Viking Announces 2028-2029 World Cruise Itineraries
Viking announced its 2028-2029 World Cruise itineraries, including the 142-day Viking World Cruise, on board the elegant Viking Vesta®. (more…)
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Growth and Improved Profitability for Voyages in 2025. Havila Voyages published its integrated annual and sustainability report for 2025
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. (more…)
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Silversea Completes World Cruise 2026 ‘the Curious And The Sea,’ Redefining Global Immersive Travel
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. (more…)
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Celestyal announces new winter deployment with expanded Mediterranean season
Celestyal is extending its current Mediterranean season with a new winter 2026-27 deployment. (more…)
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New CEO for Copenhagen Malmö Port. Kristian Durhuus will assume the position of CEO of Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) on 1 June 2026
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Premiere on the Great Lakes: in 2027, the HANSEATIC inspiration will sail all five Great Lakes and the St Lawrence River for the first time
The cruises on the Great Lakes offered by Hapag-Lloyd Cruises are among the most extraordinary cruise routes, and this year’s cruises are already fully booked. (more…)
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Princess Cruises Deepens Strategic Commitment to Singapore with Three-Year Multi-Ship Deployment
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Princess Cruises have announced a three-year partnership to significantly expand the cruise line’s presence in Singapore, reinforcing the city-state’s role as a leading cruise hub in Asia Pacific. (more…)
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Fincantieri: steel cutting of Crystal Grace
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. (more…)
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Pavlus Travel Sees Higher 2026 Alaska Bookings
Alaska, aptly called “The Great Land” or “America’s Last Frontier,” is always a hot vacation commodity, but this year it’s more so than ever. (more…)
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Norwegian Cruise Line® Reveals Grand Opening Date For Great Tides Waterpark Ahead Of Launching Day Pass Sales
Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL) today (May 27, 2026) announced that the highly anticipated Great Tides Waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay, the Company’s private island in the Bahamas, will take place on Sept. 4, 2026, during Norwegian Luna’s seven-day Caribbean sailing. (more…)
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MSC Cruises Highlights ‘Best Holiday Ever’ Summer Experience
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. (more…)
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Holland America Expands to Year-Round Europe Cruising
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. (more…)
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Rouen targets higher cruise yield with new focus on after-excursion spend
Rouen is sharpening its cruise strategy around one commercial priority: capturing more value from the hours after the morning excursion. (more…)
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UK-funded group unveils floating hydrogen-powered cruise ship charging concept
A UK-backed consortium claims to have “validated” a concept for a hydrogen-based charging system for medium-sized cruise ships that can operate without shore-side grid connections. (more…)
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Port of Seattle Approves New Long-term Lease Amendment with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
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. (more…)
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ASTA Brief Puts Hard Numbers on What Advisors Already Knew: NCFs Are Quietly Gutting Commissions
That 15% commission rate on a cruise booking? It’s probably closer to 11.7% in practice — and has been for years. (more…)
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Fincantieri delivers “Viking Mira” in Ancona
Fincantieri and Viking celebrated today the delivery of “Viking Mira” at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona. (more…)
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Press Update: 26 May 2026 – Oceanwide Expeditions
The planned departure of m/v Hondius from the port of Rotterdam to Vlissingen has been delayed following advice from GGD Rotterdam for additional cleaning procedures. (more…)
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Carnival Magic Makes Waves in Miami with Ship Wide Upgrades and “From Sea to Shining Sea” Bow Crest Celebrating America
Carnival Magic is now the second ship in the fleet to showcase Carnival Cruise Line’s striking new “From Sea to Shining Sea” bow crest, symbolizing the cruise line’s deep-rooted American spirit and reinforcing its position as America’s Cruise Line. (more…)
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises® Unveils 238 All-Inclusive, Ultra-Luxury Sailings for Its 2028-2029 Voyage Collection
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled its 2028-29 Voyage Collection, featuring 238 new sailings around the world on its fleet. (more…)
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MSC Cruises achieve world-first verified methane reporting under FuelEU Maritime
Methane emissions are rapidly turning into one of the most closely watched issues in maritime decarbonisation, particularly for shipowners investing in LNG-powered vessels while facing tighter European reporting requirements. (more…)
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No Kids, No Chaos: Adults-Only Cruise Holiday Deals from Cruise Nation
This one is for the grown-ups only: no rules, no routines, and definitely no children. It’s all about late nights, long lunches, cocktails by the pool and the kind of energy you wish you could take back home with you. (more…)
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Reservations Open For Explora II’s ‘A Serene Mediterranean’ Destination Experiences, Additional Journeys And An Exclusive President’s Journey
Explora Journeys has opened reservations for the curated destination experiences defining ‘A Serene Mediterranean’ – EXPLORA II’s Winter 2026-2027 Journeys Collection – as well as select additional Journeys. (more…)
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National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Launches New Resource Hub & Incentive For Travel Advisors
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions announces the launch of its Travel Advisor Resource Hub, a new microsite designed to simplify and enhance how travel advisors do business with the brand, and emphasize existing and new tools available to promote a successful partnership. (more…)
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Silversea Guests Select 2027 Venetian Society Reunion Voyage, An Unforgettable Journey Through The North
Venetian Society members will reunite on an immersive voyage from Northern Europe to the British Isles, celebrating a shared passion for travel, culture, and immersive discovery. (more…)
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Crystal Unveils Dedicated Crew Recreation Area Aboard Crystal Grace
Crystal Cruises has introduced a dedicated recreation area for crew members aboard Crystal Grace, ahead of the ship’s June 2028 debut. (more…)
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National Geographic Society And Lindblad Expeditions Announce 2026 Visiting Scientist Program’s Arctic Research Projects
The National Geographic Society and Lindblad Expeditions unveiled the projects selected for the 2026 Arctic season’s Visiting Scientist Program, including six National Geographic Explorer-led projects spanning 11 voyages aboard National Geographic Endurance and National Geographic Resolution. (more…)
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Explora Journeys unveils summer 2028 itineraries for six ships
Explora Journeys has opened sales for its summer 2028 Journeys Collection, a milestone season defined by the arrival of EXPLORA VI. (more…)
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Supreme Court Rules $400-million Havana Docks suit against cruiselines can proceed
Carnival, MSC, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian operated cruises to Havana, Cuba from 2016-19, after President Obama announced loosening of restrictions on visiting the long-sanctioned country. (more…)
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Riviera Travel to add fourth Radiance-class ship to fleet in April 2028
Riviera Rhapsody will be targeted at North American travellers and operate on European waterways. (more…)
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Meyer Turku donates EUR 800,000 to Aalto University
Meyer Turku is investing in shipbuilders of the future by donating EUR 800,000 to Aalto University. With the donation, Aalto will establish a five-year Professor of Practice to accelerate developments in marine technology and secure expertise in the field in Finland. (more…)
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HX Expeditions Appoints Cinzia Amadio to Lead Marketing Globally
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How Micro-Cruising Is Redefining Small-Ship Travel at Sea
As travelers increasingly seek more intimate and personalized ways to explore the world, a new category of sea travel is emerging: micro-cruising. (more…)
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Cunard Reveals Itinerary for America’s 250th Anniversary Cruise
Cunard has unveiled the itinerary for its cruise celebrating America’s 250th birthday in New York. (more…)
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Carnival Corporation Marks First Meal Donation in Latin America
Carnival Corporation announced its first surplus meal donation in Latin America, establishing a pathway for Carnival Cruise Line ships visiting Roatán. (more…)
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Small Ships, Big Experiences: Cruise Critic’s Guide to the Best Small Ship and Expedition Cruise Lines
Cruise Critic’s latest small-ship guide highlights 19 lines reshaping the cruise experience, from polar expedition vessels and Galapagos specialists to wind-powered yachts and ultra-luxury newcomers. (more…)
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MAIB publishes report on cruise ship propulsion loss incident that led to passenger death
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its investigation report on the loss of propulsion that led to a passenger’s death and numerous injuries on the cruise ship Spirit of Discovery on November 4, 2023. (more…)
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The Cruise Lines Welcome the New Tender Berth Pier at the Old Port of Mykonos
The cruise lines welcome the completion of the new tender berth pier at the Old Port of Mykonos, a small but crucial infrastructure improvement designed to strengthen safety, improve passenger flow and enhance the overall cruise guest experience. (more…)
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Canaveral Port Authority CEO Capt. John W. Murray Inducted into International Maritime Hall of Fame
In recognition of a distinguished maritime career spanning five decades, Captain John W. Murray, CEO of the Canaveral Port Authority, was inducted into the International Maritime Hall of Fame (IMHOF) during a ceremony hosted by the Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey (MAPONY/NJ) at Chelsea Piers in New York City. (more…)
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Holland America Line Opens Bookings for 2028 Grand Voyages
Holland America Line opened bookings for its 2028 Grand Voyages, revealing extended itineraries aboard Volendam and Zaandam that span six continents and focus on marquee destinations, scenic cruising and longer stays. (more…)
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