Quvia has unveiled its solution for large-scale data synchronization between edge and cloud. Called Quvia Sync, the solution enables companies in network-constrained environments, such as ships, to move data without disrupting operations or quality of experience (QoE), the company said in a press release. Massive volumes of operational and sensor data are generated in edge...

Riverside Luxury Cruises has designed its European itineraries around shorter, combinable sailings that give travelers greater flexibility than the traditional seven-night cruise format, the company announced in a press release. While many river cruise lines structure itineraries in fixed weekly blocks, Riverside offers sailings of three, four and five nights that can be added to...

TUI has announced a range of Mein Schiff cruises in winter 2027/28, which are set to open for booking soon, the company said in a statement. Caribbean Cruises Mein Schiff 1’s Caribbean journey begins with a 12- or 19-day cruise from Bayonne (New York), via Miami and Puerto Rico towards the ABC islands. From/to La...

StarCruises has added a fuel surcharge for cruises starting aboard the Star Voyager from Taiwan and Hong Kong. The company did the same for the Genting Dream, which is operating from Singapore under the Dream Cruises brand, according to a statement the company posted to social media. Rising fuel costs linked to the conflict in...

Corazul Cruceros recently confirmed it will launch operations in the Brazilian market during the 2026-27 winter season. During an industry event in Santos, Vice President of Sales Àlex Busquets said that the company’s arrival in the country is expected to fill a gap left by the exit of other brands. “There are markets that recently...

Blue Dream is facing mounting legal and operational problems, with lawsuits filed over unpaid wages, offices closed and its two cruise ships reportedly slated for sale, according to reports in China. The situation has escalated rapidly since the company suspended all cruise operations in late December 2025. According to court filings, the cruise operator owes...

Swan Hellenic has launched an offer enabling savings for its remaining Arctic voyages in 2026. Called “Arctic Uncovered,” the offer allows guests to save up to $3,700 per person, combining per-person reductions with $300 onboard credit per person and free wi-fi upgrades. It is valid for remaining staterooms on any Swan Hellenic 2026 Arctic voyage...

P&O Cruises has introduced new £50 per person deposits across selected 2026 holidays for bookings made between today and March 23, 2026. Eligible for new Select Price or Early Saver bookings across all cabin grades, the offer will give guests greater flexibility when booking their cruise, the company said in a statement. The promotion is...

Royal Caribbean International announced that the Quantum of the Seas will return to Singapore for the 2027-28 winter season. According to a press release, the vessel will offer a series of three- to ten-night cruises in Southeast Asia between October 2027 and March 2028. The itineraries will feature visits to destinations in Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam,...

The Galveston Wharves will hold an open house to share highlights, answer questions and get public input on the port’s new 20-Year Strategic Master Plan. According to a press release, the event will take place on March 25, 2026, between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM at Cruise Terminal 16, 1602 Harborside Drive. A brief presentation...

The Renaissance is dropping a planned visit to Ponta Delgada in the Azores due to forecast adverse weather conditions in the region. Offering a trans-Atlantic crossing that started in Barbados, the 1993-built ship was set to visit the Portuguese archipelago on March 19, 2026. According to an update shared by Ambassador Cruise Line, the Azores...

Royal Caribbean International revealed its plans for the 2027-28 season in Australia, which will include the debut of the new Royal Beach Club Lelepa. According to the company, the new all-inclusive private destination will open in October 2027, offering guests an “ultimate beach day like no other.” Two ships are scheduled to sail Down Under...

Holland America Line will offer a new eight-day itinerary to Southeast Asia as part of its 2027-28 winter season. According to a press release, the shorter cruise offers a rare opportunity to sail in the region with the company in less than 14 days. Sailing roundtrip from Singapore, the new itinerary will take place onboard...

Explora Journeys has launched a wellbeing program onboard in collaboration with Grand Slam champion and Global Brand Ambassador Jannik Sinner. Titled “In Balance: A Jannik Sinner Ocean Wellness Program,” the program is now open for booking, the company said in a press release. It will be available across all journeys from April 24 on the...

Walt Disney Company’s new CEO Josh D’Amaro has unveiled the name and the theme of the next Disney Cruise Line ship. As the fourth in Disney Cruise Line’s Wish class, the next ship will be named the Disney Believe and is expected to join the fleet in late 2027. In a press release, the company...

Sailings on MSC Cruises’ two vessels, the Musica and MSC Orchestra, which are being upgraded to feature the MSC Yacht Club, are open for booking. The upgraded MSC Musica will set sail in November 2026 and MSC Orchestra in March 2027, the company said in a statement. The refurbishments are part of its ongoing modernization...

TUI Cruises cancelled additional departures onboard two of its vessels due to the current conflicts in the Middle East. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, the cancellations now include all sailings set to take place onboard the Mein Schiff 4 through March 23, 2026. For the Mein Schiff 5, the cancellations include all the...

The MSC Armonia recently completed its winter season in South America and started a repositioning voyage to Europe. After serving the Brazilian market for the past four months, the MSC Cruises vessel kicked off a trans-Atlantic crossing on March 14, 2026. The 22-night cruise included a visit to Santos, where the ship is seen in...

Scenic Group announced it has expanded its Asia-Pacific team based in Singapore as part of its strategy to drive growth in the region. Operating as Scenic Tours APAC Pte. Ltd., the office supports the company’s efforts to capitalize on growing demand from high-net-worth travelers and the expanding luxury cruise segment across Asia-Pacific markets. According to...

AmaWaterways held a christening ceremony for its newest river ship, AmaSofia, on March 14. More than 1,200 advisors attending the ASTA River Cruise Expo in Amsterdam were invited to attend the celebration hosted on three of the river cruise line’s ships on the Rhine – the AmaPrima, AmaVenita and AmaSofia. The ship’s godmother is Sarah...

Mano Cruises reportedly cancelled all sailings that were set to take place onboard the Crown Iris through late April. Serving the Israeli market, the vessel was scheduled to launch its 2026 season in Haifa on March 12, 2026. According to a report by Greek shipping news website Arxipelagos, the departures were cancelled due to the...

The procurement subsidiary Marcas of V.Group has previously in principle only been available to customers of the sister company V.Ships, plus a small number of direct clients. That is now changing. Marcas is now ready to offer its services to cruise and leisure operators outside V.Ships’ managed fleet, according to Per Bjornsen, CEO of V.Ships...

Phoenix Reisen’s Amadea has met up with the Asuka II and II in Kobe. The Amadea was the original Asuka, built in 1991 and was acquired by the German cruise and tour operator in 2006. She was built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries at its shipyard in Nagasaki. The Amadea is currently on a 146-day world...

American Cruise Lines’ new riverboat, the American Encore, passed sea trials last week and is sailing to the Columbia and Snake Rivers in the Pacific Northwest. The riverboat is currently cruising along the coastal waterways of the Eastern Seaboard and will next sail through the Caribbean Sea, according to a statement. Helmed by Captain Andrew...

Celestyal Cruises is cancelling additional itineraries of the Celestyal Discovery in the Eastern Mediterranean due to the conflicts in the Middle East. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, the vessel’s March 27 and March 30, 2026, departures will no longer go ahead. The company said that the sailings have been cancelled as it “finalizes...

Carnival Corporation has scheduled a conference call with analysts for Friday, March 27, 2026, at 10 a.m. (EDT) or 2 p.m. (GMT). The first quarter’s financial results, which are expected to be released that morning, will be discussed during the call, the company said in a statement. A simulcast of the call will be available...

The Silver Spirit recently arrived in Europe for a summer season sailing in the Baltic, Scandinavia and the Mediterranean. Before starting its deployment in the region, the 2009-built ship is also set to undergo a major drydock at a local shipyard. Having completed its winter schedule in the Caribbean, the vessel kicked off a trans-Atlantic...

Shanghai’s North Bund welcomed two luxury calls last week , with the vast majority of passengers benefiting from China’s expanded visa-free entry policy. The week began with the arrival of Regent’s Seven Seas Explorer on March 6. Docking at the Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal on the North Bund. Port and immigration authorities reported that...

Cruise Saudi has appointed Sture Myrmell as President of Aroya Cruises effective April 1, 2026, the company said in a statement. Based in Jeddah, he will oversee the cruise line’s commercial operations and guest experience, reporting to Cruise Saudi CEO Lars Clasen. Clasen said that Myrmell’s expertise in operations, commercial strategy and market development will...

As cruise operators face growing scrutiny around emissions and Underwater radiated noise (or noise performance), propulsion is increasingly being judged on more than efficiency alone. Advances in thruster design, hybrid power systems and fuel technologies show how quieter, cleaner operations can improve both passenger comfort and minimize underwater noise radiation which helps to protect marine...

Aroya Cruises confirmed that all guests who were onboard the Aroya when operations in the Arabian Gulf were suspended have safely disembarked the Aroya. In a statement shared on its website, the company said that it completed the debarkation operations on March 7, 2026. “I am incredibly proud of the professionalism and care shown by...

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has unveiled 10 expedition cruises to the Seychelles and Madagascar aboard the Hanseatic Nature in winter 2027-28. In a press release, the company said this is the first time it is placing the Indian Ocean at the center of its expedition season. Sailing between October 2027 and March 2028, the voyages will be...

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has unveiled the first renderings of its newest Super Ships debuting in 2027, the Audrey and Marlene, in a press release. “One-of-a-kind design has always been central to the Uniworld experience. With the S.S. Audrey and S.S. Marlene, we’re celebrating two women whose style defined an era,” said Ellen Bettridge, president...

MSC Group’s Cruise Division has acquired a production studio in Scotland which is set to become MSC Creative Studios. As a central hub for creative development, the new facility will support the growing entertainment and productions across MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys, MSC said in a press release. Steve Leatham, VP of entertainment for MSC...

Ambassador Cruise Line launched its 2028-29 season on March 12, 2026. According to a press release, this marks the earliest season launch since the Ambience’s inaugural sailing in 2022. There will be 35 sailings plus four Christmas Party dates aboard the Ambience and 39 itineraries aboard the Ambition. UK, Mediterranean, Nordics, Americas and Caribbean itineraries...

Marella Cruises has announced more headline acts including British singer-songwriters Pixie Lott and Lemar for its 30th birthday sailings in May, the company announced. “We’re excited to announce even more headline acts with British stars such as Pixie Lott and Lemar for both new and returning cruise customers,” said Chris Hackney, chief executive officer at...

Ocean Ventures Advisory has been formed to guide and consult on cruise ship building in Asia and is headed up by Trevor Young who most recently was vice president of newbuilding at MSC Group, overseeing the newbuild programs at MSC and Explora. Young said more cruise ship newbuilds in Asia are coming, and the industry...

Disney Cruise Line launched a new ad campaign named “Midnight Magic” on March 15. According to a press release, the ad, which debuted during the Academy Awards on ABC, shows how moments on a Disney vacation can become lifelong memories and family traditions. The video follows a father and son during a nighttime stroll on...