Carnival Corporation Brings Cruise Industry’s First LNG Bunkering to Latin America & Western Caribbean
Marking a cruise industry first, Carnival Corporation collaborated with government and industry partners to introduce Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) bunkering to Latin America and the Western Caribbean, using a mobile LNG fueling solution to refuel Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Jubilee at Isla Tropicale in Roatán, Honduras. (more…)
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Guests can now join winter sailings from 10 convenient pick-up points across the UK with new “Get On Board. We’ll Take It From Here” initiative.
Windstar Cruises has named Jennifer West as the company’s new vice president of sales. West joins Windstar at a pivotal moment of growth and brand momentum, following the launch of Star Seeker in December 2025 and ahead of the debut of Star Explorer in December 2026. 


Royal Caribbean has delivered unforgettable vacations for nearly 60 years. From record breaking ships to incredible exclusive destinations, there’s an experience for every type of vacationer. 

Mitsui Ocean Cruises has announced the appointment of Kelly Predmesky as head of sales for its general sales agent partner in North America, reinforcing the Japan-based luxury cruise line’s continued expansion and commitment to the U.S. and Canadian markets.
Cruising out of Mobile continues to rise in popularity, with the Carnival Spirit drawing capacity sailings of more than 2,000 passengers during its winter and spring departures. 
The organisers of 70000 Tons of Metal have officially confirmed the sailing dates and destination for their 2027 voyage.
The Port of Las Palmas will become an international focal point for the cruise industry in September 2026 with the hosting of Seatrade Cruise Med, one of the sector’s most important professional events in the Mediterranean and Atlantic regions. 
Oceanwide Expeditions can confirm that the planned deep cleaning and disinfection of m/v Hondius has been completed in Rotterdam. On 29 May, the vessel was assessed, and was cleared on 30 May by Dutch health authority (GGD) officials to return to full operations.
StarCruises’ latest culinary-themed sailing featuring celebrity chef Datuk Chef Wan aboard the Star Voyager has concluded, offering guests a curated cruise experience during the recent school holiday season.
For travelers who want to see more of Europe, Avalon Waterways is launching three new 2027 Cruise & Tour itineraries that combine a guided Globus tour with an Avalon river cruise, linking destinations across Europe into one unforgettable journey.
Disney Cruise Line is introducing several new controversial policies aboard its ships, going into effect starting June 3, 2026.
Something happened in the Erie Basin Marina on Thursday afternoon that hadn’t happened in decades. A passenger cruise ship arrived and docked.
Viking announced its 2028-2029 World Cruise itineraries, including the 142-day Viking World Cruise, on board the elegant Viking Vesta®.
Havila Voyages published its integrated annual and sustainability report for 2025 on Thursday evening. The year was marked by increased revenue, strong demand, improved profitability, and significant environmental progress.
Silversea has completed its World Cruise 2026, ‘The Curious and the Sea,’ a 140-day global journey aboard Silver Dawn that spanned 59 destinations across 30 countries and six continents.
Celestyal is extending its current Mediterranean season with a new winter 2026-27 deployment. 

The first steel cutting ceremony for Crystal Grace, the new state-of-the-art, high-end cruise ship for the cruise line Crystal, took place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Marghera. 

MSC Cruises is inviting travelers to enjoy the “Best Holiday Ever” this summer with a vacation experience designed to simplify travel from booking through embarkation.
Holland America Line is introducing year-round cruising in Europe, expanding its presence in the region with an extended 2027-2028 season sailing through winter.
Rouen is sharpening its cruise strategy around one commercial priority: capturing more value from the hours after the morning excursion. 
The Port of Seattle Commission today (May 26, 2026) approved a new long-term lease amendment with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH), extending a long-standing partnership that began in 2000, and strengthening shared commitments to environmental progress, community benefit, and economic opportunity.
That 15% commission rate on a cruise booking? It’s probably closer to 11.7% in practice — and has been for years.
Fincantieri and Viking celebrated today the delivery of “Viking Mira” at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona. 
