Cruise Destination Development Seminar Held in Thessaloniki
Five Senses Consulting & Development, in collaboration with NextPlus and EXANTAS, the Institute of the Hellenic Ports Association (ELIME), delivered a two-day Cruise Destination Development Seminar in Thessaloniki, Greece, focusing on the strategic, operational and regulatory dimensions of cruise port and destination development. (more…)
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Carnival Cruise Line experienced company-wide IT problems starting on Sunday, February 8, 2026, affecting a significant portion of its fleet and thousands of passengers.
Meyer Turku has completed a net zero cruise ship concept developed under its AVATAR project, achieving more than 90 percent reduction in lifecycle carbon footprint compared to the baseline defined by the International Maritime Organization.

American Cruise Lines is proud to announce its Celebrating 250 Years of America campaign. This year, the company will honor America’s Semiquincentennial on all 2026 sailings exploring the nation’s iconic rivers and domestic waterways in 35 states from Alaska to Florida.
Following overwhelmingly positive guest feedback ahead of its much-anticipated return to Alaska this summer, Azamara Cruises today announced the launch of its 2027 Alaska Cruisetours, a collection of thoughtfully curated journeys that combine immersive Alaskan cruises with expertly guided pre- and post-cruise land tours. 

Disney Cruise Line has officially shared its Summer 2027 itineraries, giving cruisers an early look at where the fleet will be sailing during the warm-weather season. 

Viking Cruises inaugurated its first brand experience center in China on Feb. 5.
Carus, the global leader in digital solutions for the ferry and shipping industry, enters 2026 with strong momentum.
The President of the Port Authority of Las Palmas outlined the objectives the public body aims to achieve in 2026 during a business breakfast organised by La Provincia–Prensa Ibérica.
A 12-metre long dragon sculpture and giant koi fish models are among the artwork that will greet guests on the new MSC World Asia cruise ship.
Antigua Cruise Port (ACP) has officially unveiled its new cruise terminal, a flagship investment under the long-term public-private partnership between the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and Global Ports Holding (GPH), the world’s largest cruise port operator.
Pacific Whale Foundation and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) announce a new partnership to expand the Keiki Whale Watch program, significantly increasing access to hands-on ocean education for Maui students in grades two through eight. 
The PhilaPort Cruise Terminal, currently under construction in Tinicum, is set to offer Delaware County families a convenient new travel option close to home, writes Teri West for Travel Weekly. 
Oceania Cruises has celebrated a pivotal milestone in the construction of its next-generation ship, Oceania Sonata™, as the keel of the ship was laid at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy. 
MedCruise has established itself as a collaborative ecosystem that connects ports, destinations and professionals through trust, shared knowledge and practical cooperation. 
From hand-stretched dough to time-honored Italian techniques perfected at sea, Princess Cruises proudly announces that Alfredo’s Pizzeria aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess has been awarded the prestigious Ospitalità Italiana Certification, the highest global recognition for authentic Italian cuisine and hospitality.
Travel and Tour World (TTW) has unveiled its eagerly awaited Top 50 Cruise Ships Around the World for 2026, a prestigious ranking celebrating the most innovative and luxurious vessels redefining the cruise industry.
Princess Cruises is serenading its travel agent partners this February with a raft of new incentives, prizes and training opportunities.
The Oregon stop on Holland America Line’s 22-Day Panama Canal voyage is slated for Apr. 21, 2028.
With many modern cruise ships having the capacity to carry nearly 5,000 passengers, the impact that their arrival has on cities that were never designed to accommodate that many visitors can be profound.
One company that offered smaller, more intimate Alaska cruises, Alaskan Dream Cruises, has decided to close down, and it will not sail in Alaska, or anywhere else, ever again. 
