Three summer cruises dedicated to classical music on board Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ EUROPA in 2026
From the Andalusian twilight to the northern banks of the Elbe: the Ocean Sun Festival 2026 on the EUROPA will take place from 28 May to 12 Jun 2026 as the ship sails from Malaga to Hamburg. (more…)
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Cruise Planners is proud to announce the launch of AI Cruise Search, an innovative new feature within the Find a Cruise tool in CP Maxx. 
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) today (Dec. 11, 2025) named travel industry veteran Marc Kazlauskas as President of Norwegian Cruise Line (Norwegian), effective Jan. 19, 2026.
MSC Cruises identified six trends impacting traveler booking patterns in 2026 and beyond, including the desire to attend major sporting events, quests for restorative vacations, and short getaway trips. 

At over 40 square meters, Pandaw’s new Tonle Suites offer one of the most spacious accommodation options on any river vessel in Asia.
StarCruises in collaboration with ACG Festiverse and AniMania Festival are taking cosplay to thrilling new heights with the launch of ‘CosCruise: Cosplay Championship at Sea’, Malaysia’s first-ever onboard cosplay competition. 
Virgin Voyages has partnered with Canva to provide travel advisors with an AI-powered marketing tool that is designed to automate content creation, accelerate time-to-market, and drive measurable booking increases.
Royal Caribbean has unveiled the newest lineup of its Caribbean in 2027-28 itineraries.
Saudi Arabia is accelerating its push to become a global cruise hub, with Cruise Saudi — a wholly owned Public Investment Fund subsidiary — expanding international partnerships to draw more travelers to the Kingdom’s Red Sea and Arabian Gulf ports.
A defining moment has been achieved at the Port of Genoa for the clean energy transition of the Italian maritime industry overall, with the first ship-to-ship (STS) bunkering operation using Bio-liquified natural gas (LNG) of a passenger ferry,
America’s Cruise Line Partners with Port of San Diego as Official Cruise Line Sponsor for Largest Fourth of July Fireworks Display on the West Coast. 
Costa Cruises has taken a major step in its ongoing commitment to sustainability by expanding the use of electric trucks in port logistics operations.
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. 



Azamara Cruises invites travelers to see more of the world in 2026 and 2027 with up to $1,000 in onboard credit and more than $4,500 in value through Always Azamara inclusions on over 200 sailings.
Princess Cruises begins the 2026 Wave Season with the introduction of its annual “Come Aboard Sale,” presenting some of the year’s best savings for travelers planning their next unforgettable vacation at sea.
Established in 2009, MTC Hamburg has become a leading provider of world-class maritime training, renowned for its certified programmes, highly qualified instructors, and advanced simulation facilities in western Hamburg. 
The Port of Valencia last week hosted the final conference of the H2PORTS project, a pioneering initiative that has enabled the testing in real operations of a hydrogen-powered ReachStacker and a 4×4 tractor unit, as well as a mobile refuelling station for this clean fuel.
Club Travalia, the vacation membership club which is dedicated to Carnival Cruise Line, has announced the overwhelming popularity among its members in booking Carnival cruises. 
Today, Explora Journeys – the privately owned and ultra elegant ocean travel brand of the MSC Group – and Hilton announce an exclusive collaboration. 
Scenic Group’s Ken Muskat tells Rebecca Gibson how Emerald Cruises’ new ships will elevate the luxury cruising experience.
Partnership introduced new destination concept at the Ensenada Cruise Terminal, highlighting collaboration and investment aimed at strengthening tourism and community growth in Baja California. 
