Proposal unveiled to build port for mega-sized cruise ships in Manatee County
Plans are in the works for a new major cruise ship port next to environmentally sensitive Rattlesnake Key in Manatee County, it was announced Friday. (more…)
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After retiring as Viking’s vice president of sales and national accounts last year, Michele Saegesser has officially returned in the same role.
Cruise Europe (CE) is taking to the sea on board MSC Splendida on February 7, providing its members with a four-day immersive educational on both the cruise business and experience. 
A strategic meeting was held between Mr Minas Papadakis, Chief Executive Officer of Heraklion Port Authority S.A., and Mr Nikos Anastasiou, Chief Executive Officer of Heraklion International Airport of Crete S.A., focusing on strengthening Heraklion’s position as a competitive cruise homeport in the Mediterranean. 


Royal Caribbean is kicking off a Wiggly summer like no other, partnering once again with Australia’s beloved The Wiggles for another bold season.
Experience the Mediterranean like never before in Summer 2026, as Celebrity Xcel erases the line between ship and shore with The Bazaar, a first-of-its-kind destination immersion experience.
Royal Caribbean Group has announced the introduction of Points Choice, part of a new program designed to give loyal guests the freedom to earn points across any of its three brands and apply them where they matter most, regardless of the ship they’re sailing.
Holland America Line is redefining destination discovery with two inspiring new shore excursion collections designed to turn every port into a personal connection.
TUI Cruises has outlined a series of design and hospitality concepts that will define the guest experience aboard its upcoming vessel Mein Schiff Flow, as the cruise line prepares for her first operational season cruising roundtrip from Dubai in the Middle East.
Gibraltar was delighted to welcome Costa Toscana on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, marking the vessel’s first-ever call to the destination. 
Royal Caribbean passengers booked on dozens of Caribbean cruises this year are being notified that the cruise itinerary they chose for their vacation has just been changed. 
Riverside Luxury Cruises is kicking off the 2026 Wave Season with an experience enhancing onboard credit offer.
‘Good chats, good laughs and good weather’ come together during all-new event set to debut during Ambition’s inaugural sailing from Portsmouth: Springtime Sunshine in Portugal and Spain.
As the largest renovation investment in the company’s history, the cruise line unveils Azamara Forward, a fleetwide transformation featuring ship-wide upgrades, reimagined dining and bar venues, plus new suites debuting exclusively aboard Azamara Quest in December 2026 . 
American Cruise Lines announces 14-day route from Buffalo to Milwaukee with monthly stops through summer.
Cunard is proud to announce its new role as Headline Partner for the Olivier Awards 2026, the UK’s most prestigious celebration of theatre. 
Liberty of the Seas is set to return to Southampton for the first time in 18 years. 
Canadian travel advisors can now book Celestyal Cruises through TravelBrands. The cruise line sails in Europe in the summer and the Arabian Gulf in the winter, with an emphasis on extended port visits with late departures and overnight stays in some destinations.
Cruise activity at the Port of Volos demonstrates a measurable recovery, based on the arrival data recorded to date, reflecting the outcomes of structured administrative actions implemented by the current management.
Scenic Group, the world-renowned leader in ultra-luxury river cruises and ocean yacht voyages, celebrated Cruise Planners as one of its top travel partners during the highly anticipated Night of the Stars gala.
Casablanca Cruise Port marked the start of the cruise season with the arrival of Silver Muse of Silversea Cruises on 6th January, welcoming its first cruise call under the management of Global Ports Holding (GPH), the world’s largest cruise port operator. 