The best new cruises in the world: 2026 Hot List (Condé Nast Traveler)
It’s a thankless job: spending a whirlwind 24 hours at a highly anticipated resort the day before it opens; securing hard-to-get reservations and forging through 12-course tasting menus; sailing to every end of the world and back. (more…)
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Ambassador Cruise Line has commemorated its first season sailing out of Portsmouth with an event at the Spinnaker Tower. 
Cruise Saudi has appointed Taha Nazer as its acting CEO to oversee the cruise company’s next phase of growth.
Reinforcing its role as a key voice for Mediterranean cruise ports, MedCruise successfully concluded its participation at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami, delivering a dynamic programme of presentations, high-level participation, and impactful networking opportunities. 


StarDream Cruises – which operates StarCruises and Dream Cruises – has curated an “unforgettable” 2026 lineup for Asia Pacific travellers, including special star appearances, expanded sailings, and limited-time deals.
Princess Cruises invites Seattle locals and visitors alike to look to the skies for a one-night-only Alaska-themed drone show set to illuminate downtown Seattle. 
MSC Cruises announced today the renewal of its partnership with the Miami Herald to fund the publication’s multimedia climate reporting position.
Visit Isle of Man is preparing for the start of the 2026 cruise season, building on the momentum of a record-breaking year for cruise tourism in 2025 and continued growth in the Island’s cruise sector. 
This May, French cruise operator CroisiEurope is celebrating its 50th anniversary along with an incredibly successful 2025, during which it carried over 205,000 passengers, served 1.8 million meals and reached 97% occupancy across its fleet of 50 river and ocean ships and hotel barges. 
Meet Rovey: the AI crew assistant that knows the difference between a Sea Terrace and a Brilliant Suite and makes planning feel like the start of something good. 

As HX Expeditions celebrates 130 years of pioneering exploration and connecting travellers with the world’s most remote destinations, HX’s official charity arm, the HX Foundation has today announced a special anniversary fundraising campaign that will run throughout 2026 for guests and staff to support.
Princess Cruises and Holland America Line announced an initial combined commitment of $175,000 in 2026, to help rebuild the Joseph T. Craig American Legion Post 3 in Ketchikan, Alaska – the state’s oldest American Legion post – after the historic facility was destroyed by Arson in September 2023.
Atlas Ocean Voyages is offering new protections for some spring and summer cruise bookings after seeing demand soften since the start of the Iran war.
Following last year’s successful premiere, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is bringing back the Classical Music meets Meditation programme in response to the positive feedback received from guests. 

Today (April 20, 2026), in collaboration with the National Geographic Society, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions released the 2025/2026 Traveler Impact Report, highlighting a record-breaking year of global impact made possible by the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Fund (LEX-NG Fund).
Last week, Lindblad Expeditions’ CEO Natalya Leahy joined industry leaders during an exclusive panel at Seatrade Cruise Global to discuss expedition cruising, sharing insights on what lies ahead for adventure travel, and the transformative power of exploration. 
Explora Journeys has unveiled a landmark partnership that brings together the worlds of ultra-elegant ocean travel and high-velocity racing.
Crystal is previewing its 2028 cruise itineraries, including Crystal Grace’s inaugural season. Sailings span the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Arctic, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and the Caribbean.
Oceania Cruises shared new details of La Table par Maîtres Cuisiniers de France, its highly anticipated new dining venue debuting aboard the brand’s next-generation ship, Oceania Sonata. 


Princess Cruises, one of the world’s most iconic cruise brands, celebrated a major milestone over the weekend as its newest ship, Star Princess, completed its first-ever transit of the Panama Canal. 