America’s Got Talent Variety Show Debuts on Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas
Royal Caribbean is celebrating the launch of America’s Got Talent LIVE on Stage aboard Legend of the Seas. (more…)
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Princess Cruises Returns to the 2027 Rose Parade®
Princess Cruises will welcome the new year as an official participant in the 138th Rose Parade® presented by Honda on January 1, 2027. (more…)
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Americas becomes HX Expeditions’ largest source market
HX Expeditions announced that the Americas has become the company’s largest source market worldwide, marking a milestone in the region’s continued growth. (more…)
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Bantry Bay Welcomes Final Cruise Ship of 2026
Bantry Bay Port Company welcomed the Insignia as its final cruise ship of 2026 today, 12th August, marking the close of a vibrant season that saw 9 cruise liners call to Bantry Bay. (more…)
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Princess Cruises Opens 2028 Alaska Season with 185 Departures, Eight Ships and Signature Cruisetours
Princess Cruises, opened sales for its expansive 2028 Alaska season, featuring 185 departures across 14 itineraries aboard eight ships, including the Alaska spectacular Star Princess – from glacier-rich voyages and wildlife-filled ports to immersive cruisetours and Princess Wilderness Lodge stays near some of the state’s most celebrated national parks. (more…)
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Polar Latitudes Expeditions Unveils Its 2028 Arctic Season
Polar Latitudes Expeditions has announced its Arctic 2028 season: a comprehensive program of small-ship expedition voyages across Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland, Jan Mayen and the wild coast of Arctic Norway. (more…)
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Norwegian Announces 2028 Summer Deployment
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced and opened sale for its Summer 2028 season. (more…)
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MSC cruise ship bound for Ibiza helps rescue vessel in distress
An MSC Cruises ship helped rescue people from a vessel in distress. Spanish authorities asked MSC Musica to assist the nearby vessel on July 31, the cruise line told USA TODAY. (more…)
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Cruise fee doubles at vacation hot spot as passengers brace for even steeper hikes
Cruise passengers heading to Mexico are now paying a higher fee to visit some of the country’s most popular destinations as the latest increase in a phased tax plan takes effect. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions Unveils 2028 Northern Hemisphere Season
Aurora Expeditions has opened its Northern Hemisphere 2028 season for bookings, featuring 29 expedition departures across 20 countries and territories and the introduction of seven all-new Cultural Expeditions. (more…)
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Havila Voyages leads NABU sustainability ranking
The German environmental organisation NABU has placed Havila Voyages at the top of its cruise ranking for 2026, based on the company’s efforts to implement holistic sustainable solutions and reduce carbon and pollutant emissions along the Norwegian coast. (more…)
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Disney Cruise Line Extends $1500 Offer to March 2027
Disney Cruise Line has added more dates into March 2027 for a discount that saves guests up to $500/person. (more…)
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Celebrity Cruises Unveils Unmatched European Vacations And Itineraries On All Seven Continents In 2028 And 2029
An exciting Europe season includes new ways to experience the region, as Celebrity Beyond returns for the first time following a 2026 renewal. Enhanced outdoor escapes include the Celebrity Pool Club featuring Orange Peel Bar & Grille and Tacos del Sol, plus al fresco dining at Bora. (more…)
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Paul Gauguin Cruises and PONANT EXPLORATIONS Introduce “Tempting Tahiti” $1,000 Shipboard Credit Offer
With more than 28 years of experience in French Polynesia, Paul Gauguin Cruises offers year-round access to the destination aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin, while PONANT EXPLORATIONS’ Le Jacques Cartier adds a new dimension with voyages to the region’s more remote islands launching in October 2026. (more…)
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Marella Cruises expands 0% drinks range with 18 non-alcoholic cocktails and alcohol free spirits
Marella Cruises, TUI UK’s cruise line, is expanding its drinks offering with 18 new alcohol free cocktails, six 0% ABV spirits, four 0% wines, plus non-alcoholic beer and cider alternatives. (more…)
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Paddock to Port Alliance launches to support cruise
Australian farmers, food suppliers, tourism operators, travel agents, ports and cruise industry leaders have today (August 4, 2026) united in Sydney to launch the Australian Paddock to Port Alliance, a new national campaign making the economic case for a strong and competitive cruise sector. (more…)
It’s electrifying – Portsmouth International Port’s shore power system goes live
In a huge forward step for the UK maritime industry, ferries and cruise ships are now plugging into Portsmouth International Port’s shore power system, as it strives to become the country’s first zero-emissions port by 2050. (more…)
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294m Norwegian Star becomes Port of Aberdeen’s longest-ever vessel
The port of Aberdeen has welcomed its longest-ever vessel, the 294m-long Norwegian Star cruise ship. The Norwegian Cruise Line vessel arrived at the port’s South Harbour from Newhaven with 2,366 guests on board and will depart for Bergen following a day-long stopover. (more…)
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Azamara Cruises Unveils New Collection of AzAmazing Evenings® for 2027. Expanding its signature evening programming with 36 new complimentary experiences
Azamara Cruises today unveiled its collection of 36 new AzAmazing Evenings® for 2027, expanding its signature lineup of exclusive evening experiences designed to bring travelers closer to the heart of every destination. (more…)
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National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Unveils 2028-29 Deployment
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions today announces its highly anticipated 2028–29 deployment, unveiling a new season of voyages that will bring travelers deeper into the fjords, take them farther into the South Pacific, and provide them with more time to explore polar ice regions. (more…)
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Trending Destination Norway: Havila Voyages Focuses on “Coolcation”, Maximum Travel Certainty, and the Power of the Travel Trade
Interest in Northern Europe is reaching historic highs this summer: According to current data from the European Travel Barometer, Norway is increasingly becoming a focus for travelers as a safe, stable, and climate-resilient dream destination. (more…)
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Viking Takes Delivery of Newest Egypt Ship. The New Viking Ptah Joins Award-Winning Sister Ships on the Nile River
Viking announced it has taken delivery of the company’s newest river ship in Egypt, the Viking Ptah. The delivery ceremony for the Viking Ptah took place at Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt. (more…)
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Viking Opens Bookings for 2028–2029 Ocean Voyages
More Than 700 New Departure Dates Now Available, Featuring Two New Ocean Itineraries and Two New Ocean Ships. (more…)
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Australian cruise company seeking to sell expedition-type cruise ship
Sydney-based Captain Cook Cruises is selling its largest cruise ship, according to shipbroker SeaBoats. (more…)
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Seatrade Cruise Awards 2026 finalists announced
The companies elected finalists for the Seatrade Cruise Awards 2026 have been revealed, with winners to be announced at Seatrade Cruise Med in Las Palmas on September 16. (more…)
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This British Port Wants Bigger Cruise Ships. Not Everyone Is Happy
A $202 million redevelopment could transform Falmouth into a port capable of welcoming some of the world’s biggest cruise ships, but critics fear the town and marine environment could suffer. (more…)
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Carnival Cruise Line Appoints First Female Staff Captain
Daniela Gargiulo is Carnival Cruise Line’s first female Staff Captain. (more…)
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Sea Cloud Cruises Launches 2027 Suite Life Upgrade
Sea Cloud Cruises is inviting travelers to plan ahead with its new 2027 Suite Life Upgrade promotion, offering a complimentary stateroom upgrade to a suite on select 2027 voyages booked by October 31, 2026. (more…)
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Cruise passengers need to know about a new Bahamas warning
As a frequent visitor to many parts of the Bahamas via cruise ship, it’s easy to forget that, along with great shopping, local restaurants, plentiful drinks, and beautiful beaches, there’s also crime, danger, and a need to be careful. (more…)
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Catalina Sugar Beach to welcome MSC Cruises passengers starting November
MSC Group has unveiled Catalina Sugar Beach, a revamped beach destination on Catalina Island that will welcome passengers from MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys, as well as guests of Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, beginning in November. (more…)
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The Yacht Rock Cruise to Star Kenny Loggins, Boz Scaggs, Little River Band and More
The Yacht Rock Cruise will set sail in 2027, featuring performances by Kenny Loggins, Boz Scaggs, Little River Band and more. (more…)
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First Chinese-language Mediterranean cruise sets sail from Spain
A cruise ship operating the industry’s first Mediterranean itinerary with Chinese-language services set sail from the Port of Tarragona, Spain, on Tuesday, embarking on a 13-day voyage with nearly 900 passengers on board. (more…)
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More space is coming: Regent Seven Seas to reduce the capacity on its Explorer-class ships
Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the ultra-luxury cruise line part of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., last week announced plans to reimagine select accommodations aboard its Explorer-class ships, introducing larger suites, a new suite category and reduced capacity to deliver an even more spacious and luxurious onboard experience. (more…)
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Cruise line’s tougher booking rules ignite backlash over higher deposits and payments
Princess Cruises is introducing stricter booking policies, including higher deposits and earlier final payment deadlines, fueling mixed reactions among travelers. (more…)
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Carnival Corporation Sets New Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensity Reduction Target
Carnival Corporation announced a new sustainability target to achieve a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity by 2029, measured on an available lower berth days basis compared to its 2019 baseline. (more…)
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The Cruise Travel Agency That Hit £1 Million in Sales Almost Overnight and Now Can’t Hire Travel Advisors Fast Enough
Less than two months after launching, The Cruise Globe, the technology company reinventing how cruises are sold, has surpassed £1 million in cruise sales and is now racing to recruit experienced travel advisors to join its team as customer demand continues to accelerate. (more…)
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MSC Foundation and Association Vellmari launch “Shallow bays of the Mediterranean ”, a new programme to restore Posidonia seagrass meadows in the Mediterranean
The MSC Foundation and Asociación Vellmarí have launched “Shallow Bays of the Mediterranean”, a new three-year programme combining Posidonia oceanica restoration, marine education and community engagement. (more…)
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Port Tampa Bay begins work on fourth cruise terminal
Port Tampa Bay in Florida has started work on its fourth cruise terminal, the first to be built at the port for 25 years. (more…)
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NCLH outlines pricing strategy to rebuild cruise demand
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has outlined changes to pricing and marketing as part of what Chief Executive John W Chidsey described as the group’s “pathway to revenue recovery” on its latest earnings call. (more…)
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Port Canaveral Launches Cruise Terminal 10 Expansion and Renovation Project
Construction has begun on another cruise terminal expansion project at Port Canaveral. Scheduled for completion in November 2027, the new $95 million, 145,000-square-foot facility will accommodate some of the industry’s largest cruise ships. (more…)
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