Interested businesses who want to be a part of creating the ultimate pool and beach day experience are requested to bid. Royal Caribbean International is marking the next phase in the development of its 17-acre Royal Beach Club on Paradise Island with an open call for Bahamian businesses to submit proposals to become a part of the experience. From landscaping to medical services, the vacation … [Read more...]
ALMACO delivers modernization project for Aroya Cruises. Successful completion of a comprehensive refurbishment project on the cruise vessel Aroya
ALMACO Group is proud to announce the successful completion of a comprehensive refurbishment project on the cruise vessel Aroya, owned by AROYA Cruises. The vessel, which underwent extensive renovations while in Bremerhaven and Rotterdam for several months, reached its home port in Jeddah at the beginning of December and is now ready to embark on new cruises. The project was completed in … [Read more...]
A-ROSA reports successful wave season. 2025 season starts in March with new itinerary highlights and flexible fare
A-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH can report an exceptionally strong start to the 2025 season in advance of its official beginning on the rivers. The booking wave, which began in November and December 2024, continued with undiminished momentum in January and February 2025. In these peak months, incoming bookings were up 35 % compared to the previous year and up to 50 % in record weeks. Rolf-Dieter … [Read more...]
AmaWaterways Expands Chobe River Cruises for 2026
Luxury river cruise specialist AmaWaterways is expanding its presence on Africa’s legendary Chobe River, responding to overwhelming demand for its intimate, wildlife rich river safaris. The company has announced four additional sailings aboard the Zambezi Queen in February, October, and November 2026, giving more travellers the chance to experience this once in a lifetime journey. These exclusive … [Read more...]
Jaakko Eskola appointed Executive Chair of the Board of Directors for Meyer Turku Oy
Jaakko Eskola has been appointed Executive Chair of the Board of Directors for Meyer Turku Oy. “With Jaakko Eskola, we engage a proven professional who has an international maritime background and is well established in the Finnish industry. He will play a crucial part in our continuous journey of developing Turku Shipyard further. We have taken several steps in order to return to profitability, … [Read more...]
Costa Cruises has opened bookings for the 2027 edition of the World Cruise. Costa Deliziosa to discover 47 destinations in 139 days, with a new itinerary that will touch 5 continents, crossing 3 oceans
On board of Costa Deliziosa, guests will be able to enjoy a 139-day experience departing on November 25, 2026, from Savona and arriving on April 12, 2027, crossing 5 continents, 29 countries and 47 destinations, on an unforgettable journey, with calls in the most fascinating destinations on the planet. Costa was among the first companies to offer this exceptional journey, since the seventies, and … [Read more...]
Oceania Cruises Appoints Brennan Quesnele As Senior Vice President Of Sales
Oceania Cruises today (12 Feb 2025) announced the appointment of Brennan Quesnele as the brand’s new Senior Vice President of Sales, effective February 24, 2025. Quesnele will report directly to Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises. Quesnele joins Oceania Cruises from its sister brand, Norwegian Cruise Line®, where he held the role of Vice President of Strategic and National Accounts … [Read more...]
Swan Hellenic Launches ‘Love Aboard’ Ceremonies In Remote Regions
This Valentine’s Day 2025, Swan Hellenic launched Love Aboard, a new service for couples seeking a romantic commitment ceremony in the world’s most breathtaking remote locations. Whether exchanging vows among towering icebergs, with penguins as witnesses in Antarctica, or surrounded by Africa’s incredible wildlife, Love Aboard offers an intimate, luxurious celebration aboard Swan Hellenic’s … [Read more...]
Azamara Cruises Celebrates Outstanding Performance with 2024 Travel Partner Awards. The cruise line honors exceptional 2024 sales achievements and commitment to excellence
Azamara Cruises proudly announces the winners of its 2024 Travel Partner Awards. These awards honor Azamara’s top-performing travel partners for their outstanding sales, collaboration, and dedication, highlighting their vital role in Azamara’s ongoing success. Azamara Cruises honored exceptional partners across fifteen different categories. Award recipients were selected based on key criteria … [Read more...]
AmaWaterways appoints new President
AmaWaterways, a leading luxury river cruise line, has announced an update to its executive leadership team, positioning the company for its next phase of growth. Effective February 17th, 2025, Catherine Powell will join AmaWaterways as President, working alongside co-founders Rudi Schreiner and Kristin Karst. This strategic move represents a significant milestone in AmaWaterways’ journey, as the … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Starts Year-Round Cruising From Norfolk Carnival Sunshine’s Cruise from Norfolk Kicks Off Expansion of Service, Welcoming More Guests Than Ever Before
As the popularity of cruising continues to grow, Carnival Cruise Line – Opens in new window is bringing more fun to Norfolk by launching year-round cruising with Carnival Sunshine’s sailing on Tuesday. The new year-round deployment transforms Norfolk’s Half Moone Cruise Center from a seasonal port to a permanent cruise hub that will sail 150,000 guests annually – the highest volume in the city’s … [Read more...]
Ambassador Cruise Line launches Bloomin’ Great Spring Deals Campaign. Spring offers available on bookings made between 13 February and 2 April 2025
Ambassador Cruise Line, the affordable quality, no-fly cruise line, has launched its Bloomin’ Great Spring Deals Campaign offering incredible deals on sailings across the 2025, 2026 and 2027 seasons. Guests booking between 13 February and 2 April 2025 can take advantage of a range of offers including 30% off for second guest and 15% off solo bookings on selected sailings in the 25/26/27 seasons … [Read more...]
Hurtigruten, HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions), Officially Split as Acquisitions Are Completed
Hurtigruten Group AS which operates the Norwegian coastal cruise line Hurtigruten and Hurtigruten Expeditions Holdings Ltd which recently rebranded its global expedition cruise line as HX have officially become separate companies. Each has finalized its acquisition by a consortium of investors including Arini Capital Management, Cyrus Capital Partners and Tresidor Investment Management. The … [Read more...]
Disney Cruise Line Outlines Summer 2026 Sailings
Disney Cruise Line invites families on summer adventures during the 2026 season. Destinations include Alaska, the British Isles, the Bahamas and Italy, along with itineraries departing from Singapore. Alaskan Adventures from Vancouver The line will deploy a second ship in Alaska for the 2026 season. Beginning in May, both Disney Magic and Disney Wonder will embark on seven-night voyages from … [Read more...]
Atlas Ocean Voyages Sets Record Charter Sales For 2025
Atlas Ocean Voyages continues to experience strong demand, with record-setting charter sales for 2025 and beyond. This ongoing interest underscores the strength of the brand’s luxury yacht expedition experience, solidifying its position as a leader in the industry. As part of its strategic growth plan, Atlas Ocean Voyages, in partnership with Mystic Cruises, has extended its successful … [Read more...]
Windstar will replace Cuadro 44 restaurant with Basil + Bamboo
Windstar Cruises ships are getting a new Mediterranean-Asian fusion restaurant across its fleet, starting with the Star Breeze in February. Basil + Bamboo will be a complimentary specialty restaurant, taking the place of Spanish restaurant Cuadro 44 across the line’s fleet this year, including on its newest ship, the Star Seeker, which is slated to debut in December. Windstar said the small venue … [Read more...]
Port terminal operators SCH Secures Cruise Contract with Portsmouth International Port
SCH is delighted to announce the renewal of its Cruise Services contract with Portsmouth International Port, securing operations for up to the next 10 years. This continued partnership highlights SCH’s commitment to delivering professional stevedoring services and supporting Portsmouth’s growing cruise ambitions. With 94 cruise ship calls scheduled for 2025 – including 34 transit calls – … [Read more...]
Two Cruise Ships Visit The City Of Santa Marta, Colombia, Simultaneously
Santa Marta welcomes 11 cruise ships this season, bringing over 8,600 visitors. AIDALUNA and VOLENDAM Arrive on the Same Day, Marking a Milestone for the City. On January 30, 2025, AIDALUNA from AIDA Cruises docked at 6:30 a.m., followed closely by VOLENDAM from Holland America Line at 7:00 a.m., making its inaugural visit to Santa Marta. The two ships brought 2,858 eager cruise passengers and … [Read more...]
Norfolk welcomes year-round cruise service with $12 million terminal renovation, hotel deals
Norfolk’s skyline is about to look a lot different, with massive cruise ships once again towering over the waterfront. Tuesday, the 3,700-passenger Carnival Sunshine will embark on 2025’s first weekly cruise vacation offered from the city’s Half Moone cruise center. It’s the start of Norfolk’s first-ever year-round cruise offering. “We’re expecting close to 300,000 passengers (total),” said Rehn … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises opens new terminal in Miami
MSC Cruises opened what it calls the largest cruise terminal in the world on Feb. 8 in Port Miami. The MSC Miami Cruise Terminal’s first ship was the MSC Seascape. The terminal can accommodate three ships at once and process up to 36,000 guests each day, MSC said. MSC will sail four ships from the new Miami terminal this year, including the MSC World America, which will debut in April and sail … [Read more...]
Magellan Explorer Joins Traveller Made’s Serandipians Afloat Collection
Antarctica21 is thrilled to share that Magellan Explorer has been welcomed into the prestigious Serandipians Afloat Collection by Traveller Made, a membership reserved for the world’s most exceptional yachts and small expedition ships offering unique travel experiences. Magellan Explorer: A New Standard in Boutique Antarctic TravelMagellan Explorer, designed exclusively for Antarctica21’s fly and … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises Expands Alaska National Parks Cruisetours Adventures in 2025 and 2026
Exploring the pristine natural beauty of America’s national parks remains a top travel trend, and as the leading cruise line in Alaska, Princess Cruises is expanding its renowned cruisetours catalog. The new itineraries give guests more opportunities to discover awe-inspiring national parks, including Glacier Bay, Denali, Wrangell St. Elias, Kenai Fjords, and Katmai. Following the successful … [Read more...]
Delfin Amazon Cruises Announces Return of Delfin I in April 2025
Delfin Amazon Cruises, the “world’s first Relais & Châteaux cruise company” and a leader in luxury river expeditions in the Upper Peruvian Amazon, has announced the return of the Delfin I in April 2025, following a full-scale, three-month renovation. As Peru’s only family-owned and operated high-end river cruise company, Delfin Amazon Cruises is committed to fostering local prosperity and … [Read more...]
Hurtigruten launches Buy One, Get One Free Flash Sale on Norwegian Cruises
Hurtigruten has launched a Buy One, Get One Free flash sale, valid now through February 21, 2025, on select departures on the six-day Original Coastal Express from Kirkenes to Bergen April through September 2025. Hurtigruten has operated this southbound itinerary since 1893, where guests get to see and experience the very best of the Norwegian coastline, as well as taste the local delicacies … [Read more...]
Resorts World One to Homeport in Singapore. Offering Four 5 Day / 4 Night Krabi – Penang Cruises from 7 – 19 March 2025
Resorts World Cruises today announces that the Resorts World One cruise ship will homeport in Singapore for a limited season, offering four roundtrip 5 Day / 4 Night Cruises to two renowned destinations, including to Krabi in Thailand and Penang in Malaysia. The cruises will depart from the Singapore Cruise Centre (SCC) on 7, 11, 15 and 19 March 2025, coinciding with the Singapore school … [Read more...]
Cruise Layoffs: A Tech Shakeup? What’s Next for the Industry?
Amidst the rapid advancements in technology and shifting economic landscapes, the cruise industry is witnessing a significant transformation, leading to unforeseen layoffs. The emergence of automation and artificial intelligence is streamlining operations but also diminishing the need for a large workforce. This technological revolution aims to enhance passenger experiences with features like … [Read more...]
Norovirus outbreak sickens nearly 120 guests, crew on Holland America cruise ship
A norovirus outbreak on a Holland America Line cruise sickened nearly 120 people. Among 2,614 guests aboard the line’s Rotterdam ship, 107 reported being ill during its current voyage, along with a dozen crew members, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Their main symptoms were vomiting and diarrhea. Rotterdam departed on a 12-day Panama Canal cruise from Fort Lauderdale, … [Read more...]
Dover ready to launch cruise season with eight inaugural calls and major cruise lines visiting regularly for turnaround days
Dover Cruise’s action-packed 2025 season begins next month, with eight inaugural calls and seven cruise lines choosing the Port as their UK embarkation hub for adventures that bring together some of the world’s greatest landscapes. Whether it’s the stunning natural beauty of the Nordic’s, the sparkling seas of the Mediterranean and Adriatic coast, or the inspiring culture and heritage of the … [Read more...]
Explora Journeys Announces Winter 2026-27 Itineraries
Explora Journeys has unveiled its Winter 2026-27 itineraries, featuring new destinations and immersive experiences aboard the Explora I, II and III. Between October 2026 and May 2027, the Explora I will sail through the Caribbean, explore Central and South America from November to March, and venture into the Amazon in February. The Explora II will navigate the Red Sea and Arabian Peninsula from … [Read more...]
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launch brand new travel agent training platform
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched the “Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Academy”, a brand new integrated training platform, designed to provide agents with the knowledge and tools to sell confidently and boost sales. The new platform offers bite-sized learning modules that agents can complete at their own pace, covering everything from Fred. Olsen’s unique brand and fleet to the hand-crafted … [Read more...]
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