Cruise ship itinerary changes, maritime industry developments, mega-vessel launches, and port advisory updates for ocean travelers.
Princess Cruises is scaling its East Asian operations for 2027, deploying the Diamond Princess across 50 distinct itineraries to connect luxury travelers with Japan's regional ports and South Korean hubs.
Holland America Line reveals Pan Am-themed culinary menus, guest speakers, and historic shore excursions for Zuiderdam's 28-day Caribbean centennial cruise in 2027.
A US$10 billion economic surge in Southeast Asian cruising is shifting the balance of power as Thailand and Malaysia optimize local spending over raw passenger volumes.
Cordelia Cruises expands its fleet with Cordelia Sky (former Norwegian Sky), launching short domestic breaks from Mumbai before adding 2027 international sailings.
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises' luxury expedition vessel Hanseatic Spirit makes history as the largest cruise ship ever to berth at the UK Port of Ipswich.
Planning a 13-night luxury expedition from New Zealand to the Solomon Islands? Get the essential logistics, itinerary details, and visa requirements for the SH Minerva voyage in March 2027.
Variety Cruises launches a 7-night Croatia and Montenegro island-hopping voyage for 2027 aboard the 34-guest Callisto, featuring 4 included tours and swim stops.
Carnival Cruise Line has modified itineraries for the Carnival Radiance and Carnival Liberty due to Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel, impacting stops in Cabo San Lucas and Cozumel.
Royal Caribbean International has ended year-round Los Angeles operations for Navigator of the Seas, redeploying the Voyager-class vessel to Singapore and Japan through late 2027.
Newcastle launches its biggest cruise season on record with 18 ship calls, 5 maiden visits, and 30,000 passengers, boosting the Hunter region's visitor economy.
Scenic Group appoints cruise veteran Adam Armstrong as Chief Commercial Officer effective November 1, 2026, overseeing Scenic, Emerald Cruises, and Mayflower.
Philippa Walker departs Silversea after three years directing Asia-Pacific marketing, overseeing Silver Nova's regional debut and Andrea Bocelli partnerships.
