Staff reporter at The Ship Deck, covering Cruises.
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.
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.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced a new onboard spending credit offer, available on selected sailings departing from October 2026 through to May 2027.
Cruise retailer Harding+ is introducing three new Korean skincare brands onboard its European ships, further expanding its K-beauty offerings.
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.
Celebrity Cruises will deploy a larger ship to Japan in 2028, marking the first full season of a Solstice-class vessel in the region.
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.
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.
AIDA Cruises has unveiled two 18-day cruises aboard the AIDAluna, connecting the Caribbean winter to the Northern European summer season in spring 2028.
American Cruise Lines has named the American Rhapsody, a new riverboat for the Columbia and Snake Rivers that will launch in 2029.
Guests on board two Oceanwide Expeditions vessels witnessed a total solar eclipse in Scoresbysund, Northeast Greenland, on August 12, 2026.
Havila Voyages has teamed up with Ocean Bottle to offer guests a sustainable, branded bottle as a keepsake from their coastal voyages. The collaboration aligns with Havila's environmental goals and supports ocean conservation efforts.