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Explora Journeys announced a multi-year partnership as Title Partner of the Swiss SailGP Team at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami. The team will compete as the Explora Journeys Swiss SailGP …

AmaWaterways plans to expand its fleet to more than 50 ships by 2032, adding 15 new vessels in Europe alongside new ships in Africa and Asia, representing more than 60% …

Silversea is enhancing its Venetian Society loyalty program with more ways to earn status, earlier recognition, and expanded benefits at every tier. Based on guest feedback, the updated program launches …

Seatrade Cruise Global returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center April 13–16, 2026, with expanded programming reflecting shifts across the cruise industry. The event brings together cruise lines, destinations, suppliers, …

Windstar Cruises is offering a limited-time All-Inclusive upgrade on select voyages worldwide. The promotion applies to bookings made April 1 through June 30, 2026, for travel through June 30, 2027. …

For 153 years, Holland America Line has been sailing worldwide. This April, the line is marking the milestone with a month-long Anniversary Sale! Running April 2 to 30, 2026, the …

Oceania Cruises launched The Floating Pastry Academy, a multi-year training program for onboard chefs developed with The Butter Book, the first of its kind in the cruise industry. More than …

PortMiami welcomed Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Luna on March 27. The ship will homeport in Miami through March 2027 and return for the fall/winter 2027–2028 season. Delivered earlier this month, …

After summer, Southern Europe and North Africa are quieter. Explora Journeys has released details for EXPLORA II’s Winter 2026–2027 Mediterranean season. A Mediterranean Winter runs from November 2026 through March …

MSC Cruises has updated its Winter 2026–2027 deployment, moving MSC World Europa to the Caribbean. Originally planned for the Middle East, the ship will now sail 7- and 14-night itineraries …

Azamara Cruises has launched “A Suite Story,” a global contest inviting its community to help name new suites aboard Azamara Quest. One grand prize winner will receive a spot on …

MSC Cruises revealed new details for The Harbour and Aqua Deck on its new flagship, MSC World Asia, expanding its family and outdoor offerings. The Harbour, first introduced on MSC …

Princess Cruises announces its 2027–28 South America season aboard Majestic Princess. The October 2027 to January 2028 program includes six departures across four itineraries (15–37 days), with overnight time in …

Seabourn is partnering with The Atlantic on a three-year series of curated onboard events focused on dialogue and cultural exchange. The collaboration will culminate in 2028 with a full itinerary …

Princess Cruises will debut four new North to Alaska experiences for the 2026 season, alongside returning favorites, across all eight ships sailing in the region: Star Princess, Coral Princess, Royal …

MSC Cruises will add new food and beverage options for its first Alaska season. Starting in May, MSC Poesia will sail from Seattle with Alaska-inspired menus focused on seafood. The …

Disney Cruise Line has unveiled Disney Believe, its next ship, during the 2026 Walt Disney Company Annual Shareholders Meeting. Disney Believe will be the fourth ship in Disney Cruise Line’s …

Quantum of the Seas will return to Singapore in 2027! From October 2027 to March 2028, she will offer 3- to 10-night cruises to Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and …

MSC Cruises has opened sales for MSC Yacht Club on MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra, offering keycard-only access to private spaces and suites, as well as 24/7 butler and concierge …

On March 14, AmaWaterways christened its newest river ship, AmaSofia, during a ceremony on the Rhine alongside travel advisors attending the ASTA River Cruise Expo in Amsterdam. More than 1,200 …