Selected P&O Cruises sailings between May and October 2026 will feature Jason Manford’s Comedy Club as part of the onboard entertainment offering.  UK comedians handpicked by Manford will perform exclusively for adults at the Limelight Club onboard the Iona and Arvia.  The program will see 70 comedians delivering 140 shows across the season, the cruise line said in a press release.  “We are delighted to be partnering...

Costa Cruises has unveiled its World Cruise 2028, a 139-day journey across five continents and three oceans aboard the Costa Deliziosa.  Setting sail from Savona on November 25, 2027, the ship will call at 51 destinations in 29 countries, including 21 islands, before returning to Savona on April 11, 2028.  In a press release, the cruise line described the journey as blending major global cities, unspoiled nature, ancient cultures and remote ports.  “With...

MSC Cruises has unveiled new family entertainment options aboard its latest ship, the MSC World Asia. Once it debuts in the Mediterranean in December 2026, the ship will sail seven-night itineraries to destinations including Barcelona, Marseille, Messina, Civitavecchia for Rome, Naples and Valletta. According to a statement, the ship is set to boast an expanded family entertainment offering alongside the already announced venues. “As a family-owned company, MSC...

Dream Cruises and skincare brand Kiehl’s teamed up for a three-night skincare and wellness experience aboard the Genting Dream. Influencers from Singapore and Malaysia were invited to experience Kiehl’s latest UV serum in real conditions during a Penang–Kuala Lumpur sailing from April 21 to 24, 2026. In a press release, Dream Cruises said the collaboration emphasizes its focus on delivering lifestyle-led experiences that resonate with today’s travelers. “We...

Regent Seven Seas Cruises is launching a Travel Partner Council as part of its Regent Elevate Travel Advisor program. It comprises three tiers: The Elevate Council, Elevate Council Elite and Elevate Premier Advisor. In a press release, Regent said the program was designed to celebrate, recognize, and further invest in its travel advisors and travel...

TUI River Cruises is adding 10 new excursions to its 2026 European program, which will enable guests to explore its newest port, Kladovo in Serbia, among others. According to a statement, guests can visit Kladovo during a seven-night “East Danube Delights” roundtrip cruise from Budapest, Hungary on the TUI Maya starting at £1,610 per person. “With our newest port, Kladovo in Serbia being added to the program and the latest refurbished ship TUI Aria...

Merima has opened a new office and logistics center at the Blue Industry Park, a new maritime industry business park near the Turku shipyard. In a press release, the company described the industry park as Europe’s leading maritime and manufacturing industry cluster, bringing together pioneers from their respective fields. “Turku is an important hub for...

A travel agent who shares her name with P&O Cruises ship the Iona is planning to get married on the vessel next year. Iona Ginn, a travel consultant with Hays Travel, will get married aboard the ship on September 12, 2027, during a seven-night cruise to the Norwegian fjords. The ceremony will take place while at sea, before the ship arrives in Stavanger, Norway. “We’re...

Urban One media company is partnering with Virgin Voyages to bring its ONE Voyage Experience cruise onboard the Resilient Lady. Described as a reimagined evolution of the Fantastic Voyage, the 2026 sailing taking place from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1, will depart from Miami and call at Nassau, Bahamas and the Beach Club at Bimini. Radio host and comedian Rickey Smiley will host this year’s voyage, according to a press release....

The Port of Vancouver is celebrating the 40th anniversary since welcoming the first cruise ship at its Canada Place terminal as it prepares for what it says will be a record season with an estimated 1.4 million visitors. After the Disney Wonder arrived at the port as this season’s first ship in late February, the...

Carnival Cruise Line’s fifth Excel-class ship, the Carnival Tropicale, will homeport in Galveston after its delivery in 2028. It will join the Carnival Jubilee – which started service in Galveston in 2024 – making Galveston home to two of the three newest ships in the cruise line’s fleet. In a press release, Carnival said the...

AIDA will mark its three decades of operation by funding the 100th school built through its Cruise & Help initiative. Thanks to donations, a new primary school for around 160 girls and boys will be built in the coming months in the Zambian town of Mulando, according to a press release. The cruise line’s initiative has supported educational opportunities in emerging and developing countries since 2019. “AIDA...

Ocean Platform Marinas (OPM) and Global Ports Holding Limited (GPH) have formally started operations of the new cruise and megayacht terminal at the Port of Seville, the latter said in a press release. The duo was awarded a 25-year concession agreement for the operation of Seville Cruise Port late last year.  They plan to invest €5 million in the development...

Holland America Line will welcome the Eurodam to the Port of Seattle on April 25, ushering in its 2026 Alaska season. Sailing April through September, the cruise season will feature more than 100 voyages across six ships departing from three homeports, according to a press release. “As the leader in Alaska, we are committed to delivering experiences that are as enriching as they are unforgettable, bringing guests...

Disney Cruise Line has extended its homeport partnership with the Port of San Diego through at least 2031, according to a statement. This is expected to double the number of Disney cruises out of the city each year, with more than one million Disney passengers expected to pass through the Port in this timeframe. “San...

Carnival Corporation has expanded its partnership with the Maritime & Port University of Mexico, extending its maritime cadet apprenticeship program to Princess Cruises. According to a statement, an addendum to the original agreement between the cruise line and the university from May 2024 was signed at a recent industry event in Miami Beach to include Princess Cruises vessels. The program enables eligible final-year students...

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled its 2028–29 Legendary Journeys Collection comprising three Grand Voyages ranging from 61 to 101 nights. The itineraries span four continents, with 14 overnight stays across destinations in Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand and Europe. Reservations open on April 29, 2026, and guests can pre-register their interest from April 22, 2026, Regent said in a press release....

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings said in a statement that it would report and discuss first quarter 2026 financial results on Monday, May 4, 2026. The financial results will be published at 6:30 a.m. Eastern Time with a conference call and webcast to discuss them to follow two hours later, at 8:30 a.m. The call will be webcast via the company’s Investor Relations website, and a replay will remain available there for 30 days following the...