How Jannik Sinner Celebrated His Wimbledon Victory on Explora III
The world’s number one tennis player and Explora Journeys’ global brand ambassador, Jannik Sinner, became the very first guest to sail onboard Explora III, joining the opening leg of her Mediterranean Prelude Journey from July 24 to 25. (more…)
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Roberto Bruzzone has been appointed as president of MSC Cruises, the cruise line said in a press release.
MSC Cruises has unveiled an expanded onboard retail offering for MSC World Asia, introducing new luxury boutiques, family-focused shopping experiences, and exclusive brand partnerships ahead of the ship’s debut in December 2026.
Following an interactive workshop at the Cruise Europe Conference in Reykjavik, led by the commercial team, Louise Landler and Luis de Carvalho, at Copenhagen Malmo Port, the conclusions to the five initiatives – cruise & community value; winter cruise readiness; cruise rapid response; future cruise experience; and visitor flow coordination – have been sent out to all the attendees.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises today 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. 



A Viking river cruise ship ran aground while sailing in Europe’s Danube River. 

Twenty-five years ago, Princess Cruises helped transform the future of cruising in Alaska by becoming the first cruise line to connect a ship to Juneau’s hydroelectric shore power system. 
Marella Cruises has revealed the headline acts for its adults-only Electric Sunsets 80s vs 90s themed cruise, with Tiffany, Claire Richards and Martin Kemp leading the entertainment line-up for the 2027 sailing. 

The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has announced a significant enhancement to its cruise incentive program by including the stoppage of passenger and cruise ships at Timsah Lake to utilize Ismailia Yacht Marina for tourism purposes in the calculation of rebate percentage of Suez Canal granted to Cruise Ships.
TUI River Cruises has announced TUI Luzia, the first purpose-built ship for the brand, was floated out in Kladovo, Serbia marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water.
United Waterways and its ocean division Ocean Advice have reached another important milestone. Following the signing of the first expedition vessel for Poseidon Expeditions, the program has now progressed to five vessels that are signed, ordered or in final contractual negotiation. 
Affordable quality cruise line has seven no-fly itineraries taking guests to discover the festive charm of Europe’s Christmas markets this winter.
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises will launch Curated Concerts in 2027 aboard Europa and Europa 2, with musicians Alexander Krichel, David Orlowsky and Shira Patchornik serving as hosts and curating programs based on their musical styles and instruments.
Bantry Bay Port Company (a subsidiary of the Port of Cork Company) marked the beginning of the 2026 cruise season on April 26, with the arrival of Ponant’s Le Laperouse to Bantry Inner anchorage. She was the first of twelve cruise vessels scheduled to call this year.
Silversea has launched its inaugural collection of S.A.L.T. (Sea And Land Taste) Culinary Voyages, with itineraries built around experiencing each destination through food, flavors and people.
Royal Caribbean confirmed plans to advance the development of the new Mahahual K’iin Community Center, marking an important next step in creating a larger, more accessible home for programs and activities that enrich the lives of families, children and residents across Mahahual. 

The MS Anna Katharina was sailing on the Danube River in Vienna, Austria, when the reported incident occurred.
Senior representatives from HX Expeditions, Oceanwide Expeditions, Polar Latitudes Expeditions, UnCruise Adventures, Aqua Expeditions and more will take part in the network’s ‘most ambitious programme to date. 

Four new shows are taking center stage on Holland America Line’s Oosterdam, expanding the cruise line’s award-winning entertainment lineup with fresh productions and iconic collaborations. 

