Abu Dhabi Set for Record-Breaking Cruise Season: A Look Ahead to 2025-2026
Abu Dhabi is set to experience a record cruise season in 2025-2026, with expectations of 174 cruise ship calls at its two cruise terminals, marking a 27% increase from the previous
MSC Cruises Sets Sail from La Romana, Dominican Republic: What to Expect
In the bustling atmosphere of FITUR, the International Tourism Trade Fair in Madrid, MSC Cruises unveiled plans for a long-term maritime presence at La Romana, a homeport in the Do
Celestyal Cruises: Journey and Discovery Ships Meet in the Arabian Gulf
This winter season, Celestyal Cruises marked a significant milestone by having both of its ships, the Celestyal Journey and Celestyal Discovery, cross paths in the Arabian Gulf. Th
Meyer Turku Begins Construction on Royal Caribbean’s Fifth Icon-Class Cruise Ship
At the Meyer Turku yard in Turku, Finland, the construction of Royal Caribbean International’s fifth ICON-class cruise ship has officially begun. This event was commemorated
Oceania Sonata Launches with Exciting New Transatlantic Itineraries
The new cruise ship, Oceania Sonata, has been unveiled for public viewing, alongside the announcement of its initial itineraries. Set to begin services in August 2027, the vessel i
Carnival Sunshine Set to Explore Exciting New European Destinations Next Season
Carnival Cruise Line has announced an exciting new itinerary for the Carnival Sunshine during the 2027–2028 season, introducing regular stops at African ports for the first time.
Port of New Orleans Achieves Milestone with 9th Consecutive Year of Million-Plus Cruise Movements
At the end of 2025, the Port of New Orleans recorded 1,067,407 cruise passenger movements, marking its ninth consecutive year of exceeding one million cruise passengers, excluding
Ponant Unveils Plans to Launch Two New Cruise Ships in French Polynesia for 2026-2027
Ponant Explorations Group is expanding its operations in French Polynesia for the winter season of 2026-2027 by deploying two cruise ships, enhancing both capacity and itinerary op
Tragic Incident: Passenger Death on Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas in Singapore
A 27-year-old man was discovered dead aboard the Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas while docked in Singapore on January 19, 2026. The Singapore police received an emergen
Uniworld Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence with Spectacular Themed River Cruises
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026, marking five decades since it began operations in 1976 and entered the European river cruise sector. This m