Port of Ajaccio celebrates Marella Cruises’ 30 years of navigation
Under glorious spring sunshine, the Port of Ajaccio was delighted to celebrate, on Thursday 7 May 2026, Marella Cruises’ 30th anniversary. (more…)
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Crystal Expands 2026 Wellness at Sea Retreats with New Voyage Featuring Sanctum this October
Crystal announced the addition of a new Wellness at Sea Retreat aboard Crystal Serenity, sailing roundtrip from Lisbon from Oct. 11–17, 2026. (more…)
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Cruise ships are perfect breeding ground for viruses, but we can’t get enough
Buffets and shared spaces help make cruise ships ideal places for viruses to flourish, disease experts say. Still, Americans are booking cruises in record numbers. (more…)
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Viking Introduces Its First Fully Electric Motor Coach
Viking announced the launch of its first fully electric motor coach, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship. (more…)
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P&O Cruises celebrates ten-year partnership with Wilkes Academy
P&O Cruises is celebrating its long‑standing commitment to developing home-grown stage talent as the cruise line marks ten years sponsoring the Wilkes Academy of Performing Arts. (more…)
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Seabourn Pursuit Crew Delivers Cyclone Relief to Papua New Guinea Communities
During Seabourn Pursuit’s stop at Alotau in Papua New Guinea on May 11, the ship coordinated the donation of essential relief supplies to support communities impacted by Cyclone Maila, which devastated parts of the region in April. (more…)
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France allows asymptomatic passengers off new cruise ship struck by stomach bug outbreak
Passengers unaffected by an illness outbreak on a British cruise ship have been allowed off the ship in the French port city of Bordeaux, while authorities confirmed the cause of the outbreak is norovirus, a nasty stomach bug that spreads easily. (more…)
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AmaWaterways Appoints Strategic Leadership Roles to Support Rapid Growth
Executive appointments support financial excellence, fleet innovation, and strategic growth as AmaWaterways expands its global footprint. (more…)
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Seabourn Encore Makes Maiden Voyage To Alaska For Summer 2026
Seabourn kicked off its 2026 Alaska season with Seabourn Encore’s maiden arrival to Vancouver, marking the first time the luxury ship will sail in the region. (more…)
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Crystal Serenity to undergo drydock this October
Crystal has announced today Crystal Serenity will enter a three-week drydock in October 2026, for a scheduled refurbishment of select areas of the ship. (more…)
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HX Expeditions Launches 1896 Cabin to Celebrate 130th Anniversary
HX Expeditions 130 Year Anniversary | 1896 Heritage Cabin
HX Expeditions has officially opened the doors to its long‑anticipated 1896 Cabin, now welcoming overnight guests aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen. (more…)
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Cruise Master expands expedition portfolio with Lindblad partnership in GCC
Dubai-based Cruise Master has expanded its expedition cruise portfolio through a new partnership with Lindblad Expeditions, targeting growing demand for remote and experience-led travel among GCC-based travellers. (more…)
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Five Senses Consulting Supports the Expansion of Homeport Operations in Agios Nikolaos
Five Senses Consulting & Development continues to support the strategic cruise development of Agios Nikolaos, Crete, as the destination further strengthens its role within the Eastern Mediterranean cruise market. (more…)
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Oceania Cruises® Unveils Holiday and New Year Voyages for 2026-27 and 2027-28 Seasons
Celebrate the holiday season at sea with Oceania Cruises® aboard its luxurious ships across Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas during the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons. (more…)
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1,700 passengers held on cruise ship over potential acute stomach bug sickness
As many as 1,700 passengers are being held on board a cruise ship in southwest France, after dozens of cases of possible gastroenteritis on board. (more…)
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Hundreds quarantine on cruise as passenger dies following gastroenteritis outbreak
More than 1,700 passengers aboard the Ambassador Cruise Line ship known as the Ambition have been confined in Bordeaux as an elderly passenger died following a gastroenteritis outbreak. (more…)
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World Travel & Tourism Council reinforces cruise sector resilience during Suez voyage
More than 300 tourism leaders gathered aboard Crystal Serenity in Egypt to discuss recovery across the Middle East amid ongoing geopolitical disruption. (more…)
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Cunard Unveils 190 New Voyages in 2028 including Historic Four Queens Celebration
Cunard has announced its 2028 program, featuring 190 extraordinary voyages in 36 countries, including the historic Four Queens Celebration in May 2028. (more…)
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Dominican Republic joins Caribbean plan to diversify cruise tourism
The Dominican Republic, alongside Jamaica and the Bahamas, is advancing a regional strategy to diversify the cruise tourism sector as rising fuel costs continue to impact the industry, according to Travel And Tour World. (more…)
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MSC Cruises Celebrates MSC Poesia’s Arrival in Seattle for First Alaska Season
MSC Cruises is celebrating the arrival of the newly refreshed MSC Poesia in Seattle, marking the start of the cruise line’s first-ever Alaska season and establishing Seattle as its newest U.S. homeport. (more…)
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The Port of Seville Welcomes the First-Ever Double Call of the Twin Cruises Scenic Eclipse
The cruises Scenic Eclipse I and Scenic Eclipse II will dock at the Delicias quay this Saturday and spend one night in Seville. (more…)
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MXP365 Enables Guest Chat on TUI Cruises Mein Schiff Fleet
“MXP365 Mein Schiff Chat” is now live on the whole TUI Cruises Mein Schiff fleet enabling guests to communicate easily throughout their cruise. (more…)
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Windstar opens additional 2028 Star Seeker Alaska sailings with a limited-time Early Booking Offer
As Windstar Cruises’ new Star Seeker yacht navigates Alaska for the first time this month, the cruise line is already looking ahead, opening bookings for its 2028 Alaska cruise season. (more…)
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Cruise ship with more than 100 sick passengers docks at Port Canaveral
A cruise ship carrying more than 100 people sick with norovirus docked at Port Canaveral early Monday, prompting a federal health investigation. (more…)
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Trio of Cruise Ships Remain Laid Up in China as Market Challenges Persist
Three cruise ships,the Blue Dream Star, Blue Dream Melody, and Chinese Taishan,remain out of service in mainland China and looking for their next careers. (more…)
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Explora III Elevates Summer 2026 With Extraordinary Northern Europe Journeys, Solar Eclipse Experience And Scenic Transatlantic Discovery
Setting off on her maiden voyages on 3 August, EXPLORA III invites guests to experience a more refined expression of summer travel. (more…)
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MSC Cruises Unveils Ai-Powered Concierge To Elevate The Guest Experience At Sea
MSC Cruises has unveiled its latest enhancement in guest experience with MSC Concierge, a next-generation digital service powered by AI that is fully integrated into the MSC for Me application. (more…)
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Silversea unveils S.A.L.T. programme and new venues aboard refurbished Silver Spirit
Silversea has completed a refit and refurbishment of Silver Spirit, introducing the line’s S.A.L.T. culinary programme to the vessel for the first time alongside new dining concepts and updated public spaces. (more…)
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Atlas Ocean Voyages Unveils 2028-2029 Inaugural Season Of Atlas Adventurer, Introducing First-Ever Asia And Africa Expeditions
Atlas Ocean Voyages announced the inaugural season of Atlas Adventurer, the newest addition to its fleet of luxury expedition yachts. (more…)
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Atlas Ocean Voyages Unveils 2028 Arctic Expedition Season Across The High North
Atlas Ocean Voyages announced its highly anticipated 2028 Arctic season, featuring 13 newly curated journeys ranging from 7 to 17 nights. (more…)
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Norwegian Cruise Line® Celebrates Those Who Protect, Serve And Inspire With A New Deal For First Responders Plus Bonus Offers For Military Members And Teachers
Norwegian Cruise Line is underscoring its commitment to individuals that give back to the community with new and enhanced offerings, including its first-ever First Responder Discount. (more…)
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Cruise Overnights in Funchal Double in the First Quarter of 2026
The number of cruise ships staying overnight at Funchal Port doubled in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2025, according to data released by APRAM – Madeira Ports Administration. (more…)
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Northern Lights in sight: expedition cruises to Scandinavia in 2026/27 with Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
For the 2026/27 winter season, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is continuing its expedition cruises to northern Europe from Hamburg. (more…)
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Scenic Visiting 600 Ports in 100 Countries in 2028–29 Season
Scenic has released its 2028–29 Worldwide Voyages program. The program spans all seven continents and visits more than 100 countries and 600 ports of call. (more…)
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MSC Cruises Celebrates Six Months of Sailing from Galveston and Opening of Cruise Terminal 16
MSC Cruises is marking six months of operations from Galveston, following the arrival of MSC Seascape and the opening of Cruise Terminal 16. (more…)
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MOL Cruises Hosts Retirement Ceremony for the Nippon Maru, Celebrating 35 Years of Service. Legacy Continues with the MITSUI OCEAN SAKURA, Debuting in September
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Jotaro Tamura) today announced that the cruise ship Nippon Maru, operated by its group company MOL Cruises, Ltd.(President: Tsunemichi Mukai; Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), concluded its illustrious career on Sunday, May 10, upon its return to Yokohama Port, bringing its nearly 35-year history to a close. (more…)
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Passengers begin evacuating from cruise ship hit by hantavirus
Groups of passengers and crew disembarked from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak on Sunday to be evacuated to their respective countries in a process overseen by global health officials and expected to last until Monday. (more…)
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Virgin, TikTok Have Cultural Moment
Virgin Voyages recently set sail with more than 1,100 TikTok creators for a three-night voyage to the Bahamas, and what followed redefined how travel shows up on social media. (more…)
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BA Perspective – Q1 Earnings Summary – Common Pressures, Diverging Positions
The cruise industry has proven adept at navigating external shocks, and Q1 2026 presented all three major operators with a simultaneous set of pressures. (more…)
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More than 110 people sick in Princess cruise norovirus outbreak
More than 110 people got sick in a norovirus outbreak on a Princess Cruises ship. (more…)
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