The Port of Auckland launched the city’s new international cruise terminal on March 27, according to a statement. Set to open in early 2027, the Te Waharoa terminal is part of a wider $200 million investment by the Port of Auckland. A new big ship wharf at Bledisloe North will be developed as part of...

The Port of Dover’s 2026 cruise season is starting on April 1, with the Viking Vela visiting for the first of 115 cruise calls. Marking the 30th anniversary year of cruising in Dover, this season is expected to see a fifth consecutive year of growth, the port said in a press release. Around 200,000 cruise...

Mein Schiff is bringing dance and reading-themed cruises onboard Mein Schiff 2, 3 and 6 in 2026, TUI Cruises said in a statement. Dance Cruise Professional dancer Christian Polanc and other professionals and trainers will work with guests on Mein Schiff 6 sailing between Las Palmas and Cape Town in the fall of 2026. Polanc,...

Casablanca Cruise Port, operated by Global Ports Holding (GPH), has handled its first-ever triple ship call. The call brought together the Seven Seas Voyager, Azamara Journey and La Belle des Océans, the port said in a press release. The milestone was commemorated with plaque exchange ceremonies onboard, with Ouadii Bouchana, general manager of Casablanca Cruise...

Holland America Line is partnering with Jefferson’s Bourbon to age whiskey at sea across its fleet, the cruise line said in a press release. Announced on International Whiskey Day, March 27, this marks the distillery’s first partnership with a cruise line for its Ocean Aged at Sea Bourbon series, following 35 bottled voyages on cargo...