Cunard unveils landmark entertainment programme on 2026 Transatlantic Crossings
Cunard will celebrate a landmark year in 2026 with every Transatlantic Crossing featuring an expanded programme of world-class entertainment. (more…)
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Riley Green, Chris Young & Jackson Dean set sail on the 2027 Top Shelf Country Cruise
Top Shelf Country Cruise announces the lineup for its 2027 sailing, an unforgettable country music experience filled with the perfect blend of great music, great company and a first-class vacation. Riley Green will headline the 2027 Top Shelf Country Cruise, which takes place March 7-14 aboard the Celebrity Summit. (more…)
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Aberdeen sets sails for another record cruise season with 75 calls
The first of up to 57,000 cruise tourists arrived in Aberdeen this morning (31 March 2026), marking the start of a record season of 75* calls, including 13 maiden visits, to the city. (more…)
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Blue Economy Summit 2026 in Trabzon Highlights Dialogue on Passenger Tourism and Port Services in the Black Sea
During the Blue Economy Summit 2026 event held in Trabzon, a very productive exchange of views took place regarding passenger tourism and port services in the Black Sea. (more…)
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Italtel enhances ship-to-port communications for the Costa Cruises fleet
Stable connectivity between ship and port is a key element for operations in the cruise industry. During each port call, within a limited timeframe, critical activities such as the check-in of thousands of guests are managed across complex port areas including quays, terminals, and offices. (more…)
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MedCruise Unveils Landmark Study Mapping the Real Economic Footprint of Cruise Tourism in the Mediterranean
MedCruise, the largest cruise port association in the world, announces the launch of its Cruise Economic Impact Assessment Study, a major initiative aimed at providing a comprehensive, evidence-based understanding of the economic, social and environmental contribution of cruise tourism. (more…)
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Azamara Onward to Unveil Azamara Forward Enhancements Following 2027 Drydock
The ship will debut the next evolution of the Azamara Forward renovation program on November 25, 2027 with a 7-night Italy Intensive Sailing from Athens to Rome. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Group Enhances Travel Loyalty, Partners With Bank Of America To Launch Royal One™ And Royal One Plus™ Credit Cards
Royal Caribbean Group and Bank of America launch the cruise industry’s first tri-branded credit cards, enabling travelers to earn and redeem rewards across Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. (more…)
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US-Iran conflict impact on Arabian Gulf 2026/27 cruise season limited to 4 cruise lines
Four cruise lines have cancelled their planned winter programmes in the Arabian Gulf for the 2026-27 season, while several other operators continue to maintain published deployment plans, indicating that the regional impact on cruise operations remains limited. (more…)
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Windstar Cruises Introduces Pioneering River-to-Ocean Cruising, Expanding Opportunities for Travel Advisors
From Europe to Asia, Windstar’s small ships are unlocking a new category of travel, seamlessly connecting river and ocean voyages and giving advisors a powerful way to grow their river cruise business. (more…)
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Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has officially launched its newest super ship, the S.S. Emilie, which set sail on its inaugural voyage on March 21-30
The milestone was commemorated with a christening ceremony led by President & CEO Ellen Bettridge, featuring the traditional champagne bottle breaking alongside the brand’s Sustainability Officer and S.S. Emilie Godmother, Julie Higgins. (more…)
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Welcomes Healthcare Workers Aboard for Wellbeing Day in Valletta
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Holland America’s Koningsdam Cruise Ship Returns from Dry Dock with New Group-Friendly Options
Holland America Line’s Koningsdam has returned from a two-week dry dock in the Bahamas with new accommodations for families and groups of friends traveling together, along with refreshed entertainment and retail spaces. (more…)
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China Merchants Is the Latest to Withdraw from China’s Cruise Market
China Merchants, one of the country’s largest industrial companies and heavily involved in the maritime sector, has abandoned its efforts to develop a luxury Chinese cruise product. (more…)
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Casablanca Cruise Port hosts first-ever triple ship call
The African port welcomed 1,371 passengers onboard ships from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Azamara Cruises and CroisiEurope. (more…)
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SeaDream Yacht Club Unveils 60+ New Ports Through 2028
SeaDream Yacht Club is charting new horizons with a multi‑year collection of off‑the‑beaten‑path voyages that embody its intimate yachting ethos. (more…)
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38 Voyages On Three Ships: Silversea Concludes 2025/2026 Antarctica Season And Looks Ahead To New Era In Luxury Polar Travel
Silversea has successfully concluded its 2025/2026 Antarctica season. Between October 5, 2025, and March 5, 2026, Silver Endeavour, Silver Cloud, and Silver Wind welcomed guests on 38 voyages to the region’s dramatic landscapes – demonstrating the power of immersive, expertly led exploration. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Partners With Maritime Procurement Services To Transform Waste Management In Southern Quintana Roo
Royal Caribbean has announced a strategic partnership with Maritime Procurement Services (MPS) that aims to serve as the official operating partner for a new, state-of-the-art, technology-driven solid waste management facility to be developed in Mahahual, Quintana Roo. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean’s Hero Of The Seas Introduces The Next Evolution Of Family Vacation Experiences
Introducing the hero of family vacations: Royal Caribbean has revealed Hero of the Seas, the fourth Icon Class ship and bold evolution of family adventure arriving in Miami in August 2027. (more…)
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Lerwick hosts Cruise Forward
Shetland’s Cruise Forward event in February brought together more than 140 delegates, creating a positive space for discussion across industry partners, local businesses and community groups. (more…)
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MSC Cruises Revises Winter 2026/2027 Program With MSC World Europa’s Deployment To The Southern Caribbean
MSC Cruises announced a revised deployment today for the upcoming Winter 2026-2027 season, strengthening its long-standing presence in the Caribbean with the introduction of to the French Antilles. (more…)
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Foyle Port Set for a Record-Breaking Cruise Season
Foyle Port (Derry-Londonderry) is preparing to welcome its largest ever cruise programme with 22 calls from 15 cruise lines scheduled to visit Ireland’s North West in 2026. (more…)
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Four AdventureSmith Explorations Team Members Named Among 2026 Top Travel Specialists by Condé Nast Traveler
Condé Nast Traveler has recognized four of Truckee-based AdventureSmith Explorations’ travel specialists as Top Travel Specialists for 2026. (more…)
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Martinique Is Quietly Seeing a Cruise Boom
Cruise ships have been arriving more frequently in Fort-de-France, but the change hasn’t come with much noise. (more…)
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Star Voyager Introduces 3 Night Sailings to Kaohsiung & Penghu with Extended 8-Hour Xiamen Call
Looking for the perfect short getaway? StarCruises is raising the bar with three specially curated 3-night roundtrip Kaohsiung–Penghu cruises, departing from Hong Kong’s Ocean Terminal aboard the Star Voyager. (more…)
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Historic Gateway at Tilbury Riverside Station to be restored
Capital Cruising welcomes the upcoming restoration of the historic Tilbury Riverside Station, a site that has welcomed generations of travellers and remains an iconic part of Britain’s maritime heritage. (more…)
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Seabourn Announces New 2027-2029 Ocean Voyages As It Celebrates 40 Years At Sea
Seabourn has opened its 2027-2029 ocean voyage collection for sale, unveiling a year of thoughtfully curated itineraries as the luxury line prepares to celebrate its “Ruby Jubilee” in 2028, marking 40 years of exploration at sea. (more…)
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Holland America Line and Jefferson’s Bourbon Make History with the First Bourbon Aged on Cruise Ships
For the first time, bourbon barrels mature across a cruise fleet, their flavors shaped by the maritime conditions of Holland America’s carefully crafted itineraries. (more…)
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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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