Cruceros
Azamara Journey Embarks on 30-Night Path of the Vikings Cruise
The Azamara Journey has set sail from Copenhagen on a 30-night 'Path of the Vikings' cruise, visiting destinations across Northern Europe, the Arctic, and North America.
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Virgin Voyages Records Biggest Revenue Day in Company History
Virgin Voyages has achieved its biggest revenue day in company history, surpassing its previous Black Friday 2025 record. The milestone was fueled by demand for the company's first Scandinavia and Baltics season.
Cruceros
Norwegian Cruise Line Expands Presence in Galveston with Summer Season
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its first year-round cruise program in Galveston, with the Norwegian Prima set to sail from Texas during the summer of 2028.
Cruceros
Carnival Celebrates Fun-ternship Program Student Graduates
Carnival Cruise Line celebrated the graduation of local high school students from its Fun-ternship Program in Long Beach, Baltimore, and Norfolk.
Preparar el viaje
Scenic Appoints Key Sales Team Members for U.S. and Latin America
Scenic Group has announced the appointment of Marilyn Cairo and Nicole Shrem to its U.S. and Latin America sales team.
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Aroya Celebrates Successful Season and Strategic Growth in Mediterranean
Aroya Cruises has reported a successful season in the Mediterranean, serving as a strategic growth platform for the Cruise Saudi-backed brand.
Cruceros
Greenland Recommends Limiting Cruise Ship Activities
The Government of Greenland has advised cruise ships to avoid sailing in some of its fjord areas, citing concerns from local residents about noise pollution, wildlife disturbance, and the impact on natural areas.
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Coral Restoration Efforts Continue in the Bahamas
The MSC Foundation has completed another phase of coral restoration in the Bahamas, outplanting 32 nursery-grown fragments of critically endangered elkhorn coral on a reef near Browns Cay.
Cruceros
Norwegian Cruise Line Adjusts Schedules as Hurricane Lala Disrupts Hawaii Ports
Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America and Norwegian Spirit face delays due to Hurricane Lala, affecting itineraries and embarkation times in Honolulu.
Pricing y reserva
Disney Cruise Line Unveils New Ship Class
Disney Cruise Line has revealed the first details of its new ship class, set to be built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany.
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Fred. Olsen Becomes First Cruise Line to Sign Seafarer Pledge
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has become the first cruise line to sign the Merchant Navy Welfare Board’s (MNWB) Seafarer Pledge, demonstrating its commitment to crew wellbeing, career development, and the future of maritime talent.
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Viking Yi Dun Embarks on Chinese-Language Europe Season
Viking Cruises' Viking Yi Dun has set sail from Tarragona, Spain, marking the beginning of the 2026 Chinese-language Europe ocean season.
Cruceros
Cruise Lines Urged to Prepare for Mastercard's 2027 GMAP
Mastercard's new fraud and dispute monitoring framework, the Global Merchant Audit Program (GMAP), is set to take effect in April 2027. Cruise lines are advised to prepare now to avoid potential issues.
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Viking Warns Guests of Itinerary Changes on Rhine River
Low water levels on the Rhine River are affecting the upcoming sailing of Viking's Viking Idun.
Itinerarios y puertos
Riverside Luxury Cruises Offers Holiday Sailings on the Danube
Riverside Luxury Cruises has announced its 2026 holiday sailings, allowing guests to spend Christmas, New Year’s, or both cruising the Danube.
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APT Travel Group Expands into U.S. with European River Cruises
APT Travel Group is introducing its river cruises to the U.S. for the first time in nearly a century, offering cruises along Europe’s iconic rivers, the Nile, and beyond.
Cruceros
Carnival Corporation Recognized as a Top Employer for Women in 2026
Carnival Corporation has been named to Forbes' 2026 list of America’s Best Employers for Women, highlighting its commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace. The recognition is based on a survey of over 146,000 women across U.S. companies, evaluating factors like culture, representation, and parental leave. Carnival’s global CHRO, Bettina Deynes, emphasized the company’s dedication to supporting women’s career growth and creating a diverse workforce.
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Harding+ Expands Korean Beauty Offerings Onboard European Ships
Cruise retailer Harding+ is introducing three new Korean skincare brands onboard its European ships, further expanding its K-beauty offerings.
Cruceros
Costa Cruises Appoints New Americas Region Director
Costa Cruises has named Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales as its new Americas region director, replacing Dario Rustico, who is leaving after over 20 years with the company. Serrano will oversee commercial strategy and business development in the Americas, reporting directly to Luigi Stefanelli, the company's worldwide sales vice president.
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Fred. Olsen Unveils Spending Credit Offer Worth £150 Per Cabin
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced a new onboard spending credit offer, available on selected sailings departing from October 2026 through to May 2027.
Cruceros
Celebrity Cruises to Deploy Larger Ship to Japan in 2028
Celebrity Cruises will deploy a larger ship to Japan in 2028, marking the first full season of a Solstice-class vessel in the region.
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Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady Celebrates Five Years of Service
Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady has marked five years of service, having been delivered to the cruise line on July 1, 2021. The ship has undergone significant changes and updates since its maiden season.
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South American Nations Call for Joint Cruise Promotion Strategy
Tourism ministers from Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina and Chile urged a unified marketing approach for South American cruise itineraries at the 11th Regional Cruise Meeting in Punta del Este, highlighting infrastructure, weather challenges and collaborative opportunities.
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Quark Expeditions' Ships Witness Rare Solar Eclipse Above Greenland
Guests aboard Quark Expeditions' ships witnessed a total solar eclipse from Harefjord, Greenland, on August 12, 2026, with one of the longest durations of totality visible anywhere on Earth.