Aroya Cruises has announced the launch of its inaugural Mediterranean itineraries, set to begin in June 2025. The line’s ship, the Aroya, will be homeported in Galataport Istanbul and will sail to top European cruise destinations, marking a significant...
Read MoreRoyal Caribbean International’s Allure of the Seas recently welcomed guests back after undergoing a $100 million refurbishment in Europe. Now offering cruises to the Western Mediterranean, the 2010-built vessel resumed revenue service on April 11, 2025. On that day,...
Read MoreThe Brilliant Lady will join the Virgin Voyages fleet later this year with four mermaidens, exploring all four corners of the United States in her debut season, said Natasha Salzedo, director itineraries and destinations. The ship first starts in...
Read MoreRegent Seven Seas Cruises today revealed plans for extensive renovations onboard the Seven Seas Mariner and the Seven Seas Voyager. According to the company, the multi-million-dollar refurbishments are part of its “Pursuit of Perfection” commitment. The initiative is described...
Read MorePrincess Cruises is cancelling a cruise that was set to take place onboard the new Sun Princess in early 2026. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the sailing scheduled to depart from Barcelona, Spain, on March 19,...
Read MoreSmartSea is lobbying for change and a more standardized approach to IT systems to bring maritime in line with aviation. The company said that ensuring that standardization and interoperability across maritime IT systems are firmly encased in regulations is...
Read MoreTwo Canadian cruise passengers have filed separate lawsuits against Royal Caribbean Group, alleging negligence after a salmonella outbreak aboard Radiance of the Seas during a 2024 Alaska sailing.Passengers Allege Medical Negligence and Mishandling of OutbreakTierny Patterson and Nicole Singh...
Read More“We have 29 ships open for sale today for an incredible portfolio of options that are available to our guests,” Ugo Savino, senior director of deployment and itinerary planning for Carnival Cruise Line, told Cruise Industry News Adding to...
Read MoreMalta aims to become a major cruise homeport in the Mediterranean, Carlo Micallef, CEO of the Malta Tourism Authority, told Cruise Industry News in an exclusive interview. “Malta is strategically placed at the very middle of the Mediterranean,” he...
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