Cruise Industry

Iron Man Robert Downey Jr. Named Godparent of Disney Adventure

Disney Cruise Line reveals that actor Robert Downey Jr. will serve as the official godparent of its newest and largest ship, Disney Adventure.

A Marvel Universe Iron Man mask

Fred. Olsen's Balmoral Launches 2026 Newcastle Cruise Season

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral has begun a four-month schedule of sailings from the Port of Tyne in Newcastle, England, United Kingdom.

Fred. Olsen's Balmoral cruise ship in a port

Lindblad Help Giant Tortoises Return to Floreana After 100 Years

For the first time in over a century giant tortoises are reintroduced to Floreana Island in the Galápagos National Park, partly helped by Lindblad.

A Giant Tortoise in the Galapagos

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

P&O Cruises announced that TUI Airways, Norse Atlantic Airways and Virgin Atlantic will serve as its airline partners for winter 2026-27.

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