Cruise ship itinerary changes, maritime industry developments, mega-vessel launches, and port advisory updates for ocean travelers.
Istanbul targets 150,000 cruise passengers for Winter 2026-27, with Galataport expanding homeport roles and AROYA Cruises driving 143% departure growth.
Regatta begins a historic 370-day global cruise from Rome, visiting 220 ports across 62 countries and six continents for thousands of travelers.
Explore the 138-day Seabourn Quest voyage from Miami to Lisbon, visiting 58 destinations across 5 continents with a focus on remote island exploration.
The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) introduces a new regulatory framework to standardize safety, licensing, and sustainability for Red Sea maritime tourism.
Riverside Luxury Cruises debuts 2027 Danube cycling itineraries from Passau to Budapest, blending active e-bike tours with five-star river cruise luxury.
Puntarenas is projecting a massive 67% increase in cruise arrivals for the 2026-2027 season. Nearly 150,000 passengers are expected to dock, marking a signifi
Newcastle records a 4.5/5 visitor experience score in the 2025-26 Passenger Survey, with nearly 80% of cruise travellers intending to return.
MSC Cruises unveils its Winter 2026/27 season featuring 168 destinations across 72 countries and the debut of the MSC World Asia flagship.
India introduces E-Group Visas for cruise passengers from 172 countries, enabling streamlined entry at 38 seaports to support the Cruise Bharat Mission.
Disney Cruise Line expands its Florida footprint with new 8-night Disney Fantasy Bermuda itineraries departing Port Everglades in 2028.
Azamara Cruises announces the retirement of Captain Nico Corbijn, Chief Administrative Officer, ending a 43-year career across the global cruise industry.
Captain Nico Corbijn, Chief Administrative Officer of Azamara Cruises, retires after 43 years of industry leadership across multiple global cruise brands.
