Explora Journeys is an entirely new and fresh take on ocean travel, Anna Nash, president, told Cruise Industry News. “The hardware we have, the ships, is the best in class. The vision comes from a family-owned business with a...
Read MorePort Milwaukee will begin its 2025 cruise season on Monday, April 28, by welcoming the Viking Octantis, marking the fourth consecutive season the ship has opened the city’s cruise schedule. The ship is scheduled to arrive at the City...
Read More“We’re getting two new ships, so with our fleet growing by a third, we have looked at where we want to put additional capacity,” said Jess Peterson, director of destination experience and itinerary planning at Windstar. “With the Star...
Read MoreCunard has launched its Adventure Awaits Sale offer, which applies to more than 100 voyages in 2025 and 2026, including Alaska cruises from Seattle and Caribbean itineraries from Miami on the Queen Elizabeth. Offers are also available for sailings...
Read MoreXiamen is experiencing a strong recovery in its cruise business, with 2024 passenger numbers surging by 320 percent on a year-on-year basis. According to Huang Yubin, general manager of the Xiamen International Cruise Homeport Group, the port handled over...
Read MoreThree Princess Cruises ships are set to undergo drydocks in April: the Emerald Princess, the Grand Princess and the Regal Princess. The first ship to enter drydock was the Emerald Princess, which recently arrived at the Fincantieri shipyard in...
Read MoreTwo MSC Cruises ships are returning to Europe with no guests onboard after their winter seasons in Africa and the Middle East. The MSC Musica was the first ship to embark on a repositioning voyage with only crew members...
Read MoreThe Norwegian Jewel sailed from Boston on April 11, kicking off the 2025 cruise season at Massport’s Flynn Cruiseport. According to an update shared by the port, the Norwegian Cruise Line vessel embarked on the first of a series...
Read MoreHolland America Line is reviving the tradition of sailaway celebrations through a partnership with Champagne producer Taittinger, the company announced in a press release. In addition to the new collaboration, the brand said it has curated entertainment, music, food...
Read MoreDream Vacations and CruiseOne recently concluded their Dream Vacations and CruiseOne River Summit aboard AmaWaterways’ AmaKristina. The company said in a press release that the event provided travel advisors with an immersive educational experience along the Rhone River in...
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