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Today β€” 27 March 2026Cruise Industry News | Cruise News

Silversea Wraps Up Antarctica Season With 38 Voyages

Silversea has concluded its 2025-26 Antarctica season, welcoming guests on 38 voyages on its three expedition ships between October 5, 2025, and March 5, 2026. In a press release, the company said the Silver Endeavour, Silver Cloud and Silver Wind offered 20 voyages crossing the Drake Passage and 18 Antarctica Fly-Cruise sailings this season. β€œAntarctica...

TUI Cancels Sailings in Europe Due to Middle East Conflict

TUI Cruises cancelled upcoming sailings in Europe onboard the Mein Schiff 5 due to the current conflicts in the Middle East. With the ship still stuck in the Arabian Gulf, two planned cruises in the Mediterranean will no longer go ahead. According to a statement issued by the company on Thursday, the April 17 and...

Oceania Cruises Reroutes World Cruise to Avoid Middle East

Oceania Cruises is changing the itinerary of its current world cruise to avoid sailing through the Middle East and the Red Sea. Having departed from PortMiami earlier this year, the 180-night voyage is taking place onboard the Oceania Vista. The cruise itinerary was initially scheduled to return to Florida via the Suez Canal, the Middle...
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MSC Poesia Gets Spa and Gym Upgrades Ahead of Alaska Debut

TheΒ fitnessΒ and spa areas on the MSC Poesia are getting an updateΒ tailored toΒ itsΒ inaugural Alaska season, MSC Cruises said in a press release.Β  TheΒ refurbishmentsΒ happening while the ship isΒ in drydockΒ in MaltaΒ includeΒ a newly designed MSC Aurea Spa and an expanded MSC Gym by Technogym.Β  β€œWe have taken a thoughtful approach to enhancing MSC Poesia, ensuring the onboard experience matches...

Newfoundland and Labrador Ready for 180 Call 2026 Season

Cruise Newfoundland & Labrador has announced the province’s 2026 cruise schedule, spanning 197 days from April to October. According to a press release, more than 180 cruise ships will call at nearly 30 ports and destinations throughout the province, welcoming over 100,000 passengers and more than 50,000 crew members. The Viking Polaris will open the...

MXP Launches AI-Powered Tour Audio Guide for Shore Excursions

MXP has launched an AI-powered tour audio guide that transmits tour guide voices directly to guests’ smartphones, eliminating the need for rented audio hardware, the company said in a press release. The solution includes real-time AI translation allowing guests to experience tours in their preferred language. Guests do not require mobile internet and do not...

Oceanwide: More Details on Two Eco-Sail Newbuilds for 2029 and 2030

Oceanwide Expeditions has released additional details on two eco-sail expedition vessels, including renderings and confirmation of a 2029 launch for the first ship. The company signed a letter of intent for the construction and delivery of the two vessels, according to a press release. Both will have capacity for 146 passengers and feature hybrid sail...

Dream Cruises Celebrating First Decade with New Onboard Acts

Dream Cruises has announced various onboard events and experiences in celebration of its 10th anniversary this year. New acts will be launched as part of this, including K-pop group KIIRAS, Amotti from Physical: 100 and Chef Tommie Lee (aka French Papa) from Culinary Class Wars Season 2. Furthermore, Forever Broadway, which is a collaboration with...

Cruise Industry Suppliers Ready for MHA Conference and Trade Show

The Marine Hotel Association (MHA) is hosting its 41st annual trade show and conference in Naples, Florida, from March 29 to March 31, bringing together food and beverage and hotel suppliers and industry executives over three days at the Naples Grande Beach Resort. Purchasing and procurement executives from all the major cruise companies, including Carnival,...

Holland America Line Launches Spring Sale

Holland America Line has unveiled its Spring Sale, offering lower fees for bookings made between March 24 and 31, 2026. The deal is applicable to April and May 2026 cruises to Alaska (plus cruisetours), Europe (both Northern Europe and the Mediterranean) and Canada and New England. It includes up to $200 onboard credit per stateroom...

New Itinerary Marks Variety’s Return to Turkey After 10 Years

Variety Cruises is celebrating the start of the European summer cruise season with the addition of a new itinerary, the company announced in a press release. The seven-night cruise will explore the Greek Islands and Turkey, a country that hasn’t been visited by the company’s ships since 2016. Sailing roundtrip from Athens aboard the Panorama,...

Key Cruise Ship Drydocks in March

Cruise Industry News looks into some of the key drydock projects that are taking place in March. Azamara Journey Cruise Line: Azamara Capacity: 718 guests Tonnage: 30,200 Year built: 2000 Drydock Period: Mar. 1 to Mar. 9, 2026 Shipyard: Cernaval (Algeciras, Spain) The Azamara Journey underwent a quick drydock at a shipyard at the port...

Celestyal Cancels Three More Cruises in Europe

Celestyal Cruises cancelled three additional cruises that were set to take place in the Adriatic and the Mediterranean in early April. According to a statement issued on Wednesday, two sailings onboard the Celestyal Journey and one onboard the Celestyal Discovery will no longer go ahead. The vessels are currently docked in the Middle East, waiting...

Watermark Group Reopens Maritime Simulator Centre in Hampshire

Watermark Group has reopened its maritime simulator training center in Hampshire, bringing the facility back into active use for the cruise and shipping industries, the company said in a press release. The center is equipped with WΓ€rtsilÀ’s high-fidelity simulator technology and includes two full bridge simulators, an engine control room simulator, high-voltage training capability, a...

Azamara Invites Travelers to Help Name Suites on Renovated Quest

Azamara Cruises is launching a global contest to find inspiration for the names of new suites aboard the Azamara Quest, the company said in a statement. As part of β€œA Suite Story” contest, guests, crew members, travel advisors and employees are invited to submit the name of a meaningful city that formed part of their...

Swan Hellenic Announces 2026-2028 Antarctic Seasons

Swan Hellenic has announced its 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 Antarctic seasons following a record 2025-2026 season that saw 53 percent growth in guest numbers and 66 percent increase in net revenue, the company said in a press release. β€œWe are thrilled with the outstanding results achieved this season and the positive trend for the year ahead,”...

Seabourn’s 2027–29 Ocean Voyages Open for Booking

Seabourn has opened bookings for its 2027-2029 ocean voyages for sale. Spanning four continents, the new collection features voyages ranging from seven to 40 days, with extended time in port and new destinations, paired with special anniversary programming for Seabourn’s 40th anniversary. According to a press release, the 2027–2029 season will include 118 departures to...

BC Ferries Orders AI Man-Overboard Detection from Zelim

BC Ferries has ordered man-overboard detection systems from Zelim for four hybrid-electric ferries scheduled to enter service in 2029, according to a press release. The contract was signed in February 2026, with installation expected to begin in 2027. Zelim’s ZOE man-overboard detection system uses computer vision and video analytics to deliver 360-degree surveillance for vessel...
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MSC Cruises Unveils Revamped Family and Pool Districts for World Asia

MSC Cruises has revealed new details on two districts onboard its newest ship, the MSC World Asia, in a statement. One of the districts, the Harbour, will be revamped and continue to serve as an outdoor park for families. The other, the AquaDeck district, is getting a new design for its outdoor Manila Bay pool...

Explora Cancels Middle East Program, Moves Ship to Europe

Explora Journeys today confirmed the Explora II will now be sailing in the Mediterranean from November 2026 to March 2027. The ship had previously been scheduled to sail in the Middle East. The company said: β€œThis decision has been taken well in advance, following careful consideration and reflecting Explora Journeys’ commitment to providing guests and...

TUI Cancels Second Leg of Middle East Repositioning Voyage

TUI Cruises cancelled an additional sailing due to the conflicts in the Middle East, according to a statement shared by the company. With its vessels still stuck in the Arabian Gulf, the company is now cancelling a repositioning voyage that was set to take place onboard the Mein Schiff 4 starting on April 11, 2026....

Chinese Taishan Listed for Sale at $23 Million

Bohai Ferry Group has decided to publicly list the Chinese Taishan for sale for the second time, with an asking price of $23 million. The decision was said to be approved at the company’s board meeting on March 9. The 832-guest ship holds the distinction of being China’s first independently operated and managed cruise ship...

Celestyal Cancels Additional Sailing in the Aegean

Celestyal Cruises has cancelled an additional cruise in the Aegean Sea due to the ongoing situation in the Arabian Gulf. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, the sailing that was set to take place onboard the Celestyal Discovery on April 3, 2026, will no longer go ahead. Celestyal said that the cancellation was necessary...

AIDAdiva Returns to Germany Following World Cruise

The AIDAdiva has recently returned to the port of Hamburg in Germany following AIDA’s 2025-26 world cruise. After undergoing a major refurbishment as part of AIDA’s Evolution refit program, the vessel embarked on the voyage in early November 2025. The AIDAdiva then visited 53 destinations in 27 countries before arriving back at its homeport on...

Oceanwide Set For Eco-Sail Newbuild Program with Two Vessels

Oceanwide Expeditions has entered into what it said was an exclusive contract finalization with a shipyard for two eco-sail expedition newbuilds, with a letter of intent signed and financing secured. The company will begin commercializing the vessels in 2027. The ships will be 146 guests each. β€œSailing has been part of OEX’s (Oceanwide) DNA from...

United Waterways Teams Up with JRE to Enhance Culinary Experience

United Waterways is partnering with JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs to develop young talent and create dishes inspired by European river regions. The partnership will see emerging culinary professionals onboard United vessels connect with JRE chefs, the company said in a statement, bringing together JRE’s network of over 400 restaurants with United’s fleet of over 120 vessels. β€œThe...

Marella Cruises Rolling Out Premium Suite Perks Across Fleet

Customers staying in Royal Suites, Voyager Suites and Executive Suites across Marella Cruises’ fleet are getting an enhanced experience starting this summer. As part of the β€œSuite Service Max,” the cruise line is offering guests staying in these suites a collection of in-suite benefits meant to elevate their comfort, the company said in a press...

Margaritaville at Sea Looking for Performers for New Ship

Margaritaville at Sea Cruise Line is looking for performers to join the live entertainment lineup aboard its upcoming vessel, the Beachcomber. In a statement, the company invited singer-songwriters, solo artists, duos, trios and bands to submit their audition materials to get a chance to join the Same Boat, a live music venue created in partnership...

Princess Cruises Unveils 2027-28 South America Program

Princess Cruises has announced its South America season aboard the Majestic Princess sailing from October 2027 through January 2028. The program features overnight experiences in the Antarctic Peninsula and access to 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites across the region. According to a press release, it will include overnight stays in Buenos Aires on every sailing,...

Carnival Supports Caribbean Mangrove Forest Restoration

Carnival Corporation has announced a three‑year grant to Conservation International aiming to restore mangrove forests in the Caribbean. These coastal forests buffer shorelines from storms, absorb carbon from the atmosphere, and sustain marine life and local livelihoods in the Caribbean, the company said in a press release. Funding will come from programs like Holland America...

Six Cruise Ships Remain Stuck in the Arabian Gulf

Six cruise ships remain stuck in the Arabian Gulf after their operations in the region were halted in late February. With the Strait of Hormuz virtually closed to international maritime traffic, the vessels are unable to leave the area and start repositioning voyages to other parts of the world. MSC Euribia Cruise Line: MSC Cruises...

Adora Cruises Appoints First Chinese Captain

Adora Cruises has announced the appointment of Captain Wei Zhiyi as the new master of Adora Magic City. This marks the first time a Chinese national has taken command of the vessel since its entry into service. Captain Zhiyi officially assumed command of the 135,500-ton Adora Magic City on March 17, bringing more than 20...

Upgraded Celebrity Solstice Begins Spring Season in the Pacific

The Celebrity Solstice recently kicked off a spring season in the Pacific after undergoing a major upgrade project at a shipyard in Singapore. As part of a $250-million refit program that will see other Solstice-class vessels being modernized, the 2008-built ship welcomed guests back on March 2, 2026. Sailing from Singapore Marina Bay Cruise Center,...
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