cruise news

AIDA Cruises will pass government-mandated Greek port taxes directly to guests for all new bookings made from August 1, 2026, changing Mediterranean travel budgets.

Celebrity Cruises has raised daily automatic gratuity rates by $1.50 across all cabin types, effective July 29, 2026, increasing total onboard charges.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises partners with The Butter Book to launch a three-year Floating Pastry Academy, elevating dessert craftsmanship fleetwide.

The residential cruise living sector is booming as Villa Vie Residences announces Legacy, its second ship scheduled for early 2029, alongside updates from Storylines and The World.

Royal Caribbean is offering a $100 onboard credit for new Singapore-based cruise bookings made between August 4 and 10, 2026, targeting Southeast Asia voyages for 2027 and 2028.

Norwegian Cruise Line has cancelled the final farewell voyage of the Norwegian Sky from Athens due to security concerns in the Middle East, prior to the vessel's transfer to Cordelia Cruises.

Royal Caribbean launches an exclusive Singapore cruise promotion offering a $100 onboard credit per stateroom for selected 2027 and 2028 sailings.

Princess Cruises expands its 2028 Alaska season with 185 sailings, eight ships, fourteen itineraries, and immersive wilderness cruisetours.

TUI Cruises unveils the culinary concepts for Mein Schiff Flow, launching in 2026 with 14 restaurants and bistros alongside 17 bars and lounges.

Holland America Line deploys five premium ships for its record-breaking 2028 European cruise season, featuring itineraries ranging from seven to 48 days.

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announces Cruise Week 2026, a global initiative from September 14-20 designed to accelerate bookings and expand destination visibility.

As luxury cruise travel evolves, Oceania and Regent Seven Seas Cruises refine fleets, upgrade suites, and exit older vessels like Oceania Sirena.