Exploring 2026 European Cruise Travel Trends: Embracing Smaller Ships, Cultural Exchanges, and F1 Experiences
Faced with increasing concerns about overtourism, environmental impact, and port congestion, the European cruise industry is undergoing a significant transformation. In 2026, there
Cunard Expands Horizons: Doubling Ship Visit Opportunities for Travel Agents
Cunard has announced an expansion of its ship visit program for travel agents in 2026, doubling the opportunities compared to the previous year. This initiative is aimed at enhanci
Cruise Ship Cancels Cuba Port Visit Amid UK Travel Advisory
Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambience has cancelled its port visit to Havana, Cuba, due to an updated travel advisory from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO
Inside the Sapphire: A First Look at the New Emerald Astra Luxury River Cruise Ship
Emerald Cruises is set to unveil its latest luxury river cruise ship, Emerald Astra, in May 2026. This vessel, the tenth in the luxury cruise line’s fleet, features a stunnin
Virgin Voyages: How the Adult-Only Travel Trend is Driving Record Growth
Virgin Voyages experienced significant growth in 2025, marking its most successful year since the brand’s inception. The cruise line reported a nearly 20% increase in booking
Mooring Incident at Ocean Cay: MSC Seaside’s Brief Disruption Explained
During operations at MSC Cruises’ private island, Ocean Cay, on February 5, 2026, the ship MSC Seaside encountered strong winds that compromised its mooring conditions. This
Adora Magic City Celebrates Milestone: 1-Millionth Embarkation in Shanghai Cruise Industry
Adora Cruises has reached a significant milestone by recording its one-millionth passenger embarkation aboard the Adora Magic City, the first large cruise ship built in China. This
Heroic Rescue at Sea: MV Isle of Islay Saves Lives During Delivery Passage to Scotland
During its delivery journey to Scotland, the newly constructed CalMac ferry, MV Isle of Islay, was involved in a maritime rescue operation off the coast of Morocco. The Ro-Pax vess
Keel of Oceania Sonata Laid at Fincantieri Shipyard in Marghera: A New Era in Luxury Cruising Begins
At the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy, the keel for Oceania Sonata has been successfully laid, signifying a significant milestone in the ship’s construction. The kee
Summer 2026: StarDream Cruises’ Star Voyager Schedule from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur
StarDream Cruises’ ship Star Voyager will resume its operations in Southeast Asia during the summer of 2026, with roundtrips scheduled from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur between
Maritime Safety Investigation Launched into Carnival Encounter in Darwin Harbour
Investigators from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) conducted an inspection of the cruise ship Carnival Encounter on February 9, 2026, while it was docked in Darwin
Fred Olsen’s Bolette Resumes Service Following Refurbishment in Falmouth, UK
The cruise ship Bolette, which is the flagship of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, has officially resumed service following a 16-day drydock refurbishment at the APCL A&P shipyard in