Royal Caribbean Launches Biggest Ever Australian Cruise Season With Three Ships
Royal Caribbean is expanding its 2027/28 Australia summer lineup with the newly refurbished Ovation of the Seas as well as Navigator of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas. (more…)
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As luxury travelers increasingly seek more meaningful ways to see the world, Oceania Cruises® is shining a spotlight on its portfolio of longer voyages, offering guests the opportunity to explore the globe’s most captivating destinations with greater depth, comfort and ease.
Carnival Cruise Line has become the first cruise line to partner with Sneaker Impact, a Miami-based organization dedicated to keeping footwear out of landfills, to launch a new shoe recycling initiative across its U.S. fleet. 


After more than two decades of distinguished service through a remarkable career, Dario Rustico decided to leave the Company. Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will assume the role of Americas Region Director.
Ferry operator Seajets still has three cruise vessels laid up in Greece, having acquired a series of cruise ships during the pandemic.
A new youth area and a giant gaming screen are among the family-friendly features that will be on Crystal’s newest cruise ship. 
Princess Cruises will welcome the new year as an official participant in the 138th Rose Parade® presented by Honda on January 1, 2027.
HX Expeditions announced that the Americas has become the company’s largest source market worldwide, marking a milestone in the region’s continued growth. 

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.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced and opened sale for its Summer 2028 season.
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. 
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.
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.
Disney Cruise Line has added more dates into March 2027 for a discount that saves guests up to $500/person.
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. 
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Than 700 New Departure Dates Now Available, Featuring Two New Ocean Itineraries and Two New Ocean Ships.
Sydney-based Captain Cook Cruises is selling its largest cruise ship, according to shipbroker SeaBoats.
Daniela Gargiulo is Carnival Cruise Line’s first female Staff Captain. 




