Cruise Industry

MSC Cruises to Show 2026 FIFA World Cup Live Onboard

MSC Cruises announces that guests sailing with them this summer will be able to watch every match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup live onboard.

A football and the FIFA World Cup trophy on a football pitch

Celebrity Cruises Earns Forbes Five-Star Restaurant at Sea

Celebrity Cruises has made history as the first major cruise line to receive a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating for a restaurant based at sea.

5 Gold stars on plinths

Royal Caribbean Expands Artist Program to Legend of the Seas

Royal Caribbean has announced an expansion of its Artist Discovery Program, which will now include their cruise ship, Legend of the Seas.

A Royal Caribbean cruise ship moored at a tropical location

Costa Serena Makes First Call to Sihanoukville, Cambodia

Costa Serena has completed its inaugural visit to the port of Sihanoukville in Cambodia, bringing around 2,890 passengers to the destination.

The Costa Serena cruise ship in a port

River Cruises Proposed as Managed Tourism Solution for Amsterdam

IG RiverCruise and River Cruise Europe recently introduced a concept for managed tourism during a policy breakfast held in Amsterdam this month.

The Amstel River in Amsterdam under a grey cloudy sky

Regent Seven Seas Reports Record January Bookings

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has recently announced that January 2026 delivered the highest level of global bookings in the company’s history.

A Regent seven Seas cruise ship docked behind a stone statue

Passenger Dies After Fall From Costa Smeralda

A German passenger has died after falling from the cruise ship Costa Smeralda onto the pier at the port of Civitavecchia, Italian media reported.

The Costa Smerelda cruise ship docked at a quay

Disney Cruise Line Reveals Summer 2027 Global Sailings

Disney has unveiled its summer 2027 itineraries, covering destinations across Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska, the Bahamas, and Southeast Asia.

The Disney Fantasy and a tug boat in a port

TUI Cruise Unit Posts Record First Quarter Results

TUI’s cruise division reported its strongest-ever first quarter performance for 2026, with underlying EBIT rising 70.8 percent to €82.3 million.

The Mein Schiff Relax cruise ship moored in a port with other vessels

Carnival Apologizes After IT Issues Disrupt Sailings

Carnival Cruise Line issues an apology following a series of IT problems that recently impacted several of its ships operating in North America.

The Carnival Sunshine cruise ship at sea

Viking Opens First Brand Experience Center in Beijing, China

Viking Cruises has announced the official opening of its first brand experience center in China on February 5th. The center is located in Beijing.

Downtown Beijing at dusk

Carnival Delays Departures After Widespread IT Problems

Carnival vessels experienced delayed departures from their homeports on Sunday after an IT problem slowed debarkation and embarkation operations.

The Carnival Celebration cruise ship moored in a port

Costa Serena to House Athletes at 2026 Asian Games

The Organizing Committee for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and Asian Para Games has chartered the cruise ship, Costa Serena for the event.

The Costa Serena cruise ship moored in a cruise port

Princess Cruises’ Alfredo’s Earns Italian Cuisine Certification

Alfredo’s Pizzeria on Sun and Star Princesses receives Ospitalità Italiana Certification, seen as the highest international recognition for Italian food.

A red neon Pizzeria sign

Anthem of the Seas Resumes Sydney Cruises After Repairs

Anthem of the Seas returned to Sydney after being out of operation for ten days after its previous voyage was cancelled due to technical issues.

The Anthem of the Seas cruise ship at sea

Nick Cosslett Returns to Fred. Olsen as Borealis Director

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced the return of a well-known team member, welcoming Nick Cosslett back as Cruise Director aboard Borealis.

Fred. Olsen's Borealis cruise ship at sea

Amangati to Debut With Helipads and Curated Shore Access

The upcoming 94-guest Amangati super yacht is set to feature two helipads when it enters service for Aman at Sea in the Mediterranean in 2027.

A helipad with a view of the ocean in the background

TUI Cruises Introduces Exclusive Mein Schiff Monopoly Game

TUI Cruises has unveiled a Mein Schiff Monopoly edition, according to a company statement. The game lets players explore bars and restaurants.

The Tui Monopoly board game with a Mein Schiff ship on the box

Seabourn Venture Sets New Southern Record in Antarctica

Seabourn Venture sailed 70 degrees south during a 12-day Antarctic expedition marking the furthest southern point reached by a Carnival operated ship.

The Seabourn venture cruise ship in a dock

Costa Cruises Celebrates World Nutella Day at Sea

Costa Cruises celebrated World Nutella Day on February 5 with a variety of Nutella-themed treats served at its onboard Nutella Bar, the company said

jars of Nutella chocolate spread on shelves