Carnival UK has announced major organizational changes for its brands P&O Cruises and Cunard.  In addition to executive role changes, this will entail establishing new teams that will work across brands and functions for faster decision‑making, deeper collaboration and clearer accountability, according to a statement.  A notable change is that Paul Ludlow will become president of Cunard in addition to his current role of Carnival UK and P&O Cruises...

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is offering 50 percent off all cruises on close-to-home voyages from 15 homeports across the continental United States and Canada, plus Kids Sail Free on select sailings. Guests can also take advantage of NCL’s Free at Sea program, offering potential savings of over $2,000 on guest-favorite amenities including unlimited open bars,...

Hurtigruten has launched its annual Summer Sale for North American travelers, offering discounts of up to 50 percent off select Norwegian coastal departures through April 2027. The sale runs through July 16, 2026. “Demand for Norway has never been stronger, and understandably so because of what this unique destination offers: relaxing slow travel along an...

Oceanwide Expeditions announced that on Thursday, June 18, 2026, all remaining crew members of the Hondius who quarantined have completed their quarantine period and are returning to their home countries. This includes all crew in the Netherlands after disembarking the vessel upon its arrival in Rotterdam on May 18, and those who arrived in the...

Concordia Damen has announced it has delivered the Century Star to Century Cruises, the first of three ships the Dutch shipyard will deliver to the company. The second ship is expected at Concordia Damen in August 2026. Chris Kornet, managing director of Concordia Damen, said: “The delivery of the Century Star shows that, as a...

Norwegian Cruise Line is changing six ports of call and its departure port for an itinerary set to be operated by the Norwegian Star starting on November 12, 2027. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the cruise also features a new departure port and will now sail from Tarragona instead of Lisbon. Initially...

Carnival Corporation’s European deployments took the brunt of the Middle East conflict in the second quarter, but bookings have begun reversing the headwinds and point to strong demand for 2027, President and CEO Josh Weinstein said on the company’s second-quarter 2026 earnings call. Weinstein said the moderation in the back-half outlook was concentrated on European...

Carnival Corporation leaned on cost discipline to offset a yield setback tied to the Middle East conflict, executives said on the company’s second-quarter 2026 earnings call. Cruise costs without fuel per available lower berth day were essentially flat year over year, outperforming March guidance by roughly 250 basis points and contributing five cents per share,...

The Aroya sailed from Istanbul on Saturday for Aroya Cruises’ first cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey in 2026. After repositioning to the Eastern Mediterranean earlier this month, the vessel has been offering itineraries to Turkey and Egypt. Sailing roundtrip from the Galataport Cruise Terminal, the first sailing to Greece features visits to four...

Wall Street analysts reaffirmed their bullish stance on Carnival Corporation following the company’s second-quarter results and earnings call on Tuesday, with three firms maintaining buy-equivalent ratings and pointing past a trimmed full-year yield outlook to a good setup heading into 2027. Susquehanna’s Christopher Stathoulopoulos maintained a Positive rating and raised his price target to $33...

Carnival Corporation will hold to its one-to-two-ships-per-year newbuild cadence into the next decade, even as it expects to keep ordering vessels for delivery in the 2030s, President and CEO Josh Weinstein said on the company’s second-quarter 2026 earnings call June 23. During the quarter the company placed orders for three new Princess Cruises ships scheduled...

The AIDA Evolution upgrade program has been so successful that Carnival Corporation has greenlit a similar drydock program for Holland America Line, with additional brands expected to follow, according to Josh Weinstein, president and CEO, speaking on the company’s second-quarter earnings call. Weinstein did not elaborate on which brands will announce upgrade programs next, but...

Carnival Corporation announced financial results for the second quarter 2026 and provided an updated outlook. Net income of $537 million with record adjusted net income2,3 of $569 million, up over 20 percent compared to the prior year. Record revenues of $6.7 billion with record net yields2,3 (in constant currency), demonstrating continued demand strength. Reached all-time...

Hurtigruten Group has completed a €430 million refinancing of its debt facilities. The new €330 million facilities replace its existing debt and cut annual financing costs significantly, paired with a €100 million equity issue. As shared in a statement, the move is expected to give the company a long-term financing platform with lower costs and...

StarDream Cruises has announced fuel surcharge relief across its regional deployments aboard the Genting Dream, Star Navigator and Star Voyager.  Thanks to this, the surcharge for Singapore and Malaysia deployments will be fully waived, while the fuel surcharge for sailings from Taiwan and Hong Kong will be reduced by 50 percent. The updated prices will be in effect for...

The Port of San Diego has unveiled the start time for Big Bay Boom, said to be the largest Fourth of July fireworks show on the West Coast.  At 9:15 PM on Independence Day, July 4, 2026, fireworks will launch simultaneously from four barges across San Diego Bay, creating a display of color and light synced to a musical simulcast.  “The Port of...

Carnival Cruise Line will offer a series of “Frightfully Fun” cruises across its fleet ahead of Halloween in 2026. According to an update shared by the company’s Brand Ambassador John Heald, the sailings will take place between late September and late October. “Halloween is a brilliant time to cruise, and as tradition demands, we will...

Royal Caribbean International recently cancelled a cruise onboard the Allure of the Seas that was scheduled to depart on March 7, 2027. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the sailing will no longer go ahead due to a full-ship charter. “We understand that this is not an ideal situation, and we’re truly sorry...

Nassau Cruise Port (NCP) welcomed 33,254 cruise passengers on June 8, 2026, setting a new single-day passenger record. The passengers came from six ships: the Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration, Caribbean Princess and Disney Fantasy. The milestone surpasses the 33,000-passenger benchmark and represents a major moment, the port...

Windstar Cruises has launched its 2028–29 Asia season aboard the Star Seeker.   The season will feature 25 departures between September 2028 and May 2029, sailing through Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Singapore.  The company said in a press release that the Star Seeker’s size allows it to access city-center docks and smaller regional ports bigger ships cannot reach.  “We’re seeing extraordinary enthusiasm for...

The American Maverick, American Cruise Lines’ newest Patriot-class ship, was christened last week in Newport, Rhode Island.  The ceremony took place during the ship’s inaugural nine-day “New England Islands” cruise, sailing roundtrip from Providence, RI, according to a statement.  American’s President & CEO, Charles B. Robertson, gave remarks during the ceremony, as did the ship’s godmother, Susan Renner, the cruise line’s board chair and treasurer.   “We set the bar high for ourselves...

Emerald Cruises has held a christening ceremony for the Emerald Kaia, the third vessel in its luxury yacht fleet.  The ceremony for the 128-guest ship was held at San Basilio, Venice, with Scenic Group’s director of discovery operations, Jason Flesher, performing the bottle break across the bow.  The event was live-streamed on YouTube in partnership with travel content creator and YouTuber All Aboard Stephan’s Bike, the cruise line shared in a...

Crystal has announced that multi-award-winning singer and actress Vanessa Williams will join guests aboard the Crystal Serenity for a sailing departing November 23 for the festive season. “We are honored to welcome Williams aboard for this special holiday voyage,” said Crystal’s Vice President of Entertainment Keith Cox. “Her extraordinary talent, timeless appeal and engaging presence...

Azamara Cruises unveiled its new global brand campaign, “The Next Big Thing is Small.”  The campaign highlights how small ships create space for meaningful discovery, with Azamara noting in a press release that it reflects growing demand for intentional travel experiences centered on immersion, connection and time in destination.  “With ‘The Next Big Thing is Small’...

TUI Cruises officially welcomed Mein Schiff Flow, its second InTUItion-class ship, to its fleet with a christening ceremony held in Trieste on June 20.  For the first time in TUI Cruises’ history, three women acted as co-godmothers of a new ship.   Across the ship, guests could explore various events that were part of the christening ceremony, such as interactive art projects, audiovisual installations, acrobatics, music and other performances that were broadcast live.  The video of the christening ceremony can be viewed here. ...

MSC Cruises has launched an enhanced experience at the MSC Aurea Spa, offering wellness and beauty services and personalized treatments to guests. Launching across the fleet throughout 2026, the enhanced services range from IV therapies and aesthetic medicine to AI-powered skin diagnostics and skincare treatments. Georg Schmickler, senior vice president of onboard revenues, MSC Cruises,...

From repair to conversion and routine work, Cruise Industry News looks into key drydock projects taking place in June. For a complete overview of the drydock market, see the 2026 Drydock Report from Cruise Industry News. Mitsui Ocean Sakura Cruise Line: Mitsui Ocean Cruises Capacity: 450 guests Tonnage: 32,246 Year built: 2010 Drydock Period: June...

The MSC Meraviglia will sail from Southampton for the 2027 season, MSC Cruises announced in a press release. According to the company, the 2017-built ship will arrive at the British port on May 18, 2027, kicking off a six-month deployment. “We want to give our customers new experiences, so it’s wonderful that the MSC Meraviglia...

The Kai Tak Cruise Terminal (KTCT), operated and managed by Worldwide Cruise Terminals (WCT), has been awarded the Muslim-friendly Transport Hub of the Year at the Halal in Travel Awards 2026. Anna Hong, managing director for WCT, said: “We are grateful to have received the Muslim-friendly Transport Hub of the Year Award and to be...

The Crown Princess recently arrived in Europe as part of a 114-night World Cruise that sailed from the South Pacific earlier this year. Operating from homeports in Australia and New Zealand on a year-round basis, the Princess Cruises ship kicked off the voyage in Auckland on May 6, 2026. Passengers were also able to join...

The Alexandria Port Authority recently celebrated the start of interporting operations in Egypt with Aroya Cruises. The Aroya arrived at the port on June 11, 2026, to kick off a series of regular visits to the port. After repositioning to the Eastern Mediterranean recently, the 150,000-ton vessel is currently offering a series of seven-night cruises...

Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand Ambassador John Heald recently shared a behind-the-scenes look at the company’s protocols for the hurricane season. Heald highlighted Carnival’s Fleet Operations Center (FOC), which coordinates the 29 ships of the fleet from its headquarters in Miami. The area features a 74-foot-long video wall composed of 57 LED screens that display the...

AIDA Cruises has unveiled two themed cruises sailing in January 2027: “AIDA Dances” and “Crime & Sea.” In a press release, the cruise line said the former will sail aboard the AIDAcosma in the Canary Islands and the latter on the AIDAnova following what it calls the metropolitan route from/to Hamburg. “AIDA Dances” returns for...