cruise news

Silversea debuts S.A.L.T. Culinary Voyages aboard Silver Dawn and Silver Spirit, connecting travelers with authentic food traditions across four European nations from August through October 2026.

Aurora Expeditions now welcomes children aged six and over aboard its purpose-built expedition ships, offering up to 50% fare savings for young explorers across Antarctica, the Arctic, and beyond.

TUI River Cruises' first purpose-built ship TUI Luzia reaches float out milestone in Serbia, preparing for June 2027 delivery and inaugural Douro Valley season.

The Adventure Travel Trade Association and Expedition Cruise Network announce a strategic partnership to advance responsible tourism and strengthen expedition travel.

Viking is expanding its European footprint by introducing the first-ever Chinese-language Northern Europe ocean cruises for 2027 to meet rising demand for immersive travel.

Princess Cruises celebrates a quarter-century of clean energy in Juneau, Alaska, utilizing hydroelectric shore power to eliminate ship emissions and invest $11.24 million into the local community.

Italy's shipbuilding giant Fincantieri is transforming maritime travel through a strategic underwater technology expansion with NextGeo to enhance sustainable cruise operations.

Cordelia Sky will debut a series of international voyages in 2027, linking Chennai to Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand to capture the growing demand for regional maritime tourism.

China introduces the Changjiang Qi Hao, the first luxury river cruise ship powered by a single-fuel methanol system, signaling a shift toward sustainable high-end tourism on the Yangtze River.

Carnival Cruise Line has cancelled nine sailings on the LNG-powered Carnival Jubilee from Galveston for late 2027, affecting passengers booked for Bahamas and Western Caribbean itineraries.

The 2026-27 Caribbean winter cruise season is seeing a massive capacity increase with the deployment of mega ships and expanded private island resorts to meet rising demand.

Despite having zero maritime access, San Marino recorded 2,110,236 visitors in 2025, leveraging Italian cruise ports to drive an €80 million retail boom.