Asuka II Celebrates 20 Years of Service
NYK’s Asuka Cruises is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the launch of the Asuka II with a live photo essay and a special cruise to Southeast Asia. (more…)
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Oceanwide Expeditions Sets a New World Record in Antarctica’s Weddell Sea for the Second Time
For the second year in a row, Oceanwide Expeditions has set a world record for the southernmost point reached by a non-icebreaker vessel in the Weddell Sea. (more…)
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Seabourn Announces The “Explore More Event” With Exclusive Savings Of Up To 15 Percent Plus Up To $1,000 Shipboard Credit On Luxury Voyages
Seabourn unveiled its exclusive annual “Explore More Event,” featuring exceptional savings and offers on most 2026 through 2028 worldwide ocean voyages and expeditions to Alaska, Antarctica, Japan, the Mediterranean, and more. (more…)
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Seabourn Guests Help Make History on a Record-Setting Antarctic Voyage
On the current 12-Day Antarctica Exploration voyage (January 28th to February 9th) aboard Seabourn Venture, guests didn’t just witness Antarctica, they helped set new polar records for Seabourn and the wider Carnival Corporation fleet. (more…)
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AROYA Cruises unveils itinerary details of inaugural 2026 Arabian Gulf season
AROYA Cruises has announced details of its inaugural Arabian Gulf season, set to begin in February 2026, marking the entry of the region’s first Arabian cruise line into Gulf itineraries. (more…)
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Virginia Quintairos Appointed Intercruises Managing Director
Intercruises Shoreside & Port Services, an experienced global business offering ground handling and port operations services to the ocean and river cruise industry, has appointed Virginia Quintairos as Managing Director, to drive continued business growth. (more…)
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Holland America Line Opens Nearly Three Dozen 2027-2028 Voyages Across Hawaii, Mexico, Panama Canal and Pacific Coast
Holland America Line is opening new voyages across some of the most sought-after vacation regions, with nearly three dozen itineraries in 2027-2028 spanning Hawaii, Mexico, the Panama Canal and the Pacific Coast. (more…)
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Azamara Cruises Announces Relaunch of Azamara Ashore
Azamara Cruises is thrilled to reintroduce its Azamara Ashore land programs, extending the spirit of Destination Immersion® beyond the port and offering immersive land experiences that allow guests to journey further before and after their cruise. (more…)
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Evac and Carnival Corporation sign global service contract for preventive maintenance of Evac systems
Carnival Corporation & plc the world’s largest cruise company, has signed a new global service contract with Evac Group for preventive annual maintenance and lifecycle services covering Evac systems installed across the company’s eight world-class cruise lines. (more…)
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Carnival Cruise Line Expands Baltimore Presence with Second Ship for 2027/28 Season
Carnival Miracle Joins Carnival Pride in Baltimore; Carnival Firenze Adds Sailings from Port Canaveral and New York. (more…)
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HX Expeditions Partners with ITV on New Three-Part Series ‘Julia Bradbury’s Wonders of the Frozen South’
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MSC Cruises Partners With Marine Conservation Organization Orca During Inaugural Alaska Season
MSC Cruises today (February 4, 2026) announced a landmark partnership with marine conservation organization ORCA, deploying the first dedicated ORCA-trained Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) aboard a ship during the cruise line’s inaugural Alaska season in summer 2026. (more…)
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AmaWaterways Strengthens Leadership Team With Two Key Appointments
New CTO and Chief People Officer Bring Expertise to Support AmaWaterways’ Growth and Innovation. (more…)
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Disney Adventure sets Panama Canal record as largest cruise ship to transit waterway
Disney Adventure Transits the Panama Canal’s Cocoli Locks – February 2, 2026 (Disney Cruise Line Blog)
Disney Cruise Line has set a new record after Disney Adventure made the inaugural transit of the Panama Canal this week, marking the largest passenger vessel by both capacity and gross tonnage ever to pass through the waterway. (more…)
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Sunrise on the Sacred Ganges Aboard ‘Mv Ganges Voyager’
Antara’s Ganges Voyager is a slow, immersive river journey between Kolkata and Murshidabad, designed for comfort, peace, and discovery. (more…)
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Cunard’s Flagship Queen Mary 2 Reunites with Her Legendary Namesake, The Queen Mary for the First Time in 20 Years
Luxury cruise line Cunard marked a rare and historic maritime moment this morning as the world’s only ocean liner, Queen Mary 2, anchored off the coast of Long Beach to reunite with her legendary namesake, the historic Queen Mary, for the first time in 20 years. (more…)
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Cruise Expert and CEO of Ambassador Cruise Line, Christian Verhounig, shares 2026 cruise trends
As the cruise industry continues its course through 2026, a new wave of trends is emerging, reshaping the way travellers experience the high seas. (more…)
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Chimu Adventures Launches Literary Expedition to Antarctica
Chimu Adventures has announced the launch of Frozen Chapters: A Literary Retreat to Antarctica aboard the Ocean Nova, according to a press release. (more…)
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Agent expertise highlighted in new CLIA Marketing Toolkit
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has introduced a new Marketing Toolkit for its Australasian members, providing downloadable resources to help travel agents promote cruise holidays and highlight their standing as trusted cruise specialists. (more…)
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IN2BALANCE with Hapag-Lloyd Cruises: when travelling becomes an inner journey
With its established IN2BALANCE format, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises will continue to focus on selected cruises in 2026 that emphasise conscious experiences, inner balance and holistic well-being. (more…)
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Theme announced for CLIA Conference
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has announced that the theme for this year’s CLIA Conference, which will take place from June 4-6 in Southampton, is ‘Cruise Ready’. (more…)
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises® Enhances Evening Meal Choice with Casual Dining Experience at Pool Grill
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is redefining relaxed dining at sea with the introduction of evening service at the Pool Grill including a new gourmet pizzeria menu, offering guests a casual yet refined al fresco experience each night. (more…)
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Strategic Partnership in Cruise Tourism within the Yachting Sector
As part of their strategic development policies in nautical tourism, and more specifically to promote the reception and dedicated services for yachts and mega-yachts in their respective ports, (more…)
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Uniworld Announces New “Cruise & Tour” Itineraries for 2027
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has announced a new collection of “Cruise & Tour” itineraries for 2027 in partnership with sister-brand Luxury Gold that seamlessly blend Uniworld’s luxury river cruising with Luxury Gold’s premium, small-group land travel. (more…)
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Holland America Line Marks 100 Years of Caribbean Cruising with Special Anniversary Offers Including a $100 Onboard Credit for Two
When Holland America Line’s Veendam II sailed from New York in February 1926, it charted a course that would help define Caribbean cruising, making the company among the first to offer regularly scheduled vacations to the region for guests seeking a warm-weather getaway. (more…)
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Holland America Line Unveils 2027-2028 Legendary Voyages Showcasing Extraordinary Global Exploration
Holland America Line has unveiled its complete 2027–2028 Legendary Voyages season, led by a slate of immersive cruises that include the cruise line’s first Caribbean‑based Legendary Voyage, (more…)
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Atlas Ocean Voyages Appoints Nicolas Calvo As Regional Sales Director For Latin America
Atlas Ocean Voyages is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicolas “Nico” Calvo as Regional Sales Director, Latin America. (more…)
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Virgin Voyages Launches Valentine’s Day Breakup Hotline
Virgin Voyages has launched a Valentine’s Day Breakup Line, a hotline where callers can leave messages breaking up with whatever no longer serves them, according to a press release. (more…)
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Joe Bonamassa unveils Keep the Blues Alive at Sea XII
Blues guitar legend Joe Bonamassa and Sixthman have announced the 12th voyage of their world-famous blues-rock party at sea, Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea XII, sailing March 15-19, 2027, from Miami, FL, to Grand Cayman aboard the luxurious Norwegian Jewel. (more…)
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Several tourists arrested at PortMiami before ‘world’s biggest gay festival at sea’
Miami-Dade prosecutors open 5 narcotics cases after federal searches related to Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas. (more…)
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Emerald opens 2026-27 SE Asia cruises and tours for booking
Emerald Cruises & Tours’ 2026-27 Southeast Asia river cruising and tour season is now available for booking. These voyages blend journeys along the Mekong River through Vietnam and Cambodia with immersive land tours in Laos and Japan. (more…)
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Oceania Cruises® Celebrates Record-Breaking Launch Day for Brand New Ship
Oceania Cruises achieved record-breaking booking levels on January 28, 2026, the opening day of reservations for its newest ship, Oceania Sonata. (more…)
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MSC Cruises To Add Award-Winning MSC Yacht Club To Two Additional Ships: MSC Musica, MSC Orchestra
MSC Cruises is bringing its award-winning luxury all-inclusive cruising concept to two additional vessels, MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra, marking the completion of the MSC Yacht Club refurbishment for the entire Musica class. (more…)
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The Nassau Cruise Port Just Broke Its All-Time Record, With 6.1 Million Passengers
Nassau Cruise Port just posted its biggest year ever. The port welcomed an estimated 6.1 million cruise passengers in 2025, setting a new annual record and reinforcing Nassau’s position as one of the busiest cruise destinations in the Caribbean, according to new figures released this week. (more…)
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How Swan Hellenic is exploring a new frontier
Andrea Zito of Swan Hellenic speaks about why the cruise line is set to embark on its first voyages in the Asia-Pacific region. (more…)
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A-ROSA New Year’s Eve Raffle supports meaningful projects
A considerable sum of donations was raised during the traditional New Year’s Eve Raffle on board the A-ROSA ships at the turn of the year. This year, the Rahe Family Foundation, the NABU River Fund and the OSKAR children’s hospice service can look forward to receiving a donation cheque. (more…)
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Valletta Cruise Port Named Best Global Port of Call for Fourth Consecutive Year
Top rankings in accessibility, beauty and security earn Valletta Cruise Port international recognition at FITUR. (more…)
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AMADEUS River Cruises Announces 2027 Program with New Five-Star Ship and Expanded Excursions
AMADEUS River Cruises has announced its 2027 river cruise program, featuring more than 20 thoughtfully designed itineraries across Europe, 30 new shore excursions, and the debut of a new five-star river ship sailing the Rhine and Danube. (more…)
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Annual Cruise Club Meeting in Le Havre
The Cruise Club plenary, led by Jean-Baptiste Gastinne, took place Tuesday, January 27, at Le Havre’s Port Center. (more…)
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Danish Defence Charters Cruise Ship to House Troops in Greenland
The former expedition cruise ship Ocean Endeavour is due to arrive in Nuuk, Greenland, on January 31 to become housing for Danish and NATO troops. (more…)
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