Viking Announces Two New Oberammergau Voyages for 2030
New Itineraries Combine the World-Renowned Oberammergau Passion Play with an Immersive River Voyage on the Rhine or Danube. (more…)
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StarCruises Charters Out Star Voyager for Special December 2026 Sailings
StarCruises has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Golden Destinations Group aimed at strengthening Malaysia’s cruise tourism sector. (more…)
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CruiseWorld Malaysia 2026 charts the next wave of Asia’s cruise growth
Malaysia is well positioned to capture the next wave of cruise growth in Asia, with industry leaders saying the country has the connectivity, infrastructure and tourism appeal to become one of Asia’s leading cruise hubs if regional cooperation and seamless travel experiences continue to improve. (more…)
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Cris De Souza named Victory Cruise Lines’ new VP of Sales
Victory Cruise Lines has appointed Cris De Souza as Vice President of Sales. De Souza will work alongside current Vice President Bob Salmon through the remainder of 2026 before he retires in 2027. (more…)
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Riviera Travel River Cruises Opens 2028 Bookings
Riviera Travel River Cruises on July 14, 2026 announced the official opening of bookings for its 2028 river cruises. (more…)
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Agents Tick Off Truly Amazing Bucket List Experiences with Heritage Expeditions
A select group of leading Australian travel advisers have described their famil with Heritage Expeditions as a bucket list-ticking, truly amazing experience. (more…)
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Is Netflix Trying to Sink the Cruise In
The streaming giant has rolled out three major doc series about the ills of the business. But the numbers say that liners are unsinkably popular. (more…)
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Oceania Cruises® Invites Travelers to Discover the Caribbean Through a New Lens
Oceania Cruises® is inviting travelers to discover the Caribbean’s vibrant cultures, sun-drenched islands and diverse coastal destinations aboard the line’s newest and most recently refreshed ships, all offering a sophisticated, adults-only environment. (more…)
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Cruise360 backs future-ready cruise specialists
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced a new theme for its Cruise360 Australasia conference this spring: “Future Ready. Client Ready. Cruise Ready.” (more…)
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New itineraries around the world: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises presents premiere routes for its 2027/28 season
Every year, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises develops new routes around the globe for its five small luxury and expedition ships. With more than 500 different ports of call each year, extraordinary first-time visits and exceptional routes off the beaten track, the company offers cruises that continually offer even seasoned guests fresh perspectives of the world. (more…)
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Port Canaveral reveals $175M cruise terminal, parking upgrades
Port Canaveral just gave cruisers the first real look at two of the biggest construction projects in its history. If you’re one of the millions who sail from Central Florida every year, you’ll want to take note. (more…)
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Holland America Line Reveals Zuiderdam as Next Ship in Evolution, Set for Major Transformation
Holland America Line today announced Zuiderdam as the next ship in its Holland America Evolution program, bringing signature Pinnacle Class experiences as part of the line’s largest fleet update in its 153-year history. (more…)
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Havila Voyages launches new travel weather page
The Norwegian coastal cruise company Havila Voyages is expanding its range of services. A new webpage featuring a weather forecast and a packing list is designed to help guests prepare for a trip along the Norwegian coast. (more…)
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Port of Lisbon records best June ever in passengers and calls at the Cruise Terminal
The Port of Lisbon recorded this year its best June ever in cruise activity, reaching new historic highs in both passenger numbers and ship calls, confirming a sustained growth trend that reinforces Lisbon’s position among the leading European destinations in this tourism segment. (more…)
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Buffalo Cruise Terminal construction to begin in August
The Erie Canal Development Corporation says Phase 1 of the Buffalo Cruise Terminal construction project will begin next month. (more…)
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RUMOR: Disney Cruise Line Might be Returning to New York City
Disney Cruise Line might sail out of New York City again soon, although an announcement hasn’t been made. Is Disney Cruise Line Sailing Out of New York Again?. (more…)
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Silversea Launches Partnership With Perrygolf, Offering Guests Guaranteed Access to the World’s Most Iconic Golf Courses
Silversea has partnered with PerryGolf, an international golf travel company, to offer a new collection of golf-focused voyages. (more…)
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Crystal Announces Four Wellness at Sea® Retreats for 2027
Crystal has announced four Wellness at Sea retreats for 2027! Curated by Crystal Wellness Ambassador and Culinary Nutritionist Dalila Roglieri, the retreats will focus on nutrition, fitness, mental wellbeing, and longevity. (more…)
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MSC Cruises launches remote check-in to skip embarkation lines
MSC Cruises has successfully launched a new Digital Remote Check-In solution in Seattle, designed to further streamline the embarkation process and deliver a seamless end-to-end experience to guests. (more…)
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Explora Journeys And Hilton Honors Launch New Luxury Ocean Travel Rewards
Beginning today, Hilton Honors members can unlock a new kind of Stay— one check‑in that opens the door to multiple destinations defined by breathtaking sunrise views over the Mediterranean Sea, restorative wellness moments above the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, and fine dining set against the sweeping landscapes of Northern Europe—all from the comfort of Explora Journeys’ ultra‑elegant ships. (more…)
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HX Expeditions to make expedition cruising ‘more accessible’ as it celebrates 130 years
The cruise line teased the launch of a range of shorter itineraries and ‘industry firsts’ in the coming months at an event in London, UK. (more…)
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First Look at Orient-Express’ Unique New Sailing Yacht Corinthian
The first ship, or more accurately, yacht, from hotel brand Orient-Express launches today at the shipyard where it was built, Chantiers del’Atlantique, in St Nazaire, France. (more…)
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Scenic Ikon leads new 2028-29 Mediterranean and Americas collection with expanded handcrafted land journeys
Scenic Group has unveiled its new 2028 and 2029 Europe, Mediterranean, and Americas Discovery Yacht collection, led by Scenic Ikon’s inaugural season and a significantly expanded range of handcrafted land journeys. (more…)
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Victoria welcomes nearly 30k cruise ship passengers during one of summer’s busiest weekends
Downtown Victoria is buzzing with tourists as nearly 30,000 cruise ship passengers visit from July 10-12, marking one of the busiest weekends of the 2026 summer cruise season. (more…)
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Carnival unveils details of first ship in upcoming Ace class
The first ship in Carnival Cruise Line’s upcoming Ace class will be called the Carnival Destiny. (more…)
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Cruise ship air pollution at port cities could make viral infections worse
Air pollution from cruise ships could be damaging the health of people living in port cities by increasing inflammation and susceptibility to viruses such as the common cold and COVID-19. (more…)
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US Revises Travel Advisory For Popular Caribbean Cruise Port
The US Government is reminding cruisers to exercise increased caution when sailing to Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos. The US Department of State issued an updated travel advisory on July 7, 2026. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean is asking fans to help name its next cruise ships
Earlier this year, Royal Caribbean revealed long-rumored plans to build a new class of cruise ship that is slightly smaller than its current megaships. (more…)
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Uniworld Launches Complimentary Land Offer for 2027 Cruises
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has launched its Complimentary Land Offer, available for new bookings made by August 31. (more…)
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Atlas Ocean Voyages Expands Fly-Cruise Antarctica Expeditions For 2027-2028 Season
Atlas Ocean Voyages is expanding its Fly the Drake Expeditions, giving travelers more opportunities to experience Antarctica while spending less time crossing the Drake Passage and more time exploring one of the world’s last great wildernesses. (more…)
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Ponant Opens 2027-28 Med, Northern Europe and Atlantic Sailings
Ponant Explorations has announced that it is offering more than 150 departures across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Atlantic Islands from October 2027 through November 2028, which are now available for booking. (more…)
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Emerald Lumi Completes Significant Milestone Ahead of New Seine River Cruises Commencing in 2027
Emerald Cruises & Tours has celebrated the ceremonial launch of Emerald Lumi, with the new Emerald Star-Ship entering water for the first time at the shipyard in Romania. (more…)
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Celebrity Cruises Unveils 13 New Experiences On Celebrity Reflection, Redefining Caribbean Cruising
Celebrity Cruises is reimagining one of its most beloved ships – and delivering new ways to experience the Caribbean – with the reveal of the newly modernized Celebrity Reflection. (more…)
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Egypt turns away cruise ship with mostly gay men after Turkey blocked same voyage from docking
The Virgin Voyages ship Scarlet Lady, chartered by Atlantis Events, was reportedly denied entry into Egyptian waters after Turkish authorities barred it days earlier. (more…)
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P&O Cruises refreshes Keel & Cow steakhouse menus aboard Arvia and Iona
P&O Cruises has introduced a redesigned menu at Keel & Cow aboard its Excel-class ships, adding new steakhouse dishes, lighter options, and expanded vegan choices. (more…)
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Cordelia Sun to debut in India in November 2027, sailing roundtrip from Mumbai
Cordelia Cruises has confirmed that the former Norwegian Sun will begin operations in India in November 2027, expanding the line’s growing three-ship fleet. (more…)
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StarCruises turns up the fun for Hong Kong’s autumn cruises
StarCruises will return to Hong Kong this autumn with Star Voyager, a deployment that coincides with one of Asia’s busiest holiday periods, including China’s Golden Week, Japan’s autumn travel season and a string of regional school holidays. (more…)
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Fincantieri celebrates 30 years of strategic partnership with Carnival Corporation
In Monfalcone, the steel-cutting ceremony for Carnival Destiny, the first of three new Ace-class ships for Carnival Cruise Line. Over 30 years, Fincantieri has delivered 76 ships to the Group’s brands, which carry more than 200,000 guests every day. (more…)
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Consumer Reports Has Named The Worst Cruise Line For Overall Satisfaction
In an age of limitless vacation choices, picking a cruise to go on is tough. From the outside, so many of them seem to offer the exact same experience: great food, parties, entertainment, visits to some of the coolest ports, and amenities galore. (more…)
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New in Cruise: Royal Caribbean Expands Royal Genie Access Fleetwide
Clients who adore Royal Caribbean’s suite experience now have another way to make big-ship cruising that much more luxurious. (more…)
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