Successful Antarctica Season Reported by HX Expeditions
HX Expeditions has reported that its Antarctica season which ran from October 2025 to March 2026 was the most successful in the company’s history.
Cruise Industry
Hero of the Seas to Debut New Features at 2027 Launch
Royal Caribbean International’s upcoming ship, Hero of the Seas, is set to introduce a range of new features when it enters service in 2027.
Margaritaville at Sea Signs Long-Term Wärtsilä Deal
Margaritaville at Sea has entered into a 10-year agreement with Wärtsilä covering lifecycle planning, maintenance support, and technical services.
MSC Euribia Norway Cruise Cancelled Over Delays
MSC Cruises has cancelled the first scheduled Norway sailing of MSC Euribia for the upcoming summer season, intended to depart on May 2nd.
MSC Cruises Expands South America Fleet for Winter
MSC Cruises is to deploy five ships to South America for the 2026-27 winter season, following the decision to reposition Seaview to the region.
MSC Seashore Enters Drydock at Grand Bahama Yard
The MSC Seashore has begun a scheduled drydock for routine maintenance, arriving at the Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport, Bahamas on April 1st.
Áak’w Juneau Landing Project Advances With Lease Agreement
Huna Totem Corporation, an Alaska Native village corporation, and Juneau completed a tidelands lease agreement for the Áak’w Landing development.
Ambassador Cruise Line Marks Fifth Anniversary Sale
Ambassador is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a promotion, offering a 5 percent discount on all bookings made within a 24-hour window.
Costa Cruises Promotes Crew Health With Daily Habits
Seabourn Ship Brings Medical Aid to Remote Chilean Island
When the Seabourn Pursuit called at Robinson Crusoe Island in Chile’s Juan Fernández Islands on April 4, it delivered more than just passengers.
Norwegian Sun Heads to Singapore for Scheduled Drydock
Norwegian Sun has arrived at a Singapore shipyard for drydock maintenance after completing a winter deployment in Southeast Asia and the Far East.
Formula 1-Themed Retail Experience Arrives on Arvia
Developed by cruise retail specialist Harding+, a Formula 1-inspired retail and entertainment concept is to launch aboard P&O Arvia this summer.
Freedom of the Seas to Replace Mariner in Southampton
Royal Caribbean confirms that Freedom of the Seas will take over from Mariner of the Seas for the 2027 summer season sailing out of Southampton.
Carnival Drops Tracy Arm Fjord From Alaska Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line has announced it will no longer be including Tracy Arm Fjord in its Alaska itineraries for the upcoming summer season.
Lisbon Cruise Awards Add Focus on Sustainability and Community
The Port of Lisbon has broadened its annual Cruise Activity Awards to place greater emphasis on sustainability and community engagement.
Mein Schiff Reading Cruises Return With Expanded Program
Mein Schiff’s reading cruises are set to return, continuing their blend of travel and literature with a program designed just for book lovers.
Oceania Launches Floating Pastry Academy for Chefs
Oceania Cruises introduces a training initiative for its pastry chefs in collaboration with The Butter Book, a digital culinary training platform.
Windstar Unveils Hybrid River and Ocean Cruise Concept
Windstar Cruises is introducing a new approach to small-ship travel, combining river and ocean cruising into a single, seamless experience.
Costa Favolosa Begins Transatlantic Voyage to Europe
Costa Favolosa has departed Buenos Aires, beginning a repositioning cruise back to Europe after completing its recent South American season.
Royal Caribbean Launches New Rewards Credit Cards
Royal Caribbean Group and Bank of America have unveiled two new credit cards, the Royal ONE Visa Signature and Royal ONE Plus Visa Signature.