Cruise Industry

Costa Unveils New Careers Video Spotlighting Staff

Costa Cruises has launched a new Costa Careers video that offers an inside look at the people behind its global operations.

The Costa Smerelda cruise ship in a dock

Princess Sets Guinness Record for Margarita Sales

Princess Cruises has earned a new Guinness World Records title after selling the highest number of margaritas within an eight-hour period.

A Margarita cocktail served with ice and a wedge of lime

Carnival Conquest Returns to Miami After Refit

Carnival Conquest is back in Miami following a 12-day drydock at the Grand Bahama Shipyard, Carnival Cruise Line confirmed in a statement.

The bow of the Carnival Conquest ruise ship

TUI Cruises Seeks Godmother for Mein Schiff Flow

TUI Cruises unveils new campaign inviting women to apply for godmother role for upcoming Mein Schiff Flow, which will enter service in 2026.

The Mein Schiff logo on the side of a Tui Cruise Lines hull

Riviera Launches Seine Cruise Prize Incentive for Advisors

Riviera Travel introduces incentive that gives travel advisors the opportunity to win a river cruise on its Seine, Paris and Normandy itinerary.

The River Seine and Eiffel Tower in Paris at sunset

P&O Names Airline Partners for Winter Caribbean Season

A jumbo jet taking off from an airport runway

Fred. Olsen's Balmoral Opens Rouen’s 2026 Ocean Cruise Season

Balmoral officially kicked off Rouen’s ocean cruise season with a Feb 17 visit - the first ocean-going ship to call at the French port this year.

The French port city of Rouen lit up at night

MSC Cruises Launches Train The Trainer 2026 Program

MSC Cruises introduces Train The Trainer, a training initiative designed to enhance how new crew members are prepared even before they join a ship.

The MSC Divina cruise shop moored off a sandy shoreline

Carnival Adds New Dining Venues to Australian Ships

Carnival announced guests sailing on Carnival Adventure from Sydney and Carnival Encounter from Brisbane to have access to two new dining concepts

A steak garnished with thyme on a plate

MSC Cruises Becomes Wynn Las Vegas Loyalty Partner

Wynn Las Vegas appoints MSC Cruises as exclusive cruise benefits partner for its tiered Wynn Rewards loyalty program, according to MSC statement.

An MSC cruise ship sailing in front of the Las Vegas strip

Princess Launches 2026 Cruise Deals for USA's 250th

Princess Cruises introduces offers on its 2026 sailings to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada and New England to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary.

The Royal Princess cruise ship at sea at sunset

Holland America Unveils 26-Day Inca Coast Voyage

Holland America Line introduces a new 26-day itinerary aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, departing Vancouver on October 7, 2027, and concluding in Chile.

A close up of a Holland America Line cruise ship

Elliott Takes Major Stake in Norwegian Cruise Line

Elliott Investment Management has built a stake of more than 10 percent in Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and could seek changes at the company.

The Norwegian Joy cruise ship docked in a port

Royal Caribbean Group Names Christopher J Wiernicki to Board

Royal Caribbean has announced the appointment of former Chairman and CEO of the American Bureau of Shipping Christopher J. Wiernicki to its board.

The Royal Caribbean International logo on the hull of one of its cruise ships

Adora Cruises Launches Spring Festival Voyages from Shanghai

The Adora Magic City has departed Shanghai on a five-night voyage themed around the Spring Festival, sailing to Incheon and Jeju in South Korea.

A Chinese dragon puppet

Alexander Orendt Appointed Captain of Mein Schiff 3

TUI Cruises has announced that Alexander Orendt has been promoted to captain and has assumed command of their cruise ship the Mein Schiff 3.

The Mein Schiff 3 cruise ship sailing near land

NCLH Orders Three New Cruise Ships From Fincantieri

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced it has signed an agreement with Fincantieri covering the design and construction of three new ships.

The Norwegian Aura cruise ship at sea

AIDA Cruises to Debut at Celebration Key in 2027 with AIDAluna

AIDA Cruises is set to make its first-ever visit to Celebration Key on November 15 2027, according to the company’s published deployment schedule.

The AIDAluna cruise ship moored between two palm trees

Europa 2 to Host Olympic-Linked Dance Performances

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises announces the Europa 2 will feature dance performances by choreographers associated with the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The five Olympic rings on a silver disc

P&O Cruises’ Ventura Enters Drydock Ahead of Caribbean Voyage

P&O's Ventura is currently in drydock at Damen Shipyard in Rotterdam, the Netherlands after concluding its schedule in Southampton on Feb 7th.

P&O's Ventura cruise ship at sea on a grey, foggy day