Fresh off the heels of serving as the title sponsor of the Austin GRAND PRIX™, MSC Cruises today announced that it will be the proud title sponsor of three 2026 Formula 1® World Championship Grand Prix races, in Austin, Texas; Barcelona, Spain; and São Paulo, Brazil. The announcement comes just weeks ahead of line starting its year-round cruises from Galveston, Texas on November 9, 2025, onboard … [Read more...]

The small-ship cruise line rings in 10 years of collaboration with the James Beard Foundation by introducing five new James Beard chef-led culinary sailings, plus exclusive GALLO Luxury Wine voyages with top California vineyards. Windstar Cruises announces five new chefs for its 2026 James Beard Foundation sailings, the latest milestone in a ten-year collaboration that has redefined culinary … [Read more...]

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions announces the full release of its highly anticipated 2027–28 deployment, inviting guests to embark on innovative voyages to rediscover all seven continents from an ever-evolving perspective aboard a world-class expedition fleet. Building on the pioneering heritage of Lindblad Expeditions and the renowned expertise of National Geographic, National … [Read more...]

HX Expeditions is proud to announce the launch of two new ‘silent science boats’ powered by electricity and designed to minimise underwater noise pollution. The two new MK 5 vessels are fully electric and feature RAD Propulsion’s RAD 40 drive system, the most advanced electric drives on the market. They will now be found on two HX ships, MS Fram and hybrid-battery powered MS Fridtjof Nansen, … [Read more...]

A new economic impact study, referred to as the ‘Ripple Report’, has highlighted how Hurtigruten’s iconic Norwegian coastal voyages significantly strengthen the local economy in the communities they visit, proving that cruise tourism can be a key driver in Norway if local value creation is prioritised and sustainably managed. The study by Menon Economics found that Hurtigruten and its guests … [Read more...]

Explora Journeys announced an exclusive opportunity for select guests to be the very first to experience EXPLORA III ahead of her official launch and Maiden Journey. A Mediterranean Prelude to EXPLORA III, a preview sailing from 24 to 29 July 2026, will offer guests a rare first glimpse of the newest ship in the fleet, offering never-before-experienced insights and perspectives. Designed as an … [Read more...]

2026 is expected to mark the fourth consecutive year of record cruise passenger volume. The cruise industry is riding a wave of momentum into 2026. AAA projects 21.7 million Americans will set sail on ocean cruises next year. That marks a 4.5% increase over 2025, which is already outperforming expectations with 20.7 million cruisers. The steady rise reflects strong consumer demand, expanded … [Read more...]

Turkey is seeing a major surge in cruise tourism, with coastal regions attracting record numbers via the sea – the most in over a decade. Recent data shows that between January and September 2025, Turkish ports welcomed 1,075 cruise ships. To put this in perspective, that’s up from the 917 that arrived during the same months in 2024. More importantly, these ships brought 1,710,454 cruise … [Read more...]

Under the forest tapestry of fluffy fruit bats and intersecting branches, I crept closer to a prehistoric-looking giant tortoise that had taken refuge in the shade of some shrubbery. My presence on Aldabra Atoll in the Indian Ocean was improbable for a number of reasons. The world’s second-largest coral atoll is not only extremely remote (it’s about 700 miles from Victoria, the capital of the … [Read more...]

Cruise ship restrictions in the French Riviera have been finalised, following the announcement of new measures by the Prefect of the Alpes-Maritimes and the Maritime Prefect of the Mediterranean. The ports of Nice, Cannes and Villefranche, which share the Bay of Cannes, have been at odds over cruise regulations in recent months. Full story French Riviera finalises cruise limits Tags: … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line celebrated 25 years of sailing from Galveston with a festive event aboard its flagship, Carnival Jubilee. As the first cruise line to homeport in Galveston in 2000, the event highlighted Carnival’s quarter-century of growth – including more than 10 million guests through the port and elevating Galveston as a premier cruise destination. Carnival Cruise Line … [Read more...]

The first cruise ship to South Australia for 2025-26 arrives at Outer Harbor today, kicking off a season which will welcome new cruise ships to the State, a new destination, and new tour experiences for passengers. They are part of 56 cruise ships scheduled to visit South Australia this season, bringing more than 80,000 passengers to the State’s shores. The Princess Cruises’ Crown Princess arrives … [Read more...]

Discover the best of northern Vietnam on Pandaw’s “Halong Bay & Red River” expedition, a journey that blends breathtaking landscapes with authentic cultural encounters. As the only dedicated and award-winning boutique river cruise in the region, Pandaw offers a 10-night voyage that visits two of Vietnam’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the dramatic limestone karsts of Halong Bay and the … [Read more...]

Kobe is on pace to have 141 calls this year, the highest number since 2018, and growth is set to continue in 2026, said Mitsuki Iba from the Cruise Promotion Division at the Port and Harbor Bureau, Kobe City Government (Port of Kobe). Iba told Cruise Industry News in an interview that the Seabourn Encore and Azamara Pursuit made maiden calls at the Port of Kobe for turnarounds this March. Full … [Read more...]