Royal Caribbean has unveiled a new lineup of sailings on the Spectrum of the Seas for the 2027-28 season, which includes eight- to 10-night journeys from Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong. The company said in a press release that for the first time, guests can sail one way between cities, starting or ending their journey...

Princess Cruises has launched “POURS,” a signature beverage program that enhances the onboard guest experience through a curated selection of balanced, founder-led premium spirits, as well as zero-proof and nonalcoholic beverage offerings. Launching fleetwide this summer and replacing the former Love Line Collection, POURS beverages represent an evolution in both design and guest experience, the...

The MSC Magnifica made its inaugural call at the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal on March 29, 2026, coinciding with the company’s 20th year of operations in the Chinese market. The call was marked by a plaque exchange between MSC Cruises executives and Shanghai port authorities. The ship’s call was featured on the 2026 World...

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, delivered an address to the Jamaican diaspora community at the Embassy of Jamaica on April 8. In his statement, Bartlett unveiled that Jamaica welcomed over one million visitor arrivals and generated $956 million in foreign exchange earnings in the first quarter of 2026. This was just five months after...

Saga Cruises has announced that it will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2027 with bespoke new itineraries for the Spirit of Discovery and Spirit of Adventure. The company said in a blog post that both sailings will be offered in May 2027 and will feature onboard events and entertainment to mark the anniversary of the...

Trafalgar has debuted its new river cruise offering with inaugural sailings aboard the Trafalgar Verity on the Rhine and the Trafalgar Reverie on the Danube. The launch was celebrated with a three-day inaugural sailing aboard the Trafalgar Verity in Amsterdam from April 10-12, welcoming over 100 trade partners, media and Trafalgar team members worldwide. The...

Windstar Cruises is opening bookings for its 2028 French Polynesia season with the choice of a sailing yacht or motor yacht experience. Building on the addition of the Wind Star to the South Pacific program in 2027, the company will deliver an expansive slate of small-ship voyages across Tahiti, the Tuamotus, the Marquesas, the Cook...

Global Ports Holding (GPH) has showcased its developments across its West Mediterranean portfolio, including updates on Sevilla Cruise Port, Ferrol Cruise Port and Las Palmas Cruise Port. During a recent press conference, the operator introduced the newly awarded projects in Sevilla and Ferrol. Francesc Grau, GPH’s regional director for West Med, said: “Sevilla and Ferrol...

The Port of Marseille Fos has showcased shore power facilities capable of accommodating three large cruise ships simultaneously. Following a testing phase that began in late 2025, Marseille Fos will, by 2026, be one of the first ports in Europe and the Mediterranean capable of this performance. The power supplied by the Port of Marseille...

AIDA has announced that it is celebrating its 30th anniversary with an Innovation Hub, inviting start-ups, universities and companies to submit innovative ideas. The company said in a press release that applications will be accepted in three categories: decarbonization, sustainability and artificial intelligence and smart tools. The finalists will present their project ideas to a...

HX Expeditions has unveiled a newly expanded portfolio of Greenland experiences from June this year through the 2027 season. The company said in a press release that the offerings were developed in collaboration with Greenlandic community partners. Following its debut in 2025, HX Expeditions’ Greenlandic culinary program returns across nine sailings on the Fram, Roald...

Following the Mein Schiff Flow’s first season in the Mediterranean, the ship will be redeployed from the Middle East to Northern Europe for the winter 2026-27 season. The ship had previously been slated to sail in the Mediterranean. TUI Cruises said in a press release that the Mein Schiff Flow’s new journeys are targeted at...

Crystal has released a first look at the itineraries for Summer and Fall 2028, highlighted by the inaugural season of the Crystal Grace, along with new voyages for the Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity. These include several combination sailings and a curated Grand Journey. According to a press release, all itineraries will be released on...

Meyer Turku Group Oy has published its 2025 financial results, revealing that the company’s turnover amounted to €2.14 billion. The group said in a press release that this represents a 17.2 percent increase compared to the previous year. Adjusted EBIT for the 2025 financial year was €105.1 million. “The result achieved last year supports us...

MSC Group’s Cruise Division has introduced Sandy Cay, a new luxury private island destination located next to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in The Bahamas. The destination is set to open in 2028. The company said in a press release that the island is designed for MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys guests. MSC Cruises and...

Windstar Cruises has selected IDeaS as its Revenue Strategy Partner. The partnership will enable the company to better anticipate demand and calibrate pricing across its portfolio. Windstar said that the collaboration reflects and expands its commitment to innovation, including investments in its fleet, renovations, guest experience and operational improvement initiatives. Crystal Pernici, Global Director at...