AIDA Cruises to Join Kiel Week 2025 Festivities Again
AIDA confirms its return as a sponsor for Kiel Week 2025. This year’s theme, A Home for Everyone, reflects the inclusive spirit of the event.
Cruise Industry
Ritz-Carlton Sets Sail for Polynesia for Winter 2026-27
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection announces its Winter 2026-2027 schedule, offering journeys throughout French Polynesia, Hawaii and Asia-Pacific
Seabourn Enhances Culinary Offerings with Local Tours
Seabourn is elevating its culinary experience with new menus, expanded chef-led excursions ashore, and refreshed dining concepts onboard its ships
Carnival Valor Returns with New Features After Drydock
Carnival Valor has emerged from a recent drydock in Europe and is now boasting a variety of new venues and guest-focused enhancements.
Heritage Adventurer Makes Historic Stop in Daram, Samar
Heritage Adventurer expedition cruise ship made a landmark visit to Daram, Samar on June 16, becoming the first cruise ship to dock at the island.
Cunard Unveils Bold New Campaign to Redefine Cruising
Cunard has unveiled a striking new global brand campaign under the bold slogan: “Why cruise when you can Cunard”. Watch the advert's video here.
Crew Member Injured on Cruise Ship in Santorini Incident
A 31-year-old crewman aboard a Bahamas-registered cruise vessel sustained a leg injury while the ship was docked in Santorini on Sunday.
Seven Cruise Ships to Make PortMiami Debuts in 2025
PortMiami is gearing up to host seven new cruise ships throughout 2025, featuring both brand-new vessels and ships making their first call.
Iceland Faces Cruise Booking Decline Amid Passenger Fee
Iceland’s cruise tourism industry is poised for a sharp decline with Cruise Iceland forecasting a 14% drop in 2026 bookings thanks to passenger tax
Princess Cruises Adds Second Ship to Singapore in 2026
Princess is to expand its presence in Asia by basing two ships out of Singapore for 2026-27 winter, offering nearly 30 sailings from the city-state
Royal Caribbean Adjusts Alaska Cruises on Serenade Ship
Royal Caribbean has updated several upcoming cruise schedules for its Serenade of the Seas ship, affecting selected voyages through Alaska.
Passenger Ship St. Erik Runs Aground in Swedish Waters
On the afternoon of June 13th, just after 1:00 p.m. local time, the Swedish-flagged vessel St. Erik grounded in the Gothenburg archipelago.
Costa Serena Resumes Cruises from China After 5 Years
Costa Cruises has resumed its presence in the Chinese cruise market, as the Costa Serena made its return earlier this week after a 5-year absence
Jana Luth Appointed Head of Communications at AIDA
AIDA Cruises announced that of July 1, Jana Luth will assume the role of press spokesperson and head of communication at its Rostock headquarters
Queen Elizabeth Begins First Alaskan Season from Seattle
June 12th marked the arrival of Cunard’s updated Queen Elizabeth at the Port of Seattle, launching her inaugural homeport season in the city.
Wonder of the Seas to Expand Casino, Move Crown Lounge
Royal Caribbean International has announced an expansion of the casino aboard the Wonder of the Seas, one of its Oasis-class cruise ships.
MSC Orchestra Resumes Cruises After Technical Repairs
The MSC Orchestra is back on its cruising itinerary as of Tuesday, following a technical issue that temporarily sidelined the ship earlier in June
Crew Members Attacked During Shore Leave in Corsica
A night off turned violent for two Mein Schiff 4 crew members during a stopover in Ajaccio, Corsica, when they were assaulted outside a nightclub
Fred. Olsen Balmoral Begins 2025 Summer Cruises from Rosyth
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines made a return to the Port of Rosyth, Scotland on June 7, 2025, launching its summer sailing season with the Balmoral.
Carnival Cuts Food Waste by 44%, Beating 2025 Goal Early
Carnival Corporation has announced a major milestone in its sustainability journey, reporting a 44% decrease in unit food waste in 2024.