Regent Seven Seas Cruises has launched an air travel program called Air Concierge. Debuting April 1, 2026, it will replace the current Ultimate All-Inclusive Fare pricing option for guests in the United States and Canada, the company said in a statement. “This program expands the meaning of the unrivaled Regent experience by offering a more...

MSC Cruises announced upgrades to the MSC Yacht Club restaurants, part of the company’s “ship-within-a-ship” concept. The company said in a press release that the refurbishment will be rolled out across its three Fantasia-class ships, set to undergo drydocks in December 2026, April 2027 and February 2028. The restaurant onboard its fourth Fantasia-class ship, the...

The AIDAbella is resuming service in Palma de Mallorca on March 11 following its AIDA Evolution refurbishment. The cruise ship had previously spent seven weeks in a shipyard in Marseille, where it underwent a comprehensive overhaul and modernization. According to a statement from the company, the upgrade included new and additional restaurants, bars with enhanced...

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has presented its winter 2027–2028 itineraries across Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean and the South Pacific aboard the Evrima, Ilma, and Luminara. Sailing from October 2027 to May 2028, the season features more than 60 voyages and introduces 14 new ports of call, according to a press release. “Our Winter 2027–2028 season reflects...

Royal Caribbean is debuting a new America’s Got Talent stage show on the Legend of the Seas in August 2026. America’s Got Talent LIVE will deliver a reimagined extension of the global variety show, marking the first time the series will headline at sea, the company said in a press release. “At Royal Caribbean, we...

Compagnie Française de Croisières (CFC) has issued a statement saying that there would be no price increases until next March. The company said that the prices for its entire 2026-2027 program would remain competitive despite the geopolitical context in the Middle East and its impact on fuel costs. “While airfares are gradually increasing, we want...

P&O Cruises is offering additional onboard spend money for over 400 Select Price fly-cruise holidays departing between April 2, 2026, and March 18, 2028. Up to £850 onboard spending money is available for fly-cruises to Canary Islands, Mediterranean and Caribbean booked by April 13, 2026, the company said in a statement. Carnival UK & P&O...

Oceania Cruises launched a new global brand campaign called The Joy of Traveling Well, the company said in a press release. The campaign reflects the company’s focus on intentional, enriching travel at sea and aligns with Oceania’s transition to an adults-only experience. “The launch of The Joy of Traveling Well campaign offers a clear expression...

Amid ongoing security concerns and regional operational challenges, multiple cruise lines have now cancelled the remainder of their 2025-26 winter deployments in the Arabian Gulf. MSC With sailings in the region through early April, MSC Cruises cancelled the remainder of its 2025-26 season in the Middle East. In its cancellation statement, the company said that...

The Dream officially launched its 2026 homeport season in Shanghai earlier this week, departing on a cruise to South Korea. The Dream, operated by Tianjin Oriental, is now based at Shanghais Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal for the season. Its deployment for the spring and summer season adds a midsize vessel option to the port’s homeport...

Princess Cruises will offer a 115-day world cruise onboard the Coral Princess in 2028, the company announced in a press release. The 2028 World Cruise will visit 49 destinations across 24 countries and five continents, featuring 39 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Princess said that the itinerary is highlighted by more overnight and late-night stays, as...

Margaritaville at Sea today announced the debut of two Bridge Wing Suites onboard the new Beachcomber. According to a press release, the suites will introduce the most distinctive accommodations created by the cruise line and will be located on Deck 9, directly atop the ship’s bridge. The two suites were inspired by “Captain and the...

Port Tampa Bay’s 51 visits scheduled for March is set to break its all-time monthly record for cruise ship calls, according to a press release. This is interpreted to reflect the increasing interest from travelers seeking departures from Florida’s Gulf Coast. “March is one of the busiest travel months of the year, and we’re thrilled...

Polar Latitudes Expeditions announced that it is adding the Discoverer, which was formerly known as the Exploris One, to its fleet. According to a press release, the expedition ship will join the company’s Antarctica program starting with the 2026-27 season. The vessel will replace the Seaventure, which will transition to full-time operations under the 66º...

SeaDream Yacht Club has unveiled new destinations for the 2027 and 2028 seasons, ranging from Mediterranean harbors to remote North Atlantic isles and Caribbean hideaways. In a press release, the company said it plans to add 27 ports in 2027 and at least 28 in 2028, with more destinations expected as the itineraries get announced....

Virtuoso has announced its 2026 Virtuoso Cruise Icons, recognizing advisors whose cruise sales performance ranks among the best in the industry. A group of 178 advisors worldwide have earned the designation this year. “Cruise Icons are the advisors the industry looks to when there are market shifts or demand accelerates,” said Cory Hagopian, senior vice...

MarineXchange (MXP) has introduced an AI-powered functionality for its iTV which could help cruise lines increase revenue by enabling guest to book events from their cabins, the company said in a statement. Instead of limiting the use of cabin TV to entertainment and information, guests can book excursions, restaurants, spa, fitness, beauty salon or onboard...

Carnival Cruise Line has introduced a new dining option for its guests called “Express Dining.” Available nightly, the option offers a multi-course dinner experience in under an hour for groups of six guests or fewer, featuring a slightly abbreviated selection of the main dining room offering, the company said in a statement. “Our guests continue...

Tianjin International Cruise Homeport welcomed the arrival of the Vision on March 2, marking the start of the vessel’s first season from a northern Chinese homeport. The ship is the former Costa Magica which Tianjin Oriental International Cruise Line acquired late last year. The arrival follows the completion of the ship’s refurbishment at the Beihai...

Virgin Voyages cruises departing from New York City will sail from the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal starting on April 6, 2026. In a statement sent to booked guests, the company said that the change is valid for all of its scheduled sailings from the port. Operating seasonally from New York City, Virgin has previously sailed from...

Given the current situation in the Middle East, Celestyal Cruises has announced it has cancelled two Iconic Aegean sailings operated by the Celestyal Discovery. The trips were scheduled to sail on March 20 (three nights) and March 23 (four nights). In a statement, the company said it is still in the process of finalizing operational...

Aroya Cruises has ended its current season in the Arabian Gulf, the company announced in a statement. According to the company, the Aroya will not operate the remaining sailings scheduled to take place in the region. After arriving in the Arabian Gulf in late February, the vessel was scheduled to offer weeklong cruises to destinations...

Adora Cruises’ 100-person livestream event promoting cruise culture held on March 9 in Shanghai attracted an online viewership of over 10 million. Additionally, the value of purchases made online during the event was over 10 million yuan, the company said in a press release. “The ‘100-Person Livestream’ is another proactive attempt to popularize cruise culture...

Virgin Voyages has deployed more than 1,500 AI agents across its operations. This represents a nearly 2,900% increase from the 50 it had when it first partnered with Google Cloud in October 2025, according to a company statement. The company said this signals a fundamental shift in how it operates, with a 100% Gemini Enterprise...

Swan Hellenic has unveiled two 32-night Grand Voyages exploring the remote regions of Antarctica aboard the SH Minerva. Called “Ultimate Antarctica Adventure: From Ushuaia to Dunedin,” the voyages follow the same itinerary from South America to New Zealand, sailing from February 3 to March 8, 2027, and from February 4 to March 7, 2028. The...

The Carnival Venezia recently returned to Port Canaveral after offering a 14-night Carnival Journeys cruise. As one of the longest itineraries being offered by the ship this year, the two-week voyage departed from Central Florida on Feb. 22, 2026. Before returning to Port Canaveral, the itinerary included visits to a series of destinations in the...

Guests from Holland America Line’s two 2026 Grand Voyages united in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday, March 7. Together with captains and senior officers from the Zaandam and Volendam, guests gathered for an event called Chocolate Afternoon Tea aboard the Zaandam. The meeting coincided with the ships’ overlapping call, creating what Holland says is a rare...

Explora Journeys has celebrated three milestones at Fincantieri’s Sestri Ponente shipyard for a trio of vessels being built there. Held on March 3, the celebration included the launch of the Explora IV, the coin ceremony of the Explora V and the start of construction of the Explora VI. The Explora IV and Explora V are...

Scenic Group will add three river ships to its fleet in 2027 and 2028, including one Emerald Cruises vessel and two Scenic ships, the company announced in a press release. “Our commitment to an additional three new river ships for the Scenic and Emerald Cruises brands reflects our confidence in the strong demand for our...

Port Canaveral reached a construction milestone on its new Cruise Terminal 6 East parking garage when a 600 square-foot, 36.7 ton pre-cast concrete wall section was lowered into place. This marks the beginning of vertical construction on the 13 story facility, the port said in a press release. The $93 million, 3,732 space garage is...

TUI River Cruises will launch the TUI Elara in summer 2027, the company’s fifth ship in its European fleet, the company said in a press release. The 138 passenger vessel will operate five, seven and 14 night sailings along the Rhine, Moselle, Dutch and Belgian waterways from Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Basel. “As we enter our...

Atlas Ocean’s Mediterranean Epicurean Expeditions sailing July through September 2026 have limited availability remaining, the company said in a statement. These experiences offer a deep dive into the history, nature, art or cuisine of a destination through an exclusive excursion ashore or an event onboard. “Our 2026 Mediterranean Epicurean Expeditions are designed to go beyond...

The luxury cruise ship orderbook shows more than three dozen new vessel introductions coming from now through 2027. Highlights include the entries of Four Seasons and Orient Express, and Explora Journeys rounding out its fleet to six ships by 2028. For a complete overview of the market, see the new 2026 Luxury Market Report by...

Adora Cruises is launching the “Sea Film Festival” themed sailing season from late March to late June this year. Organized in partnership with Changying Group, the immersive cinematic journey at sea will take place simultaneously aboard the Adora Magic City, Adora Mediterranea and the Piano Land, which is operated by Astro Ocean Cruises. According to...

Carnival Corporation has held a series of high-level meetings and industry engagements in Bermuda, the company said in a statement. One of these was the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Air Connectivity Summit. Marie McKenzie, senior vice president of government and destination affairs at Carnival Corporation, participated in the panel “Routes Across the Region” at the...

The construction of R Yacht’s first vessel, the Sefu, is progressingat the WestSea Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. In a newsletter update, the company shared the first pictures of the building process, in addition to details of the project. R Yacht said that the Sefu is “slowly starting to take shape” at the Portuguese...

Royal Caribbean International is making changes to its beverage packages, which will no longer include access to Coca-Cola Freestyle machines and a souvenir cup by default. According to the company’s website, guests who purchase the Deluxe or Royal Refreshment packages will be able to use the product as an add-on starting on March 15, 2026....