Queen Mary 2 arrives in Singapore as part of 108-night World Voyage
Cunard’s iconic Queen Mary 2 arrived in Singapore after completing a six-day voyage from Hong Kong and Vietnam during her 108-night World Voyage. (more…)
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Announces Board Refreshment
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., a leading global cruise company operating Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, today (March 27, 2026) (more…)
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Cruisebound Launches “Search by Map,” Redefining How Travelers Discover Cruises
Cruisebound, the online cruise agency redefining how travelers discover and book cruises, is excited to unveil “Search by Map,” a dynamic new feature that transforms cruise planning into a more intuitive, visual experience. (more…)
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Transcend Cruises orders two more Europe river ships
Transcend Cruises, an operator of charter-only sailings, has signed an order for two more ships. (more…)
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Embracing moon themes, NCL christens new ship Norwegian Luna in Miami
On the same day NASA’s Artemis II astronauts arrived in Florida for their moonshot mission, Norwegian Cruise Line kept the theme going farther down the coast officially christening its newest ship, the Norwegian Luna. (more…)
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StarDream Cruises Sails to over 50 destinations in Asia with enhanced entertainment and experiences
StarDream Cruises is strengthening its presence across Asia with an expanded portfolio of itineraries and onboard experiences under its StarCruises and Dream Cruises brands. (more…)
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Virgin Voyages and iHeartRadio Launch “On Air at Sea” Podcast-Themed Cruises
Virgin Voyages and iHeartMedia are launching On Air at Sea, a new series of cruises inspired by popular podcast franchises. (more…)
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TUI River Cruises further accelerates growth with two next‑generation new‑build ships for 2028
TUI River Cruises has announced the signing of two new build ships for the next generation of river cruise ships at TUI Aria’s Christening in Frankfurt. (more…)
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Six cruise ships await onward deployment as Gulf ports coordinate support measures
Six cruise ships remain in the Arabian Gulf following the suspension of regional operations in late February, as conditions affecting maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continue to delay scheduled repositioning voyages. (more…)
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Explora II redeployment sees Mediterranean replace Middle East winter season
Explora Journeys, the luxury subsidiary of MSC Cruises, has confirmed that Explora II will operate in the Mediterranean between November 2026 and March 2027, replacing its previously planned deployment in the Middle East. (more…)
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Earth Day at Sea: How Aurora Expeditions is Turning Sustainability into Action
As Earth Day approaches (April 22, 2026), Aurora Expeditions is ushering in a new era for responsible exploration, pairing voyages to the world’s most fragile environments with meaningful, measurable sustainability efforts. (more…)
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Princess Cruises’ Star Princess Earns 2026 Women’s Health Travel Award Winner for Best Mind Body Escape
Princess Cruises is proud to announce that Star Princess has been recognized as a 2026 Women’s Health Travel Award Winner. (more…)
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Valletta Cruise Port Presents Landmark Retrospective Publication to Prime Minister Robert Abela
Valletta Cruise Port has presented a landmark retrospective publication to the Prime Minister of Malta, Robert Abela, celebrating over two decades of transformation, stewardship and vision at one of the Mediterranean’s most historically layered maritime gateways. (more…)
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Oceanwide Expeditions announces two purpose-built eco-sail expedition vessels to be added to their fleet from 2029
Oceanwide Expeditions, veteran polar operator and leader in the expedition cruise industry, is pleased to announce the signing of a Letter of Intent for the construction and delivery of two eco-sail expedition vessels, designed to offer the same small-ship, authentic expedition experience for which the company is known, while aligning with their efforts in promoting and supporting a future for environmentally-conscious polar tourism. (more…)
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Guests can now receive the tour guide’s voice directly on their Smartphone
MXP introduces a new solution – Tour Guide Voice Translation – that fundamentally transforms how guests experience guided shore excursions. During a tour, the tour guide’s voice is directly transmitted to guests’ own smartphones – eliminating the need for rented audio hardware. (more…)
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How Rising Oil Prices Could Impact Cruise Lines
Rising oil prices in the weeks since the start of the conflict in Iran are touching nearly every segment of travel, including the cruise industry. (more…)
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MSC Cruises Unveils Revamped Family and Pool Districts for World Asia
MSC Cruises has revealed new details on two districts onboard its newest ship, the MSC World Asia, in a statement. (more…)
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First AMADEUS Ship to Debut on Portugal’s Douro River in 2028
A New Hybrid River Ship Bringing Signature AMADEUS Elegance to Portugal’s Legendary Wine Valley. (more…)
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HX Expeditions Launches 130th Anniversary Offers
HX Expeditions has unveiled a series of exclusive anniversary offers to celebrate 130 years of exploration, science, and adventure. (more…)
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Azamara Cruises Launches “A Suite Story” Global Contest
Guests can help inspire new suite names on Azamara Quest for a chance to sail on the Azamara Forward preview cruise. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions Launches Expert-Led Arctic Photography Expedition for 2027
Following overwhelming demand for its sold-out 2027 Antarctica: Through the Lens voyage, Aurora Expeditions has unveiled a new Arctic photography expedition—Iceland & East Greenland: Through the Lens—now on sale for 2027. (more…)
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Heritage Expeditions Plays Crucial Role in Professor Tim Flannery’s Rediscovery of a Marsupial Extinct for 6,000 years
Pioneering small-ship expedition cruise company Heritage Expeditions is proud to have played a crucial role in supporting legendary mammalogist, conservationist, author, scientist and longtime collaborator Professor Tim Flannery in the rediscovery of a marsupial previously thought to be extinct for the last 6 millennia. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Redeploys Freedom of the Seas to Sail from Southampton in 2027
Royal Caribbean has revealed plans to redeploy the 3,926-passenger Freedom of the Seas from the Bahamas and the Caribbean to Southampton for the summer 2027 season. (more…)
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David Foster’s Hitman Cruise Returns in 2027, Headlined by Wife Katharine McPhee & Michael McDonald (Exclusive)
David Foster: The Hitman Cruise '27 Encore Launch
After a successful voyage in 2026, the 16-time Grammy winner is once again sailing the seas for The Hitman Cruise’s return early next year. (more…)
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Lumiere – Swiss river cruise ship operated as autonomous systems testbed
Switzerland-based transport operator Scylla recently took delivery of a new river cruise ship built by Vahali Shipyards in Serbia. (more…)
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Cruise ship makes maiden voyage to Penghu
The Panamanian-flagged cruise ship Amadea docked at Magong Port on Tuesday, completing its maiden voyage to Penghu and bringing more than 500 tourists from Europe and the US. (more…)
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Carnival Corporation Signs Multi‑Year Partnership with Conservation International
World’s largest cruise company partners with leading environmental NGO to advance mangrove restoration and nature‑positive businesses in the Caribbean. (more…)
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Port Authority of Las Palmas Nears One Million Passengers as Cruise Tourism Surges 18.31% in February
The port system records 888,378 passengers so far this year, up 13.06% from 2025, including 710,072 cruise passengers Total traffic reaches 5,655,540 tonnes, a 4.67% increase, with growth in the ports of Las Palmas, Arrecife, Arinaga and Salinetas. (more…)
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Portsmouth International Port launches its first Environment, Social and Governance strategy
Portsmouth International Port has set out how it intends to meet its responsibilities to residents, its staff, customers, suppliers, and the planet, as part of a new strategy. (more…)
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Cunard Announces Exclusive Partnership with Celebrity Fashion Stylist Micaela Erlanger
Cunard, a luxury cruise brand with more than 185 years of defining elegant travel and style at sea, is introducing an exclusive collaboration with celebrity fashion stylist Micaela Erlanger. (more…)
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The Atlantic and Seabourn Redefine Enrichment at Sea through Exclusive Partnership
Seabourn is bringing The Atlantic aboard for an exclusive three-year partnership to host a series of curated events on select itineraries, developed specifically for Seabourn guests and designed to deepen onboard enrichment through thoughtful dialogue and cultural exchange. (more…)
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Princess Cruises Announces 2027-28 South America Season Aboard Majestic Princess: Explore 19 Destinations, 15 UNESCO Sites, and Antarctica
Princess Cruises unveils its 2027–28 South America season aboard Majestic Princess, featuring overnight experiences in the Antarctic Peninsula, late-night port calls, and access to 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites across the region. (more…)
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Soundtrack for the Seas: Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Welcomes Hollywood Composer aboard Balmoral to Compose the World’s First Cruise Score
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The Future of Modern Expedition Travel? New Research Says It’s Female
New research offers a compelling window into how women actually feel about adventure travel and what’s driving the surge of women in the wild. (more…)
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Holland America Line is investing in ships, shores and sustainability, says Beth Bodensteiner
The brand’s president explains why partnerships, listening to guest feedback, focusing on decarbonisation and investing to improve everything from ships to private island destinations is crucial for driving future success. (more…)
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TUI Cruises expands South Africa programme with Cape Town winter season
TUI Cruises is expanding its South Africa deployment for the winter 2027/28 season, with a series of roundtrip voyages from Cape Town forming a central part of its newly announced programme. (more…)
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Azamara Cruises and Milam & Greene Embark on a ‘Bourbon Quest’
A First-Of-Its-Kind Collaboration Will Age a Barrel Of Bourbon Aboard Azamara Quest Creating A Limited-Edition Whiskey Shaped By Oceans, Climate, and Time. (more…)
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Coral Princess Sails from Singapore to Alaska and the U.S West Coast on Epic Journey
Princess Cruises’ Coral Princess arrived in Singapore on 22 March, 2026 at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre as part of her 131-night World Cruise before sailing on the next chapter of her epic journey – a 56-night journey to Alaska and the West Coast of the United States. (more…)
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Carnival Dream Sets Sail for Galveston with Modernized Spaces for an Enhanced Guest Experience
After completing a 16-day dry dock in Marseille, Carnival Dream is returning to Galveston with several refreshed spaces, further anchoring Carnival Cruise Line’s four‑ship lineup at the Texas homeport. (more…)
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Türkiye aims to lift annual cruise ship arrivals to 2,000 by 2028
Türkiye aims to lift the number of cruise ships arriving at its ports to 2,000 by 2028, according to a senior official on Sunday, who touted the tourism and transportation sectors’ importance for the country’s economy. (more…)
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