Port of Auckland Prepares for Busy Cruise Season Ahead
Port of Auckland is set for a bustling cruise season, expecting over 100 ship visits and an estimated 230,000 passengers between October & April.
Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises Unveils Record 131-Day Circle Pacific Voyage
Princess Cruises has introduced its longest journey yet: a 131-day Circle Pacific voyage set to depart in Jan 2026, according to a press release.
Port of Santos Prepares for 152 Cruise Calls in 2024-25 Season
The Port of Santos in Brazil is gearing up for the 2024-25 cruise season with 152 expected ship calls from 14 vessels starting November 8th.
Celestyal, Visit Qatar Partner for Arabian Gulf Cruise Season
Celestyal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Visit Qatar as it prepares for its inaugural season in the Arabian Gulf.
Holland America's Volendam Celebrates 25 Years of Service
Holland America Line’s Volendam recently marked 25 years in service, having been delivered to the cruise line on October 25, 1999.
AbInbev Shines at TFWA Cannes with Corona Sunset Event
At the recent TFWA event in Cannes, a key gathering for the travel retail industry, AbInbev made a strong impression.
Mein Schiff 7 Begins Maiden Winter Season in the Canaries
The newly launched Mein Schiff 7 recently docked in Las Palmas, marking the start of its maiden season in the Canary Islands and the Atlantic.
Celebrity Millennium Begins Southeast Asia Winter Cruises
The Celebrity Millennium began its winter season in Asia, arriving in Singapore October 29 following an 11-night repositioning trip from Yokohama
Carnival Transforms Sydney Terminal for Halloween Festivities
Carnival kicked off Halloween by turning Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal into a spooky haunted mansion, hosting a Trick or Treat event.
Princess Cruises Cancels Second Regal Princess Voyage
Princess Cruises has announced a second cancellation for the Regal Princess, citing the need for ongoing technical repairs on the 2014-built ship
Icon of the Seas to Connect to PortMiami Shore Power System
Royal Caribbean Group’s Icon of the Seas will soon make history at PortMiami by connecting to the port's newly installed shore power system.
Diamond Princess Announces 2025-2026 Asia Cruise Season
Princess has revealed an exciting lineup of cruises on the Diamond Princess, sailing from Singapore between December 2025 and February 2026.
Montreal Port Ends 2024 Cruise Season with Final Departures
The Port of Montreal marked the end of its 2024 cruise season as the last two vessels, Insignia and Nautica from Oceania Cruises, set sail.
Holland America’s Noordam Makes First Stop in Tokyo Harbor
Holland America’s Noordam makes inaugural visit to Tokyo’s harbor as part of a grand 28-night journey around Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines.
Carnival Cruise Line Celebrates 20 Years of Baltimore Sailings
Carnival commemorate two decades of operations from Baltimore with event aboard the Pride, recognizing first responders who aided after bridge collapse
Brazil Prepares for 2024-25 Cruise Season with New Upgrades
As the Brazilian cruise market gears up for the 2024-25 season with nine ships set to operate along its coast, key ports are making enhancements
MSC Cruises to Launch First-Ever Alaska Sailings in 2026
MSC Cruises has announced its inaugural sailings to Alaska, with itineraries now available for booking for the 2026 season on the MSC Poesia.
Carnival Dream Sets Sail on 14-Night Eastern Caribbean Voyage
The Carnival Dream has departed from Galveston on a 14-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean and Florida as part of Carnival's Journeys program.
Cunard Launches Halloween Incentive for Travel Agents
Cunard has announced a special Halloween-themed incentive for travel agents, running from October 24 to 31, as detailed in a recent press release
National Geographic-Lindblad Unveils Iceland to Japan Voyage
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions introduces most extensive expedition yet, 69-day journey 'Epic Northwest Passage: From Iceland to Japan'