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A page on cruise groups in our cruises coverage, part of our travel reporting, alongside the 91 reports filed on it so far.

Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2028 Canada and New England season, featuring the newly transformed...

Holland America Line 2028 Canada New England

Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2028 Canada and New England season, featuring the newly transformed Zuiderdam and Volendam on 27...

2026-10-01
Travel: Royal Caribbean has detailed its 2028 Alaska season, deploying four ships from Seattle, Vancouver, and Seward

Royal Caribbean 2028 Alaska cruise

Royal Caribbean has detailed its 2028 Alaska season, deploying four ships from Seattle, Vancouver, and Seward.

2026-09-30
A powerful nor'easter storm off the U.S. East Coast has forced multiple cruise lines to alter ship itineraries, with...

Cruise Itinerary Changes Due to Nor'easter September 2026

A powerful nor'easter storm off the U.S. East Coast has forced multiple cruise lines to alter ship itineraries, with confirmed changes impacting...

2026-09-26
Holland America Line is opening a new paid Beach Club at its Half Moon Cay private island in The Bahamas this October...

Holland America Opens Paid Beach Club at Half Moon Cay

Holland America Line is opening a new paid Beach Club at its Half Moon Cay private island in The Bahamas this October, alongside free upgrades to...

2026-09-23
Ambassador Cruise Line has purchased the 670-guest Oceania Sirena to launch a new German brand, Ambassador Kreuzfahrten...

Ambassador Cruise Line Buys Oceania Sirena for German Market

Ambassador Cruise Line has purchased the 670-guest Oceania Sirena to launch a new German brand, Ambassador Kreuzfahrten, in summer 2028.

2026-09-23
Carnival Cruise Line is conducting mandatory in-person safety briefings on five ships departing September 26-28, 2026...

Carnival Mandates Full Muster Drills for Five Ships

Carnival Cruise Line is conducting mandatory in-person safety briefings on five ships departing September 26-28, 2026, affecting over 18,700 guests.

2026-09-22
Travel: AmaWaterways has named Steve Spivak as its new Chief Commercial Officer, effective September 30

AmaWaterways Appoints Steve Spivak as Chief Commercial

AmaWaterways has named Steve Spivak as its new Chief Commercial Officer, effective September 30. He will oversee sales, reservations, and revenue...

2026-09-21
Ambassador Cruise Line is launching its second television advertising campaign on September 16, focusing on onboard...

Ambassador Cruise Line Launches New TV Ad Campaign

Ambassador Cruise Line is launching its second television advertising campaign on September 16, focusing on onboard experiences and connections.

2026-09-20
Travel: Cruise lines are enhancing onboard casinos, converting venues like music halls and art galleries into gaming spaces

Cruise Lines Expand Casino Options for Passenger

Cruise lines are enhancing onboard casinos, converting venues like music halls and art galleries into gaming spaces.

2026-09-19
Carnival Cruise Line has opened a new pier at its private island, now called RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, ending tender...

Carnival's RelaxAway Pier Opens, Ending Tenders to Half Moon

Carnival Cruise Line has opened a new pier at its private island, now called RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, ending tender operations for its guests.

2026-09-19
Azamara's head of itinerary planning, Mike Pawlus, explains his core question for selecting ports and details the line's...

Azamara's Pawlus on Choosing Ports for Repeat Cruisers

Azamara's head of itinerary planning, Mike Pawlus, explains his core question for selecting ports and details the line's shift to year-round...

2026-09-18
Princess Cruises has changed the itinerary for Ruby Princess's September 2026 Hawaiian cruise, skipping Kauai due to...

Ruby Princess Itinerary Altered After Hurricane Lowell

Princess Cruises has changed the itinerary for Ruby Princess's September 2026 Hawaiian cruise, skipping Kauai due to hurricane damage and extending...

2026-09-17
Travel: A survey of official schedules identifies 40 cruise ships with operations planned for Argentina's 2026-2027 season

40 Cruise Ships Set for Argentina in 2026-2027 Season

A survey of official schedules identifies 40 cruise ships with operations planned for Argentina's 2026-2027 season.

2026-09-17
At Seatrade Cruise Med 2026, industry executives discussed balancing record passenger numbers with demands for...

Mediterranean Cruise Leaders Debate Growth

At Seatrade Cruise Med 2026, industry executives discussed balancing record passenger numbers with demands for sustainable practices and authentic

2026-09-16
A survey shows 72% of modern cruise passengers use Starlink satellite internet for mobile gaming on sea days, with...

Starlink Wi-Fi Drives Sea-Day Mobile Gaming Surge

A survey shows 72% of modern cruise passengers use Starlink satellite internet for mobile gaming on sea days, with free-to-play social casino apps...

2026-09-16
Serafin Blazquez of Barcelona Europe Supply recounts his first cruise ship sighting in 1999 and his demanding early days...

Port Agent Recalls 1999 Barcelona Cruise Start

Serafin Blazquez of Barcelona Europe Supply recounts his first cruise ship sighting in 1999 and his demanding early days as a port agent, where every...

2026-09-14
Carnival Cruise Line has issued a strict arrival advisory for guests on Carnival Miracle's final Alaska sailing from...

Carnival Miracle Warns Guests of Busy Seattle Embarkation

Carnival Cruise Line has issued a strict arrival advisory for guests on Carnival Miracle's final Alaska sailing from Seattle on September 17, 2026...

2026-09-13
Travel: Cruise Norway's familiarization trip concluded in Brønnøysund, showcasing new shore excursions launching in 2027

Norway's Brønnøysund readies new 2027 cruise

Cruise Norway's familiarization trip concluded in Brønnøysund, showcasing new shore excursions launching in 2027.

2026-09-12
Carnival Cruise Line has opened reservations for its new Excel-class ship, Carnival Tropicale, which will sail from...

Carnival Tropicale bookings open for 2028 Galveston sailings

Carnival Cruise Line has opened reservations for its new Excel-class ship, Carnival Tropicale, which will sail from Galveston starting April 15, 2028.

2026-09-11
Travel: Holland America Line will refurbish the Oosterdam five weeks earlier than planned, at a shipyard in Marseille, France

Holland America moves Oosterdam Evolution

Holland America Line will refurbish the Oosterdam five weeks earlier than planned, at a shipyard in Marseille, France.

2026-09-10
Norwegian Cruise Line has altered Norwegian Joy's May 19, 2028, Alaska sailing, replacing Skagway and Sitka with Whittier...

Norwegian Joy's 2028 Alaska Itinerary Drops Skagway

Norwegian Cruise Line has altered Norwegian Joy's May 19, 2028, Alaska sailing, replacing Skagway and Sitka with Whittier and adjusting other port...

2026-09-09
Norwegian Sky concluded its final voyage for Norwegian Cruise Line with several onboard venues closed or operating on a...

Norwegian Sky's Final NCL Voyage Saw Venues Close Early

Norwegian Sky concluded its final voyage for Norwegian Cruise Line with several onboard venues closed or operating on a limited schedule as the ship

2026-09-09
Oceania Cruises will operate the cruise industry's first entirely gluten-free ocean voyage in 2028 aboard the Oceania...

Oceania Cruises Announces First Fully Gluten-Free Ocean

Oceania Cruises will operate the cruise industry's first entirely gluten-free ocean voyage in 2028 aboard the Oceania Vista, sailing from Southampton...

2026-09-09
Dutch integrator Van Tiem Elektro has selected EST-Floattech to supply battery systems for 15 new river cruise ships...

EST-Floattech to Supply Battery Systems for 15 New River

Dutch integrator Van Tiem Elektro has selected EST-Floattech to supply battery systems for 15 new river cruise ships being built for operators...

2026-09-09