‑rich itineraries and hosted experiences where cuisine, culture and personal connection take center stage.
AIDA Cruises will not offer winter 2027-28 itineraries in the Middle East, the company said in a statement. 
OneSpaWorld Holdings Limited, the pre-eminent global provider of health and wellness services and products onboard cruise ships and in destination resorts worldwide, and Azamara Cruises announced a series of meaningful enhancements to the onboard spa experience as part of their nearly 20-year partnership.
British luxury cruise line Cunard will mark a landmark moment on 4 July as the world’s only ocean liner, Queen Mary 2, takes centre stage in New York Harbour for Sail4th 250, the centrepiece of the United States’ 250th Independence Day celebrations.
Silversea Cruises’ food and beverage programme has been recognised with 16 Awards of Excellence at the 2026 Wine Spectator Awards, marking the brand’s strongest performance to date. 

Royal Caribbean Group released its 2025 Community Impact Report, highlighting the company’s continued efforts to strengthen the communities and destinations it visits around the world.
Royal Caribbean announced a new partnership with Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity ahead of the July 2026 European debut of Legend of the Seas.
HX Expeditions today announced the launch of the HX + UTAS Alaska Course, the first in a new series of Arctic educational courses developed with their longstanding educational partner the University of Tasmania (UTAS).
Applbaum Brings More Than 25 Years of Experience Building Iconic Global Brands, Leading High-Performing Teams and Driving Strong Culture. 
Boat Bike Tours is launching two new e-bike and boat tours in France in 2027 that make exploring the rivers surrounding Paris and south of Lyon active yet effortless. 


Meyer Werft and MSC Cruises have issued the following joint statement regarding the current status of negotiations on the major contract for Meyer Werft to build four next-generation cruise ships, plus two options. 
Carnival Cruise Line revealed The Next Course, a new wave of culinary experiences featuring restaurants and bars launching on Carnival Festivale in 2027 and Carnival Tropicale in 2028, and with new innovative dining experiences now being rolled out across the fleet.
Carnival Cruise Line, an official America250 partner, hosted a patriotic celebration today (Sun, 28 Jun 2026) honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary aboard Carnival Pride at the Port of Baltimore. 
The French luxury expedition cruise line has inspected ports, attractions and shore excursion options in Western Visayas as it considers future calls in the Philippines. 

Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, is strengthening its role in the UK cruise sector with recent short sea and expedition cruise calls at Swansea and Millbay Docks in Plymouth.
Unalaska’s summer tourism season began this month with the state ferry M/V Tustumena’s first port call of the year on June 6, kicking off the Aleutian Island’s ferry and cruise ship season. 
Global Ports Holding has launched its Next-Gen Program across its global network of 35 cruise ports in 20 countries. This program introduces students to the dynamic world of cruise, port operations, and maritime careers. 