cruise news

Holland America and Princess Cruises donate $5,000 in leftover coins to Scouting America Troop 4 and Troop 2004 in Ketchikan, Alaska in 2026.

StarCruises returns the Star Voyager to Hong Kong's Ocean Terminal from September 30 to November 15, 2026, offering regional voyages to Japan, Taiwan, and a grand relocation cruise to Singapore.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises is expanding its 2026 winter portfolio by establishing Barcelona as a primary gateway for luxury Mediterranean Christmas travel.

Nicko Cruises and social platform Meet5 have partnered to integrate digital networking into European river cruises, targeting the growing solo traveller demographic.

Nicko Cruises integrates the Meet5 social platform to allow passengers to connect and organize meetups before embarking on selected European river cruises in 2026 and 2027.

Guangzhou Nansha prepares for Adora Flora City's maiden voyage in November 2026, marking a new phase in China's domestic cruise tourism growth.

Four Seasons Yachts is scaling its luxury cruise presence by adding a third yacht to its fleet, targeting the growing demand for residential-style maritime experiences.

The Douglas Mawson marks a shift toward high-value, small-ship expedition cruising in the Mediterranean with its inaugural visit to Bastia, Corsica.

Luxury cruise lines including Regent, Silversea, and Ritz-Carlton are abandoning mass-market hubs for boutique harbors and winter voyages to combat Mediterranean overcrowding in 2028–2029.

Celebrity Reflection will debut a comprehensive transformation in March 2027, featuring 13 new guest experiences and diverse itineraries spanning the Bahamas, Aruba, and Curaçao.

Aurora Expeditions launches the first European season of the Douglas Mawson, focusing on immersive exploration in Corsica, the Adriatic, and Turkey.

APT Luxury Travel has launched early bookings for its 2028 Europe programme, featuring high-demand river cruises across the Danube, Rhine, and Douro Valley.