River 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.

Holland America completes fleetwide shore power installation project

Holland America completes fleetwide shore power installation project

Holland America Line

By Rebecca Gibson | 28 September 2023

All 11 vessels can now connect to shoreside electricity in more than 18 ports worldwide

Explora Journeys calls at New York for first visit to the USA

Explora Journeys calls at New York for first visit to the USA

Explora Journeys

By Alex Smith | 27 September 2023

Explora 1 arrived at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal to begin its ‘East Coast US and Canada’ voyage

Azamara 2026 World Cruise to visit the Seven Wonders of the World

Azamara 2026 World Cruise to visit the Seven Wonders of the World

Azamara Cruises

By Alex Smith | 27 September 2023

The 155-night voyage will call at destinations in 36 countries across six continents

How the Expedition Cruise Network is promoting growth

How the Expedition Cruise Network is promoting growth
By Rebecca Gibson | 27 September 2023

Akvile Marozaite gives Rebecca Gibson an insight into how the new Expedition Cruise Network will work with travel agents and shipowners to promote the growth of a sustainable expedition cruise industry

Akvile Marozaite discusses how the new network will work with agents and shipowners

Hurtigruten Expeditions to rebrand as HX

Hurtigruten Expeditions to rebrand as HX

Hurtigruten Expeditions/Ted Gatlin

By Laura Hyde | 22 September 2023

The new name references the origins of the Norwegian brand, which launched in 1893

Why Norwegian’s new ships are a class above the rest

Why Norwegian’s new ships are a class above the rest
By Michele Witthaus | 21 September 2023

Norwegian Cruise Line has launched two Prima-class ships in 12 months, bringing several industry and brand firsts to a wider range of guests. Gary Anslow tells Michele Witthaus more

Gary Anslow discusses the launch of Norwegian Cruise Line’s two Prima-class vessels

Atlas Ocean Voyages chooses Preet Chandi as World Voyager godmother

Atlas Ocean Voyages chooses Preet Chandi as World Voyager godmother

Atlas Ocean Voyages

By Alex Smith | 14 September 2023

The Antarctic explorer will christen new ship at a ceremony in Argentina on 8 November

APT’s new river cruise ship Mekong Serenity set sail on maiden voyage

APT’s new river cruise ship Mekong Serenity set sail on maiden voyage

APT

By Alex Smith | 14 September 2023

The ship is sailing on a 15-day ‘Vietnam & Cambodia Highlights’ itinerary from Ho Chi Minh City

CLIA and IG RiverCruise agree to strengthen sustainability collaboration

CLIA and IG RiverCruise agree to strengthen sustainability collaboration

Joachim Pressl

By Alex Smith | 07 September 2023

The two associations will exchange information and work together on research

Celestyal Journey embarks on first cruise in the Aegean

Celestyal Journey embarks on first cruise in the Aegean

Celestyal Cruises

By Rebecca Gibson | 05 September 2023

Newly refurbished Celestyal Cruises ship enters service after €20 million refit

Cruise ship visitor centre officially opens in Inverclyde, Scotland

Cruise ship visitor centre officially opens in Inverclyde, Scotland

Peel Ports

By Laura Hyde | 29 August 2023

The project is expected to provide a £26 million boost to the economy

Two new Havila Voyages ships to enter service on Norwegian coast

Two new Havila Voyages ships to enter service on Norwegian coast

Havila Voyages

By Alex Smith | 17 August 2023

Havila Polaris and Havila Pollux will increase sailings between Bergen and Kirkenes

Seabourn Pursuit welcomes guests on maiden journey

Seabourn Pursuit welcomes guests on maiden journey

Seabourn

By Laura Hyde | 15 August 2023

Seabourn’s second expedition ship has kicked off its debut season from Malta

Silversea’s Silver Nova departs on its first voyage

Silversea’s Silver Nova departs on its first voyage

Silversea Cruises

By Eve Smith | 15 August 2023

The new ship began sailing a seven-day roundtrip through the Adriatic on 14 August

Norwegian Viva welcomes first guests on debut sailing

Norwegian Viva welcomes first guests on debut sailing

Norwegian Cruise Line

By Laura Hyde | 11 August 2023

The Prima-class vessel embarked on its maiden voyage from Italy

Viking Line and Gotlandsbolaget partner for cruise service

Viking Line and Gotlandsbolaget partner for cruise service

Gotlandsbolaget

By Alex Smith | 10 August 2023

A joint venture will provide cruises between Stockholm, Mariehamn and Visby

Below Deck’s Captain Sandy Yawn to christen Celebrity Ascent

Below Deck’s Captain Sandy Yawn to christen Celebrity Ascent

Celebrity Cruises

By Laura Hyde | 07 August 2023

Her sister, Michelle Dunham, will also serve as godmother this December

Explora I sets sail from Copenhagen for maiden voyage

Explora I sets sail from Copenhagen for maiden voyage
By Alex Smith | 01 August 2023

Explora Journeys’ new vessel sails with guests onboard for the first time 

Crystal plans to launch four new ships by 2029

Crystal plans to launch four new ships by 2029

Crystal

By Laura Hyde | 31 July 2023

Two classic ships and two expedition vessels will be added to the fleet

Aurora Expeditions aims to be global leader in sustainable expedition travel

Aurora Expeditions aims to be global leader in sustainable expedition travel
By Rebecca Gibson | 28 July 2023

Operator shares plans to achieve B Corp Certification and net-zero emissions in first Impact Report