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Oceanwide Expeditions can confirm that the planned deep cleaning and disinfection of m/v Hondius has been completed in Rotterdam. On 29 May, the vessel was assessed, and was cleared on 30 May by Dutch health authority (GGD) officials to return to full operations.
StarCruises’ latest culinary-themed sailing featuring celebrity chef Datuk Chef Wan aboard the Star Voyager has concluded, offering guests a curated cruise experience during the recent school holiday season.
For travelers who want to see more of Europe, Avalon Waterways is launching three new 2027 Cruise & Tour itineraries that combine a guided Globus tour with an Avalon river cruise, linking destinations across Europe into one unforgettable journey.
Disney Cruise Line is introducing several new controversial policies aboard its ships, going into effect starting June 3, 2026.
Something happened in the Erie Basin Marina on Thursday afternoon that hadn’t happened in decades. A passenger cruise ship arrived and docked.
Viking announced its 2028-2029 World Cruise itineraries, including the 142-day Viking World Cruise, on board the elegant Viking Vesta®.
Havila Voyages published its integrated annual and sustainability report for 2025 on Thursday evening. The year was marked by increased revenue, strong demand, improved profitability, and significant environmental progress.
Silversea has completed its World Cruise 2026, ‘The Curious and the Sea,’ a 140-day global journey aboard Silver Dawn that spanned 59 destinations across 30 countries and six continents.
Celestyal is extending its current Mediterranean season with a new winter 2026-27 deployment. 

The first steel cutting ceremony for Crystal Grace, the new state-of-the-art, high-end cruise ship for the cruise line Crystal, took place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Marghera. 

MSC Cruises is inviting travelers to enjoy the “Best Holiday Ever” this summer with a vacation experience designed to simplify travel from booking through embarkation.
Holland America Line is introducing year-round cruising in Europe, expanding its presence in the region with an extended 2027-2028 season sailing through winter.
Rouen is sharpening its cruise strategy around one commercial priority: capturing more value from the hours after the morning excursion. 
The Port of Seattle Commission today (May 26, 2026) approved a new long-term lease amendment with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH), extending a long-standing partnership that began in 2000, and strengthening shared commitments to environmental progress, community benefit, and economic opportunity.
That 15% commission rate on a cruise booking? It’s probably closer to 11.7% in practice — and has been for years.
Fincantieri and Viking celebrated today the delivery of “Viking Mira” at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona. 
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled its 2028-29 Voyage Collection, featuring 238 new sailings around the world on its fleet. 
This one is for the grown-ups only: no rules, no routines, and definitely no children. It’s all about late nights, long lunches, cocktails by the pool and the kind of energy you wish you could take back home with you. 
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions announces the launch of its Travel Advisor Resource Hub, a new microsite designed to simplify and enhance how travel advisors do business with the brand, and emphasize existing and new tools available to promote a successful partnership. 
Crystal Cruises has introduced a dedicated recreation area for crew members aboard Crystal Grace, ahead of the ship’s June 2028 debut.
Explora Journeys has opened sales for its summer 2028 Journeys Collection, a milestone season defined by the arrival of EXPLORA VI. 
Riviera Rhapsody will be targeted at North American travellers and operate on European waterways.
Meyer Turku is investing in shipbuilders of the future by donating EUR 800,000 to Aalto University. With the donation, Aalto will establish a five-year Professor of Practice to accelerate developments in marine technology and secure expertise in the field in Finland. 
