Cruise news

The world’s ocean, expedition and river cruise lines must evolve constantly to ensure they can meet the demands and expectations of their guests, ports and destinations and regulatory bodies. From ordering new cruise ships, to refitting and upgrading existing vessels, and creating new onboard and onshore experiences, the cruise lines always have news to share.

Norwegian Cruise Line christens Norwegian Viva in Miami

Norwegian Cruise Line christens Norwegian Viva in Miami

Norwegian Cruise Line

By Alex Smith | 30 November 2023

The newest ship in the cruise line’s fleet was named by singer Luis Fonsi

The Boundless ambition of SunStone Maritime Group

The Boundless ambition of SunStone Maritime Group
By Alex Smith | 16 November 2023

Niels-Erik Lund of SunStone Maritime Group tells Alex Smith why the operator is continuing to expand its fleet with a new series of expedition ships

Niels-Erik Lund explains why the operator is expanding its fleet with a new series of ships

Viking to debut new ship on Mekong River in 2025

Viking to debut new ship on Mekong River in 2025
By Rebecca Gibson | 15 November 2023

Brand to double its capacity in Southeast Asia by launching new vessel named Viking Tonle

American Cruise Lines takes delivery of American Glory

American Cruise Lines takes delivery of American Glory

American Cruise Lines

By Rebecca Gibson | 14 November 2023

The second of the brand's 12 new Coastal Cats will begin sailing US-based itineraries from 28 November

DL Services to redesign catering areas on first Aroya Cruises ship

DL Services to redesign catering areas on first Aroya Cruises ship
By Rebecca Gibson | 14 November 2023

Former World Dream will be extensively renovated before beginning service in Saudi Arabia

‘It’s about creating life-long ambassadors for the planet’

‘It’s about creating life-long ambassadors for the planet’

AE Expeditions

By Alex Smith | 09 November 2023

AE Expeditions’ Jos Dewing explains to Alex Smith how expedition cruising can promote sustainability through the experiences it provides for its guests

Jos Dewing of AE Expeditions explains how expedition cruising can promote sustainability

Decarbonisation on the agenda at 2023 GreenPort Congress Europe

Decarbonisation on the agenda at 2023 GreenPort Congress Europe

GreenPort Cruise & Congress

By Laura Hyde | 06 November 2023

The two-day event encouraged ports, cruise lines and the supply chain to work together 

Ovation of the Seas returns to Sydney Harbour for sixth Australian season

Ovation of the Seas returns to Sydney Harbour for sixth Australian season

Royal Caribbean

By Amber Hickman | 03 November 2023

Ship will operate on 20 different itineraries that explore Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific

Norwegian's first Prima Plus ship will debut in April 2025

Norwegian's first Prima Plus ship will debut in April 2025

Norwegian Cruise Line

By Rebecca Gibson | 02 November 2023

Norwegian Aqua to have the world’s first hybrid roller coaster and waterslide and multiple other innovations

Lemoneight becomes first ITOL-accredited centre in cruise tourism

Lemoneight becomes first ITOL-accredited centre in cruise tourism

Lemoneight

By Alex Smith | 26 October 2023

The consulting and training firm’s workshops have been tested for best practice by the institute

Disney Treasure to feature first Haunted Mansion Parlor bar

Disney Treasure to feature first Haunted Mansion Parlor bar

Disney Cruise Line

By Alex Smith | 25 October 2023

The new Disney Cruise Line ship is set to join the fleet in 2024

Cruise tourism generates record AUS $5.63 billion for Australia

Cruise tourism generates record AUS $5.63 billion for Australia

UnSplash/Jamie Davies

By Rebecca Gibson | 20 October 2023

Cruise ships made a combined total of 1,354 calls at 62 Australian ports in 2022-2023

Expedition Cruise Network launches travel trade training hub

Expedition Cruise Network launches travel trade training hub

Karsten Bidstrup/Hurtigruten

By Rebecca Gibson | 18 October 2023

Portal features videos and other resources sharing expedition cruise insights and information

Port of Aberdeen ends record-breaking 2023 cruise season

Port of Aberdeen ends record-breaking 2023 cruise season

Port of Aberdeen

By Alex Smith | 18 October 2023

Scottish port expects to again surpass record number of cruise call in 2024

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines appoints Samantha Stimpson as CEO

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines appoints Samantha Stimpson as CEO

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

By Alex Smith | 17 October 2023

Stimpson will take responsibility for 220 onshore staff and over 2,000 crew across three ships

Costa Cruises to celebrate 75th anniversary in Genoa

Costa Cruises to celebrate 75th anniversary in Genoa

Costa Cruises

By Alex Smith | 16 October 2023

A programme of events will be held in the Italian city from 19 to 27 October

Explora Journeys christens first ship Explora I in New York

Explora Journeys christens first ship Explora I in New York

Explora Journeys

By Rebecca Gibson | 16 October 2023

Oceanographer Sylvia Earle officially names the first of six luxury Explora Journeys vessels 

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises acquires two new ships

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises acquires two new ships

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

By Alex Smith | 12 October 2023

S.S. Victoria and S.S. Elisabeth will join the river cruise line’s fleet in 2024 and 2025

How are smaller cruise lines reducing their environmental footprint?

How are smaller cruise lines reducing their environmental footprint?

Celestyal Cruises

By Alice Chambers | 10 October 2023

Alice Chambers asks four senior executives from small to medium-sized cruise lines about the ways in which they are decreasing their environmental footprints and becoming more socially responsible

Four senior executives discuss the changes they’re making to become more socially responsible

Oceania Cruises plans first Alaska season for Riviera in 2025

Oceania Cruises plans first Alaska season for Riviera in 2025

Oceania Cruises

By Rebecca Gibson | 05 October 2023

Guests will be able to choose from 11 different itineraries and almost 300 shore excursions