Windstar Cruises Unveils Exciting First Winter Season in the Canary Islands
Windstar Cruises is set to launch its first full winter season in the Canary Islands, scheduled from November 2025 to February 2026. This new program will feature nine 10-day voyag
CCL-Carnival Unveils Exciting ‘Book More, Earn Big’ Promotion for Travel Advisors
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has launched the "Book More, Earn Big" promotion to assist travel advisors during the busy wave season, which runs until March 12, 2025. This ini
Nice Bans Large Cruise Ships to Protect the Glamour of the Riviera from Low-Cost Tourists
Large cruise ships will no longer be permitted to dock in Nice, France, starting this summer as a measure to combat pollution and overtourism in the region. Christian Estrosi, the
Asuka III: The New Luxury Cruise Ship Floats Out for Its Maiden Voyage
The Japanese cruise industry has achieved a significant milestone with the launch of Asuka III, which is the first new cruise ship built to fly the Japanese flag in nearly 35 years
Iceland Introduces €18 Daily Fee for Cruise Ship Tourists: What You Need to Know
Iceland has introduced a new "infrastructure fee" in 2025, targeting cruise ship tourists who stay within the country’s territorial waters. This fee, set at 2500 Icelan
From Cruise Ship to Luxury Liner: The Transformation of a Former German Vessel in Southeast Asia
A former German cruise ship, Dream Goddess, long inactive and nearly forgotten, is preparing to resume service under new ownership in Malaysia. Now named Berlin Oceanis, the vessel
IMO Sets 2025 Agenda: Focusing on Global Security, Decarbonization, and Seafarer Welfare
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing global security, promoting decarbonization, and supporting seafarer welfare for the year 20
RCG Orders Sixth EDGE-Class Ship for Celebrity Cruises, Set for 2028 Delivery
Royal Caribbean Group (RCG), the second-largest cruise ship owner in the world, has finalized an agreement for the construction of a sixth EDGE-class ship for its subsidiary, Celeb
Exciting News: RCI, Celebrity Cruises, and Virgin Atlantic Launch Landmark Agent Challenge for 2025!
Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd have announced an innovative challenge for travel agents in 2025, named Destination Unknown. This
Belfast Sets Sights on Becoming a Cruise Homeport with £90M Investment
Belfast Harbour is set to invest £90 million in enhancing its cruise ship facilities, aiming to establish the port as a homeport and turnaround port. This initiative is part of a