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Today — 6 March 2026Main stream

StarCruises Expands Hong Kong Program with New 5-Night Itineraries

StarCruises has introduced three five-night cruises from Hong Kong aboard the Star Voyager. In March, April and May, the ship will be sailing to the islands of Okinawa, Japan, and the coasts of Vietnam and Sanya, China. “We are delighted to introduce these special 5 Night cruises from Hong Kong as part of our continued...

Neil Harding Steps Back from Harding+ Non-Executive Roles

Neil Harding will step back from his positions as non-executive director and non-executive president at Harding+, the company announced on March 4. Harding founded Harding+ and has worked with the holding board for many years, initially as owner and founder and more recently in non-executive roles. “What has always mattered most to me is the...

Cruise Atlantic Islands: Record Number of Passengers in 2025

Cruise Atlantic Islands (CAI) closed 2025 with a record 4,708,190 cruise passengers, the highest volume since the organization’s statistical series started in 1994, the association said in a statement. This number represents a 12.64% increase compared to 2024, when 4,179,673 passengers were recorded. “These figures confirm the excellent momentum currently experienced by the Atlantic island...

Carnival Marks Two Decades of Grand Turk Cruise Center

Carnival Corporation hosted a celebration for 20th anniversary of the Grand Turk Cruise Center on the Turks and Caicos Islands on March 4. The milestone was celebrated with two events, one at the Grand Turk Cruise Center and one in port. “Grand Turk holds a special place in our history and in our future,” said...

Aroya Monitors Operational Conditions in Arabian Gulf

Aroya Cruises is monitoring operational conditions in the Arabian Gulf, according to a spokesperson from the company. After launching its inaugural season in the region in late February, the Saudi-based cruise line is scheduled to offer cruises from the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia through early May. “The safety, security and comfort of...

Riviera Travel Unveils Travel Advisor Incentive with Gift Card Prizes

Riviera Travel is offering rewards for new bookings made by travel advisors as part of a promo running through April 30, 2026, according to a press release. Advisors can earn a $75 gift card for every new river cruise booking, with a grand prize of a $3,000 gift card or flight voucher. The advisor with...

Orient Express Corinthian Completes Sea Trials

The Orient Express Corinthian has recently completed its first sea trials ahead of its delivery, which is scheduled for the second quarter of 2026. As the first ship to be introduced by Orient Express Sailing Yachts, the 15,000-ton vessel is currently being built at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique Shipyard in France. According to an update...

Seabourn Launches Promo for 500+ Sailings

Seabourn has launched its new “Yours to Explore Event,” a promotion offering a complimentary suite upgrade and shipboard credit for itineraries sailing in 2026 and beyond. According to a press release, the promo applies to more than 500 ocean and expedition itineraries and is available now through May 5, 2026. “Whether exploring the fall foliage...
Yesterday — 5 March 2026Main stream

Oceania and Regent Seven Seas Announce Leadership Changes

Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises have announced a new global leadership structure. This follows the appointment of Wesley D’Silva as Regent Seven Seas president, effective March 2. D’Silva will report to Jason Montague, who will stay on as chief luxury officer for Oceania and Regent Seven Seas. In a statement, the two companies...

Fincantieri Delivers Norwegian Luna

Fincantieri has delivered Norwegian Luna to Norwegian Cruise Line at its Marghera shipyard in Venice, marking the second vessel in the expanded Prima Plus Class the Italian yard is building for the brand. The handover ceremony was attended by Biagio Mazzotta, Chairman of Fincantieri, and Luigi Matarazzo, General Manager of the Fincantieri Merchant Ships Division....

R Yacht Adds cruisePAL Solutions to its Portfolio

Ryobi Group’s R Yacht has selected cruisePAL’s reservation system (CRS) and ship management system (SMS) for its operations. The company added that its team visited R Yacht in Japan, where it conducted demos. In addition to a web-based reservation system that is said to simplify booking processes, R Yacht will also use the cruisePAL SMS...

Hapag-Lloyd Unveils Warm-Climate Expeditions for Winter 2027/28

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is adding warm-weather cruises in the western Indian Ocean for the Hanseatic Nature in winter 2027/28. Ten cruises will be available between October 2027 and March 2028, exploring remote islands, atolls and coastlines from West Africa to South Africa, the Seychelles and Madagascar. “For us, expeditions are not defined by temperature, but by...

Nicko: New World Cruise For 2027-28 Plus Other News

Nicko Cruises presented the news for its 2027-28 season during the ITB Berlin (Internationale Tourismus-Börse) in Germany. According to a press release, the company will offer new river cruising itineraries, in addition to a fifth world cruise onboard the Vasco da Gama. The 172-day itinerary is set to start in Lisbon on November 4, 2027,...

Bookings Open for Azamara’s 2028 World Cruise Options

Azamara Cruises has opened bookings for 14 World Cruise Segments, nine Grand Voyages and six Combination Cruises from its 2028 World Cruise. Spanning 175 nights aboard the Azamara Onward, the 2028 World Cruise spans six continents, 40 countries and 91 ports. “Azamara Cruises’ 2028 World Cruise is our most immersive global journey yet, designed for...

AIDA Presents 2026 Family Program

AIDA Cruises has presented its leisure, sports and educational activities for children, teens and families onboard its vessels for the 2026 season. These range from professionally supervised swimming lessons and basketball camps to hands-on workshops and creative programs. DLRG Swimming Swimming courses will again be offered on selected cruises onboard the AIDAprima, AIDAperla and AIDAnova...

Celestyal Cancels Rest of Season in the Arabian Gulf

Celestyal Cruises cancelled all the sailings that were still set to be operated in the Arabian Gulf in 2025-26, the company said in a statement. Both of the brand’s vessels are currently in the region and are expected to return to Greece soon, Celestyal added. “We continue to follow developments in the Middle East and...
Before yesterdayMain stream

BNP Paribas Raises Viking Share Price Target as Momentum Builds

BNP Paribas Senior Analyst Xian Siew lifted his price target on Viking Holdings (NYSE: VIK) to $91 from $88 following the company’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings, maintaining a positive rating as accelerating pricing trends. Siew noted the outperformance was particularly notable given Viking does not provide formal guidance and had already disclosed that most of its...

MSC Working with Airlines to Speed Up Guest Returns from Middle East

MSC Cruises said it is cooperating with airline partners in the Middle East, particularly Emirates and Etihad Airways, to identify and secure return flights for its guests. “We are requesting priority for our guests from our partners. At present, airlines operating flights have indicated that they will follow an order of priority based on the...

Disney Cruise Line Christens the Disney Adventure in Singapore

Disney Cruise Line christened the Disney Adventure on March 4 in Singapore, marking the cruise line’s first vessel to sail in Southeast Asia. The christening ceremony took place in the Walt Disney Theatre aboard the vessel, featuring performances by regional vocalists and musicians, a 23-piece orchestra and appearances from Captain Mickey Mouse and Captain Minnie...

Barcelona Europe Supply Names Moguer to Director Role

Barcelona Europe Supply, part of The Apollo Group has announced the appointment of Serafín Blázquez Moguer as Global Business Development Director, marking another step in the company’s broader international expansion strategy, according to a press release. Moguer joins as part of a phased strengthening of the company’s commercial and operational platform as it continues to...

Traka Releases Intelligent Key Cabinet

Assa Abloy’s affiliate Traka has announced the release of Traka Touch Core, a compact electronic key cabinet. According to a press release, the cabinet is designed to deliver professional-grade key control for small and mid-sized organizations and multi-site operations. The company said it wanted to address the operational challenge arising from managing physical keys, manual...

Queen Mary 2 Arrives in Sydney During 2026 World Voyage

Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 arrived in Sydney Harbour on March 4 during her 108-night World Voyage from Southampton. The vessel sailed into the harbor with the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge as a backdrop. “For 185 years, Cunard ships have transported more than passengers; they have been the bearer of stories, ideas and...

Upgraded Celebrity Solstice Sets Sail from Singapore

On March 2, the Celebrity Solstice set sail from Singapore, where it was undergoing upgrades since mid-January. The Celebrity Cruises vessel now features eight new experiences, including four brand-new spaces, according to a statement from the company. “Celebrity Solstice launched our Solstice Series ships and defined a generation of Celebrity Cruises travel. This reimagination honors...

Costa Smeralda Cancels Visit to Tunisia

The Costa Smeralda had to cancel a visit to La Goulette in Tunisia due to adverse weather conditions in the Western Mediterranean. According to an update shared with guests onboard, the ship will no longer visit the port as scheduled on March 4, 2026. “As part of the constant monitoring of all destinations included in...

TUI Update on Two Ships in Middle East

TUI Cruises shared a new update regarding its operations in the Middle East on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. In an official statement on its website, the company said it is in close contact with the relevant authorities as well as international security experts. “The situation remains unchanged at this time. Our guests are still onboard...

D’Silva Named President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Wesley D’Silva has been named President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, effective March 2. D’Silva expressed enthusiasm for the new role in a LinkedIn post, saying he is “incredibly energized and optimistic about what lies ahead.” In his announcement, D’Silva thanked colleagues who supported his career progression, as well as the line’s guests and travel...

Encounter Gets Carnival’s New Livery in Drydock

The Carnival Encounter is getting Carnival Cruise Line’s new livery during its current drydock in Singapore. After pausing its operations in early February, the vessel is undergoing a series of updates and refreshed public areas. As previously reported by Cruise Industry News, features being introduced include a new Cloud 9 Spa Thermal Suite, as well...

Margaritaville at Sea Ships Earn Top Marks in USPH Inspections

Margaritaville at Sea announced that its two ships achieved a mark of 100 on their most recent inspections conducted by the U.S. Public Health Service (USPH). According to a statement, the Paradise and the Islander earned perfect scores, reflecting full compliance across all areas reviewed. The unannounced inspections by USPH, part of the Centers for...

Viking: Fleet Strategy Key Driver to Financial Performance

Viking’s purpose-built fleet, engineered for efficiency, consistency and guest experience, helped serve as a driver of the company’s strong financial results in 2025, according to remarks made by Founder and Chairman Torstein Hagen during the company’s fourth-quarter and year-end earnings call. On the ocean side, Viking operates one of the youngest fleets in the cruise...

American to Sail Extended Columbia and Snake River Cruise

American Cruise Lines will operate a 15-night, 16-day Grand Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise starting in May 2027, the company said in a press release. This roundtrip cruise from Portland, Oregon, will sail onboard the American Anthem, a 180-guest riverboat set to join American Cruise Line’s fleet in 2027. The company said the amenities and...

Avora Residences Acquires Regent’s Seven Seas Navigator

Avora Residences has acquired the Seven Seas Navigator from Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The vessel will debut in January 2028 as Avora Lumina, serving as the flagship of Avora’s residential platform designed specifically for long-term living at sea, the company said in a statement. “Residential cruising has proven its viability,” said Mikael Petterson, Founder of...
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