With an eye on its Australian expansion, as it adds two ships from sister line P&O Cruises Australia in March 2025, Carnival Cruise Line is opening its 2026/27 Australia itineraries. With the addition of Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter to the fleet next spring, guests will enjoy more choices from Australia than ever, with four Carnival ships delivering fun and memorable cruise … [Read more...]

The Mindelo Cruise Terminal, which is already in its final stages of construction, is located in one of the most beautiful bays in the world – Porto Grande, in São Vicente Island, Cape Verde’s largest port, which has maintained its tradition of serving international shipping and is increasingly establishing itself as an important port of call for cruise ships in the mid-Atlantic. Expected to be … [Read more...]

Grupo Vidanta has announced the launch of VidantaWorld’s Elegant cruise ship, an addition to the world of luxury cruising. “This one-of-a-kind vessel redefines cruising, combining the exclusivity of a private yacht with the opulence of a luxury liner, setting a new benchmark for high-end experiences. Sailing this year, this adults-only experience offers travelers the opportunity to explore some … [Read more...]

Holland America Line is bringing the Last Frontier to San Diego, California, with the all-day Alaska Cruise and Travel Show Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. The free-to-attend, culturally immersive expo runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and invites locals who are dreaming about an Alaska cruise vacation to come learn, engage and see the best ways to experience this … [Read more...]

Roughly 45,000 port workers from Maine to Texas have started a strike Tuesday as their union, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), continues talks with United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) for a new, “fair and decent contract.” While USA Today reports this strike at ports across the East and Gulf Coasts could cause Americans to see higher prices and product shortages this holiday … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line is jazzed about marking another significant milestone from the popular homeport of New Orleans as the first cruise operator to embark more than seven million guests from the port since beginning year-round cruising in 1994. When the Litteral family stepped onto Carnival Valor on Monday, they made the milestone official. Thomas and Julie Litteral, and their children Zachary … [Read more...]

Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Princess Cruises, and its newest ship, Sun Princess, recognized as the #1 in Mega Cruise in the United States. In addition to this top honor, Princess Cruises also ranked fifth in the Large Ship category, for vessels accommodating 2,500 to 4,000 passengers—representing 13 of the 15 other ships in the fleet. … [Read more...]

CE council member Annfinn Hjelm has been appointed an ambassador for the Environmental Port Index (EPI). With years of experience at the Port of Torshavn, and having an extensive network within the European port sector, he brings a wealth of experience to the Index. Hjelm’s appointment is seen as a significant step towards enhancing the collaboration and environmental initiatives among European … [Read more...]

Sea Cloud Cruises is expanding its North American field sales team in an effort to grow its brand recognition among North American travel advisors. Amy Kreston and Macen Stripling will both report to Kevin Smith, vice president of sales, and will focus on consortia, travel advisors, and groups. “As Sea Cloud Cruises continues to adjust and tailor our onboard experience to North American guest … [Read more...]

The Port of Heraklion has recorded significant growth in cruise traffic during the first nine months of 2024, solidifying its position as a leading port in the Mediterranean. Specifically, the port welcomed 422,996 passengers, marking a 53.83% increase compared to the same period in 2023, while the number of cruise ship calls increased by 16.20%, reaching 208 ships. Moreover, the port has seen an … [Read more...]

Experience MORE at Sea with Norwegian Cruise Line | NCL Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today unveils its new brand positioning, “MORE,” reinforcing and extending its legacy of delivering more onboard offerings, more places to discover and more value with the launch of its all-new upgraded ‘More At Sea’ package. NCL has a history of delivering endless options with over 600 … [Read more...]

The central government on Monday launched the five-year Cruise Bharat Mission, aiming to boost cruise tourism in India to 1 million passengers and create 400,000 jobs by 2029. The mission includes setting up of a dedicated fund, easing of cabotage regulations and financial incentives. “Cruise, with its tremendous potential in our country, has remained unexplored for long… Based on critical pillars … [Read more...]

The ship was supposed to have a brief stop in Northern Ireland for repairs back in May but unexpected problems left both the vessel and its passengers marooned for months. Cruise ship passengers stranded in Belfast have finally set sail for a round-the-world trip after months marooned in Northern Ireland. The Villa Vie Odyssey was meant to embark on a three-and-a-half-year cruise on 30 May but … [Read more...]

Carnival Corporation opens new tab raised its annual profit forecast for the third time on Monday, helped by strength in demand for cruise vacations during the summer as well as easing costs of operations. The summer invites increased interest in vacations at sea, which has helped boost what has already been a robust year for cruise operators as more travelers, especially younger ones, opt for the … [Read more...]

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The Port of San Diego celebrates the start of its 2024-2025 cruise season with longtime homeport partner Holland America Line. This season offers 75 different voyages and is expected to bring 265,000 passengers to the region by season end in the spring. “We are thrilled to kick off our cruise season here in San Diego with our long-time homeport partner, Holland America,” said Commissioner Sid … [Read more...]

The adoption of ship scrubbers—technology meant to clean up dirty fuel—has caused a surge in heavy metal pollution. In early 2020, people in port cities around the world started breathing a little easier thanks to new regulations from the International Maritime Organization (IMO)—the overseer of international shipping—that restricted how much sulfur oxide pollution ships could have in their … [Read more...]

On 27 September 2024, Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP), the Danish cruise network ‘Cruise Denmark – Copenhagen and Beyond’ and AIDA Cruises discussed how the three dimensions of sustainability can best be implemented in an efficient, socially and environmentally sustainable manner on board the cruise ship AIDAnova. Felix Eichhorn, President of AIDA Cruises, welcomed members of the Danish Parliament … [Read more...]

Riviera River Cruises is now offering a 50% discount on all 2026 European river cruise departures in celebration of the launch of sales for that year, as well as the announcement of a new ship, five new themed itineraries and a new departure exclusively for solo travelers. Through Dec. 15, 2024, book an eight-day itinerary for $1,999 per person based on double occupancy instead of $3,999, for … [Read more...]

Five European port and destination cruise associations have announced a strategic alliance marking a significant step forward in regional and international collaboration focussed on developing sustainable solutions to tourism and environmental challenges. Cruise Baltic, Cruise Britain, Cruise Europe, Cruise Norway and MedCruise bring over 400 ports, destinations and industry service providers … [Read more...]