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MSC Cruises is introducing new family entertainment aboard its latest flagship, MSC World Asia, with game shows, immersive tech experiences, and outdoor activities for all ages. The ship will sail …

Cruise Lines International Association named Dondra Ritzenthaler, CEO of Azamara Cruises, a 2026 Hall of Fame Cruise Industry Award recipient for Lifetime Achievement. Ritzenthaler has more than 40 years in …

Holland America Line begins its 2026 Alaska season on April 25 with Eurodam arriving in Seattle. The season includes more than 100 voyages across six ships from three homeports. Guests …

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled its 2028–2029 Legendary Journeys Collection. The collection includes three Grand Voyages ranging from 61 to 101 nights, designed for travelers looking for longer, more …

Oceania Cruises has unveiled Oceania Aurelia, a new ship built for longer, global voyages.  She will debut in late 2027 and sail the line’s 2028 and 2029 Around the World …

CroisiEurope is marking its 50th anniversary after one of its strongest years to date. In 2025, the company carried more than 205,000 passengers, served 1.8 million meals, and reached 97% …

Princess Cruises’ newest ship, Star Princess, completed its first Panama Canal transit over the weekend, with guests onboard viewing the lock system and surrounding scenery. “A Panama Canal transit is …

Princess Cruises launches POURS, a new signature beverage program featuring premium spirits and zero-proof options. Rolling out fleetwide this summer, POURS replaces the Love Line Collection, bringing cocktails, wine, beer, …

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 …

Holland America Line announced Holland America Evolution, a multiyear investment to upgrade six ships! The program marks the largest guest experience update in the company’s 153-year history, with full ship …

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% …

MSC Group’s Cruise Division announced Sandy Cay, a new private island in The Bahamas next to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, opening in 2028. It will serve guests of MSC …

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 …