Crystal Shares First Look at Specialty Dining Renderings Aboard Crystal Grace
Crystal released a new set of renderings for its newest ship Crystal Grace set to debut on June 11, 2028. (more…)
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HX Expeditions Celebrates Its Most Successful Antarctica Season by Offering Travel Agents a Spot on a FAM Trip
HX Expeditions today announced that its October 2025 to March 2026 Antarctica season was the most successful in the company’s history. (more…)
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MSC Cruises delays European season for MSC Euribia despite US-Iran ceasefire
MSC Cruises has cancelled the first sailing of MSC Euribia’s European summer programme, following a delay in the vessel’s repositioning from the Arabian Gulf. (more…)
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Seabourn cancels submarine program
Seabourn has confirmed it will discontinue its expedition submarine program, with the decision announced on 20 February 2026 in a communication to travel advisors and industry partners. (more…)
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Madeira and Leixões Ports Join Forces in Digital Transformation and Technological Innovation
The port authorities of Madeira and of Douro, Leixões, and Viana do Castelo have established a cooperation protocol through the sharing of resources and expertise in the field of digital transformation and technological innovation. (more…)
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Carnival Pride is Back and Better Than Ever in Baltimore. Dry dock delivers refreshed spaces across the ship
Carnival Pride returned to service today in Baltimore following a 22‑day dry dock in Freeport, Grand Bahama, bringing with it a fresh mix of refurbishments designed to elevate the onboard experience. (more…)
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Michael Eder will join MarineXchange as CEO
MXP, the leading software partner for the global cruise industry, has appointed Michael Eder as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2026. (more…)
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NileCruiseVacation Announces New Guide Comparing Nile Cruises and Dahabiya Experiences
NileCruiseVacation has released a new comparison guide focused on two of the most popular ways to explore the Nile River — the standard Nile cruise ship and the traditional Dahabiya sailboat. (more…)
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Strong Season Ahead For Cruise In Halifax
The 2026 cruise season at the Port of Halifax starts today (April 7, 2026), as we welcome passengers arriving on the Viking Polaris. The season is set to run from April 7 until November 5, 2026. (more…)
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Cruise Europe new Associate member: Hoppe Maritime Group
Hoppe Maritime Group is a group of companies offering maritime and logistic services in various fields of the shipping business. (more…)
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Plymouth is primed and ready for more
On a FAM trip to Plymouth (Devon, UK) before Easter, Cruise Europe witnessed firsthand, not only what is on offer for the ships and passengers – and there is plenty – but just how clearly the people at Cattewater Harbour Commissioners (CHC), Plymouth, understand the business of cruising. (more…)
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Silversea Enhances Its Venetian Society With New Loyalty Tiers And Enhanced Benefits
Silversea enhancing its Venetian Society loyalty program, offering guests more ways to earn status, earlier recognition, and meaningful benefits throughout their journey – becoming the richest loyalty program among any luxury cruise brand. (more…)
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Virgin Voyages Makes Waves on the West Coast with Brilliant Lady Debut at the Port of Los Angeles
Virgin Voyages officially arrived on the West Coast on Monday, April 6, as Brilliant Lady made her highly anticipated debut at the Port of Los Angeles. (more…)
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CroisiEurope marks 50th anniversary with Strasbourg gala and new Seine ship
CroisiEurope celebrated its 50th anniversary with a high-profile gala in Strasbourg, France, bringing together 1,200 guests for an evening that highlighted the company’s growth and future ambitions. (more…)
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Oceania Cruises® Announces the Reinspiration of Oceania Marina™
A Comprehensive Transformation of the Much-Loved Ship, Scheduled for October 2026, Reinforces the Brand’s Continued Commitment to Elevated, Intentional Luxury Travel. (more…)
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Marella Discovery II’s first call at Limassol signals the opening of Cyprus’ cruise season
The arrival of Marella Discovery II at the Port of Limassol on Wednesday marked the start of Cyprus’ cruise season and reaffirmed the island’s key position in the regional maritime tourism industry. (more…)
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Emerald Kaia completes Red Sea and Suez transits ahead of inaugural voyage
Emerald Cruises & Tours has launched its newest superyacht, Emerald Kaia, following a transit through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal that it brought it into the Mediterranean. (more…)
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MSC Cruises Reveals New Harbour and Aqua Deck Features on MSC World Asia
MSC Cruises is revealing new details on The Harbour and Aqua Deck on board its newest flagship, MSC World Asia. (more…)
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TradeWinds Unveils 2027 Grenada Curated Cruise Itinerary
TradeWinds, the purpose-driven, eco-conscious yacht charter company, is thrilled to announce the launch of a new seven-night curated itinerary featuring Grenada, “the Spice Isle” of the southern Caribbean. (more…)
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Karen Walker to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Subantarctic Islands with Heritage Expeditions
Pioneering small-ship expedition cruise company Heritage Expeditions is delighted to welcome special guest and pioneering New Zealand fashion icon Karen Walker on its ultimate Kiwi adventure, Beyond Fiordland: New Zealand’s Wildest Islands, at the end of December 2026. (more…)
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Think cruises are gross? CDC scored these ships 100 on sanitation
Ships across major cruise lines earned perfect inspection scores from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (more…)
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Stephanie Schrahe to become Director Omnichannel Sales at A-ROSA
From 01 June 2026 A-ROSA River Cruises will welcome sales expert Stephanie Schrahe to the company. She will assume the newly created position of Director Omnichannel Sales. (more…)
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New member: Montrose – Cruise Europe
Nestled on Scotland’s east coast, Montrose Port is well positioned for boutique/expedition style cruise passengers. (more…)
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How New Zealand changed course on cruising
No one can have missed the growing antipathy towards cruise ships around the world in recent years. Venice was one of the first to take a stand, banning all but the smallest vessels. (more…)
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P&O Cruises Adds Five Britannia Sailings for April 2027
P&O Cruises has launched five new Britannia cruises for April 2027, the company said in a press release. (more…)
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Virgin Voyages Abandons Bermuda Plan and Heads North Instead
Many cruise guests look forward to sunny skies, beautiful beaches, and tropical temperatures for their cruise vacations. That may be what guests boarding Valiant Lady in New York on Monday, April 6, 2026 had hoped for, but it is not what they will be getting. (more…)
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Cruise Line Adds Fuel Surcharge; Travelers Fear Others Will Follow
Cruisegoers worldwide are worried that their vacation costs could increase due to rising oil prices tied to the ongoing war in the Middle East. (more…)
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Hardangerfjord is on track for OPS in Eidfjord and extended tendering in Ulvik
The quay extension project at the Port of Eidfjord is nearing completion. The quay is being extended by 40m, bringing its total length to 160m. The project is scheduled for completion by April 30, 2026. (more…)
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Windstar Cruises Launches New Promotion to Drive Bookings with Complimentary All-Inclusive Upgrade Through June 2027
Windstar Cruises has launched a new All-Inclusive offer, designed to sustain booking momentum across its global portfolio with a limited-time complimentary All-Inclusive upgrade on voyages worldwide. (more…)
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Bodrum Cruise Port Signals a New Era of Luxury as the 2026 Season Commences with Astoria Grande
Bodrum Cruise Port, a strategic Mediterranean hub within the Global Ports Holding network, officially inaugurated its 2026 cruise season today with the arrival of Astoria Grande. (more…)
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Holland America Line Marks 153 Years of Exploration with Special ‘Anniversary Sale’
For 153 years, Holland America Line has perfected the art of leisurely travel, inviting guests to connect to the world and each other. (more…)
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Carnival ‘Fun-ternship’ Returns Following Successful Debut
Program to Give Youth Across Six Homeport Cities Exposure to Careers in Travel and Hospitality. (more…)
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Analysis: As expedition cruising continues to grow, can it remain sustainable?
The rapid rise of expedition cruising reflects a structural shift in traveller preferences toward immersive, experience-led travel, supported by strong post-pandemic growth across the broader cruise sector. (more…)
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Contribution of Cruise Tourism to the Global Economy 2024
In this report, we examine how the cruise industry in 2024 generated economic impacts across the world. (more…)
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Another cruise ship runs aground
A small expedition cruise vessel has run aground on a reef in Fiji, with all passengers safely evacuated and no injuries reported. (more…)
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Kodiak’s cruise ship passengers set to go up by 26% this summer
According to a schedule published by Discover Kodiak on March 23, as many as 31,181 people could be visiting Kodiak by cruise ship this year. 22 different cruise ships are scheduled to come to town between late April and early October for a total of 32 port calls. (more…)
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Port Tampa Bay eyes fourth cruise terminal as passenger growth strains capacity
The port welcomed a record 1.66 million cruise passengers in 2025 and is on pace to reach nearly 1.8 million passengers this year. (more…)
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Port of Galveston Approves Master Plan to Expand Cruise Capacity
The Port of Galveston is set for a major transformation following approval of a $2.4 billion, 20-year strategic master plan designed to expand cruise capacity, enhance infrastructure and support long-term growth. (more…)
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Trafalgar Rolls Out 2026 Europe River Cruise Advisor Rates
Trafalgar is introducing a dedicated 60 percent off Travel Advisor Rate across select 2026 river cruise sailings in Europe. (more…)
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Century Cruises Announces Fleet Expansion and New Destinations
Century Cruises has announced what it describes as exciting news and ambitious expansion plans that are set to be unveiled later in April. (more…)
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