Explora Journeys Launches Jannik Sinner Wellness Program
Explora Journeys introduces a new onboard wellbeing initiative in partnership with Grand Slam champion and Global Brand Ambassador Jannik Sinner.
Cruise Industry
TUI Unveils Winter 2027-28 Sailings Including Saint Croix
TUI Cruises has revealed its Winter 2027-28 schedule, introducing a new destination to its itineraries: Saint Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
MSC Opens Bookings for Upgraded Musica and Orchestra
MSC Cruises has opened reservations for sailings on MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra, both of which are being enhanced to include the MSC Yacht Club.
AIDA Cruises Returns for Hamburg Port Anniversary
Hamburg will celebrate its 837th Port Anniversary from May 8 to 10, one of Europe’s largest maritime events, with AIDA Cruises again taking part
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Launches Indian Ocean Expeditions
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises announces new series of 10 expedition voyages to the Seychelles and Madagascar, set to take place during the winter 2027-28.
Shanghai's North Bund Plays Host to Two Luxury Cruise Calls
Shanghai’s North Bund saw two high-end cruise ship visits last week, with most passengers taking advantage of China’s expanded visa-free entry policy.
Hamburg Cruise Passenger Numbers Rise in 2025
Hamburg Cruise Port has recorded 1,416,715 cruise passengers during the 2025 season, a number that is up from the 1,301,295 seen in 2024.
Princess Cruises Confirms Tattoo Policy Rollout Date
Princess Cruises has reminded crew members across its fleet that its revised tattoo policy will officially come into force on April 2nd, 2026.
Princess Cruises Unveils 116-Day World Cruise for 2028
Princess opened bookings for its 2028 world cruise, which will be on the Coral Princess. The voyage will span 116 days and visit 49 destinations.
Polar Latitudes' Fly & Cruise Antarctica Voyages Launch for 2028
Polar Latitudes Expeditions has announced a new series of its Fly and Cruise voyages to Antarctica beginning in the 2027–28 season on Ocean Nova.
AIDAdiva and AIDAperla Meet in Tenerife Port, Spain
Two ships from AIDA Cruises, AIDAdiva & AIDAperla, were scheduled to meet yesterday, Monday, March 16th, in Santa Cruz on the island of Tenerife.
Disney Launches “Midnight Magic” Cruise Ad Campaign
Disney Cruise Line introduced a new advertising campaign titled “Midnight Magic” on March 15, premiering at the Oscars - AKA the Academy Awards.
MSC Opens Edinburgh Creative Studio for Cruise Entertainment
MSC Group is expanding its entertainment capabilities with the development of a new production facility in Edinburgh, the Scottish capital city.
Fred. Olsen Funds Public Defibrillator in Liverpool, England
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has supported the installation of a public defibrillator at Liverpool’s Pier Head in the Northwest of England, UK.
AIDAstella Marks 13 Years as It Sails Toward Europe
AIDAstella, the newest vessel in AIDA Cruises’ Selection class, is celebrating its 13th anniversary today, Monday, March 16th. Happy birthday!
P&O Cruises Updates Final Payment Deadline for Bookings
P&O Cruises has announced a change to the final payment deadline for new cruise bookings that are departing from the first of December 2026.
Norovirus Cases Reported on Princess Cruises’ Star Princess
A norovirus outbreak was reported aboard Star Princess, the newest and largest ship in the Princess Cruises fleet, during its most recent voyage.
Costa Toscana Returns to Mediterranean After Drydock
Costa Toscana is sailing in the Western Mediterranean following a scheduled drydock earlier this year at the Chantier Naval de Marseille shipyard.
China Floats Out Second Domestically Built Cruise Ship
China reaches another milestone in its cruise shipbuilding sector with the float-out of its second domestically constructed large cruise vessel.
Princess Cruises Adds Barbados as Caribbean Homeport
Princess Cruises is to begin offering cruises from Bridgetown, Barbados starting in early 2027, according to information on the company’s website.