cruise news

Led by JAMVAC and the Ministry of Tourism, Jamaica expands cruise tourism through travel advisor partnerships, moving passenger spending beyond beaches into heritage and food.

Thailand's tourism sector saw a massive 38.2% jump in arrivals during July 2026, pushing total year-to-date visitors past 20.3 million despite seasonal monsoon challenges.

Holland America is leading a shift in onboard leisure by integrating live poolside music and immersive entertainment as part of a US$500 million fleet transformation for 2026 and 2027.

Norwegian Cruise Line transforms its 270-acre private island with the launch of Great Tides Waterpark, featuring the 170-foot Tidal Tower and Caribbean-first attractions.

Carnival Cruise Line dominates the new shift toward short-haul coastal voyages, leveraging strategic homeport updates to beat Royal Caribbean in regional accessibility.

Seabourn unveils its 2029 World Cruise, a 138-day voyage aboard Seabourn Quest covering 32,000 nautical miles from Miami to Lisbon across five continents.

Guernsey reports a sharp 40% decline in second-quarter cruise arrivals for 2026, though overall tourism remains resilient with a 6% increase in total visitors and a pivot toward expedition shipping.

Ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn integrates The Atlantic journalists into its 2026 fall voyages, blending intellectual discourse with itineraries spanning Québec City, New England, and the Southern Caribbean.

Switzerland enhances its sustainable tourism appeal with the launch of the Saphir, the country's first hydrogen-powered passenger ship on Lake Lucerne, targeting eco-conscious travelers from Germany, France, Italy, and Poland.

Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line are launching aggressive discount packages for 2026 to drive growth across Caribbean and Bahamas cruise markets.

Riviera Travel has suspended sales for selected Rhine and Danube cruises through mid-September 2026 as extreme drought impacts European waterway navigation.

Scenic Group is offering a limited-time $250 per person discount on select Scenic and Emerald Cruises for 2026 and 2027 departures across Europe, the Caribbean, and South America.