Cruise Industry

TUI Reports Strong EBIT Growth in Cruise Segment

TUI Group released its full-year 2025 results on Wednesday 10th December, highlighting a significant rise in earnings from its cruise division.

A view of the Mein Schiff 4 cruise ship from beneath the bow

Holland America Expands Offerings for 2027 Alaska Cruisetours

Holland America announces upgrades to its 2027 Cruisetour program, giving guests more options when combining Alaska cruise and overland adventure

Holland America's Koningsdam Cruise Ship in a port

HAL Creates Upcycled Tote Bags for 2026 Voyages

Guests sailing on Holland America Line’s 2026 Grand Voyages will receive a unique tote bag that has been crafted from repurposed ship textiles.

A Holland America Line cruise ship

Royal Caribbean Unveils Expanded 2027-28 Itineraries

Royal Caribbean has released additional details for its 2027-28 Caribbean and Bahamas sailings with a total of 13 ships operating in the region.

Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas cruise ship

Brazil Clarifies Hiring Rules for Cruise Ship Crew

Brazil approves measure stating Brazilian crew recruited by agencies to work on cruise ships are not employees under Brazilian labor legislation.

The flag of Brazil against a blue background

P&O Cruises Adds Five-Berth Cabins for Larger Families

P&O's Iona cruise ship at sea

Marella Voyager Introduces Umi Sushi Dining Experience

Marella Cruises unveils fourth specialty dining option aboard Marella Voyager, Umi Sushi, serving Japanese-influenced dishes, launching this month

a wooden platter of sushi and garnish such as carrots

MSC Cruises Unveils New Entertainment at Ocean Cay Island

MSC Cruises has announced an expanded roster of entertainment options coming to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, its exclusive Bahamian island.

The MSC Divinia moored at a tropical beach

Disney Treasure Marks First Year Sailing for the Line

Cruise ship, the Disney Treasure has wrapped up its first full year sailing for Disney Cruise Line, following its handover on October 24th, 2024.

The Disney cruise line logo on a cruise ship's funnel

Holland America Launches Second Annual Great HALiday Event

Holland America Line is marking the festive season with the return of its Great HALiday Giveaway, now in its 2nd year, according to an announcement.

The Holland America Line logo

AIDA Highlights Festive Experiences for 2025 Christmas Cruises

AIDA Cruises has unveiled what guests can expect from its 2025 Christmas sailings, offering a variety of seasonal experiences across the fleet.

Santa Claus and guests celebrating Christmas on the deck of an AIIDA cruise ship

Princess Cruises Announces Major Updates to Rooms Division Roles

Princess Cruises outlines series of significant changes to Rooms Division across its fleet, introducing new roles and performance-based incentives

The Coral princess cruise ship as see from the shore

Holland America Sets New Black Friday Booking Record in the US

Holland America Line surpassed its previous Black Friday weekend sales record in the United States, reporting 19 percent more bookings than 2023.

A Holland America cruise ship at sea

Margaritaville at Sea Paradise to Add New Market-Style Eatery

The vessel, Margaritaville at Sea Paradise will introduce a new self-service dining venue after completing a scheduled drydock in January 2026.

A pizza on a table next to a pizza cutter

Celebration Key Unveils First Holiday Decor & Seasonal Events

Carnival Cruise Line’s Grand Bahama destination Celebration Key has rolled out its first collection of holiday decorations and seasonal activities

Close up of a Christmas tree branch and a gold bauble and lights

French Senate Approves New €15 Cruise Passenger Tax

The French Senate has passed a new measure that would introduce a nationwide tax on cruise operations, according to a report from Le Figaro.

Marseille cruise port and a cruise ship at sunset

MSC Sinfonia Begins 2025–26 Cruise Season in South America

The MSC Sinfonia arrived in South America in late November in readiness to launch its 2025–26 season in Brazil, docking in Santos on November 25.

The MSC Sinfonia cruise ship at sea

Stockholm Expects 157 Cruise Calls and 300,000 Guests in 2026

Ports of Stockholm has announced continued growth in cruise traffic, forecasting 157 ship calls and approximately 300,000 passengers for 2026.

View across Stockholm at sunset

Philadelphia Begins Work on New Cruise Terminal for NCL

The Port of Philadelphia has officially broken ground on the long-anticipated PhilaPort Cruise Terminal, a new homeport for Norwegian Cruise Line

The Norwegian Sun cruise ship sailing under a suspension bridge

Oceania Sonata to Debut Two New Culinary Concepts at Sea

Oceania Cruises announces two new dining concepts that will launch aboard the Oceania Sonata, revealed during a press conference at ILTM Cannes.

A chef pouring soy sauce into a bowl