Marella Cruises launches summer 2028 sailings featuring brand-new Greek port
Marella Cruises , TUI UK’s cruise line, has announced its summer 2028 cruise programme, including a new Greek port, Patras. Customers onboard Marella Explorer can look forward to exploring this authentic historic Greek city, full of archaeology, history and art. (more…)
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After around 30 years with Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Isolde Susset is set to retire at the end of the year. The long-standing cruise expert has had a particularly significant influence on the brand’s expedition segment and played a key role in the development of the three expedition ships: HANSEATIC nature, HANSEATIC inspiration and HANSEATIC spirit. 

Naha Port Authority, Cruise Port Naha G.K., Royal Caribbean Group and MSC Cruises celebrated the groundbreaking of a new cruise terminal at Naha Port, marking a significant milestone in the continued growth of cruising in Japan and across the East Asia region.
Experts from the expedition cruise industry gathered at the two-day conference to share their insights and predictions for the future.
Expedition micro-cruise specialist Secret Atlas is touting its next big launch: Aureum, setting sail in Antarctica and South Georgia for the 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 seasons. 

Founder Hannes Lindthaler continues his active leadership role at MXP and becomes a shareholder in Deep Wave· MXP will continue to operate under its own brand, remaining fully dedicated to the global cruise industry.
Royal Caribbean is introducing “The SpongeBob Musical,*” the first-ever at-sea production inspired by the Tony award-winning Broadway show on Hero of the Seas when the fourth Icon Class vacation sets sail from Miami in August 2027.
Royal Caribbean reveals where its special President’s Cruise is going in 2027. The President’s Cruise is an annual event held by Royal Caribbean to invite its top fans to sail together.
The schedule includes vessels from Ponant Explorations, Explora Journeys, Orient Express Sailing Yachts and Four Seasons Yachts.
Crystal unveiled today “That Crystal Feeling,” a new global brand campaign that shifts the focus from simply where a journey takes guests to how it feels to travel with Crystal.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled its new 2028 cruise programme, featuring 39 sailings designed to showcase more of each destination through scenic cruising, wildlife encounters and immersive cultural experiences, aboard its fleet of smaller ships.
MSC Cruises announced today (October 1, 2026) that Ricardo Casco has joined the company as Vice President of Strategic Accounts, U.S.
Team members from world’s largest cruise company, its world-class cruise lines, exclusive destinations and Center for Simulation and Maritime Training (CSMART) conduct beach and coastal cleanup events around the world. 
Oceania Cruises has unveiled an expansive collection of 2027 and 2028 European voyages, offering guests more opportunities to explore Europe through thoughtfully crafted itineraries, local traditions and exceptional culinary experiences. 
Holland America Line debuts the Private Island Invitational, an exclusive professional pickleball competition at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay™, during a special March 2027 Caribbean cruise.
Carnival Adventure, Carnival Legend and Carnival Spirit Offer Diverse Itineraries and New Carnival Journeys Sailings from Seattle, San Francisco and Long Beach.
PONANT EXPLORATIONS is opening sales for nearly 70 voyages spread across 28 itineraries through Asia, the Indian Ocean and Oceania for winter 2027-2028 and summer 2028, with nine brand-new itineraries.
MSC Cruises has celebrated a major milestone in the construction of its next flagship, MSC World Atlantic, as the ship touched water for the first time at Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France this past week. 
Cruise Critic recently launched Price Alerts, a new tool designed to help cruisers find the best prices on sailings.
Expedition cruise operator HX has sought to reassure travellers and the trade after its latest accounts warned that geopolitical and market pressures may create uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern. 
MSC Group’s Cruise Division formally broke ground September 28 on Sandy Cay, the luxury private island it is building in The Bahamas next to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. Construction is already well along, and the destination is on track to open in 2028. 



