https://theshipdeck.com/2026-08-20https://theshipdeck.com/share-home.svg https://theshipdeck.com/news/norwegian-aura-unveils-culinary/2026-08-20https://theshipdeck.com/share-norwegian-aura-unveils-culinary.svgOrange lifeboats on a deck of a large ship, moored in the harbor, under a cloudy sky. Cruises...Norwegian Cruise Line's largest ship, Norwegian Aura, boasts an array of new dining and wellness experiences, including an expanded spa and the line's first Indian restaurant. https://theshipdeck.com/news/disney-unveils-design-details/2026-08-20https://theshipdeck.com/share-disney-unveils-design-details.svgAntarctica, antarctic peninsula, cierva cove, polar, expedition, nature. CruisesDisney Cruise Line has revealed the design plans for its new ship, Disney Believe, including the Grand Hall and exterior artwork (Source: Cruise Industry News) https://theshipdeck.com/news/crown-princess-completes-major/2026-08-20https://theshipdeck.com/share-crown-princess-completes-major.svgCruise, cruise ship, sea, nature, water, sailboat. CruisesThe Crown Princess has reached the final leg of its 2026 world cruise, visiting numerous ports in the Pacific and South America. (Source: Cruise Industry News) https://theshipdeck.com/news/aroya-serves-floating-hotel/2026-08-20https://theshipdeck.com/share-aroya-serves-floating-hotel.svgVenice, italy, cruise. CruisesThe Aroya cruise ship has arrived in Taranto, Italy, to serve as a floating hotel for the 20th edition of the Mediterranean Games. (Source: Cruise Industry News) https://theshipdeck.com/news/royal-caribbean-harmony-seas/2026-08-19https://theshipdeck.com/share-royal-caribbean-harmony-seas.svgAerial view of a Royal Caribbean cruise ship at port in the Caribbean. CruisesPort Canaveral celebrates the return of Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas for year-round operations, offering new itineraries and amenities (Source: Cruise Industry News) https://theshipdeck.com/news/norwegian-aura-debuts-wellness/2026-08-19https://theshipdeck.com/share-norwegian-aura-debuts-wellness.svgRelaxing, resting, ship, cruise, vacations, cruising. CruisesNorwegian Cruise Line unveils enhanced dining and wellness offerings aboard the Norwegian Aura, including new specialty restaurants, redesigned dining spaces, and an expanded Mandara Spa with... https://theshipdeck.com/news/viking-reports-strong-second/2026-08-19https://theshipdeck.com/share-viking-reports-strong-second.svgAntigua, caribbean, port, cruise, ship, cruise ship. Cruises TravelViking reported a 16.5% revenue increase in Q2 2026, driven by higher capacity and demand. Adjusted EBITDA rose 18.2%, and bookings for 2026 and 2027 remain robust, with 96% of 2026 capacity sold... https://theshipdeck.com/news/explora-iii-makes-inaugural/2026-08-19https://theshipdeck.com/share-explora-iii-makes-inaugural.svgSea, yacht, reef, red sea, coast, egypt. CruisesThe Explora III cruise ship has made its maiden call to Southampton, marking an important milestone for Explora Journeys in the UK (Source: Cruise Industry News) https://theshipdeck.com/news/azamara-journey-embarks-night/2026-08-19https://theshipdeck.com/share-azamara-journey-embarks-night.svgCruise ship, port, ship, cruise. CruisesThe 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. https://theshipdeck.com/news/virgin-voyages-records-biggest/2026-08-19https://theshipdeck.com/share-virgin-voyages-records-biggest.svgSea, cruise, shipping company, port, rear, artania. Cruises TravelVirgin 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... https://theshipdeck.com/news/norwegian-cruise-line-expands/2026-08-19https://theshipdeck.com/share-norwegian-cruise-line-expands.svgThe Disney "Wish" cruise ship at Port Canaveral, Florida, January 2024. CruisesNorwegian 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. (Source: Cruise Industry News) https://theshipdeck.com/news/carnival-celebrates-fun-ternship/2026-08-19https://theshipdeck.com/share-carnival-celebrates-fun-ternship.svgCruise ship, greenland, ocean, blue, sea, nature. Cruises TravelCarnival Cruise Line celebrated the graduation of local high school students from its Fun-ternship Program in Long Beach, Baltimore, and Norfolk. (Source: Cruise Industry News) https://theshipdeck.com/news/greenland-recommends-limiting-cruise/2026-08-18https://theshipdeck.com/share-greenland-recommends-limiting-cruise.svgCruises, ship, cruise, travel, tourism, port. Cruises TravelThe 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... https://theshipdeck.com/news/scenic-appoints-key-sales/2026-08-18https://theshipdeck.com/share-scenic-appoints-key-sales.svgAnchor, rope, pier, sea, nautical, marine. Cruises equipmentScenic Group has announced the appointment of Marilyn Cairo and Nicole Shrem to its U.S. and Latin America sales team. (Source: Cruise Industry News) https://theshipdeck.com/news/coral-restoration-efforts-continue/2026-08-18https://theshipdeck.com/share-coral-restoration-efforts-continue.svgCoast, cruise, ship, nature, travel, sea. Cruises TravelThe 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. https://theshipdeck.com/news/aroya-celebrates-successful-season/2026-08-18https://theshipdeck.com/share-aroya-celebrates-successful-season.svgMail ship, nordkapp, cruise ship, norway, cruise, ship. CruisesAroya Cruises has reported a successful season in the Mediterranean, serving as a strategic growth platform for the Cruise Saudi-backed brand. (Source: Cruise Industry News) https://theshipdeck.com/news/disney-cruise-line-unveils/2026-08-18https://theshipdeck.com/share-disney-cruise-line-unveils.svgSilhouetted cruise ships against a vibrant Venetian sunset, showcasing the harbor's beauty. CruisesDisney Cruise Line has revealed the first details of its new ship class, set to be built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany. (Source: Cruise Industry News) https://theshipdeck.com/news/fred-olsen-becomes-first/2026-08-18https://theshipdeck.com/share-fred-olsen-becomes-first.svgElegant cruise ship Le Dumont D'Urville sailing on calm waters under cloudy skies. CruisesFred. 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... https://theshipdeck.com/news/viking-yi-dun-embarks/2026-08-18https://theshipdeck.com/share-viking-yi-dun-embarks.svgYacht, superyacht, super yacht, boat, yachting, marine. Cruises equipmentViking Cruises' Viking Yi Dun has set sail from Tarragona, Spain, marking the beginning of the 2026 Chinese-language Europe ocean season. (Source: Cruise Industry News) https://theshipdeck.com/news/norwegian-cruise-line-adjusts/2026-08-18https://theshipdeck.com/share-norwegian-cruise-line-adjusts.svgWe have the opportunity to take photos from this amazing cruise, when they visit Puerto...Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America and Norwegian Spirit face delays due to Hurricane Lala, affecting itineraries and embarkation times in Honolulu. (Source: Cruise Industry News) https://theshipdeck.com/news/cruise-lines-urged-prepare/2026-08-17https://theshipdeck.com/share-cruise-lines-urged-prepare.svgA close-up of a cruise ship's railing, with a single passenger standing at the edge, gazing out...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... https://theshipdeck.com/news/viking-warns-guests-itinerary/2026-08-17https://theshipdeck.com/share-viking-warns-guests-itinerary.svgA close-up of a passenger's hands holding a printed itinerary and a smartphone displaying a...Low water levels on the Rhine River are affecting the upcoming sailing of Viking's Viking Idun. (Source: Cruise Industry News) https://theshipdeck.com/news/riverside-luxury-cruises-offers/2026-08-17https://theshipdeck.com/share-riverside-luxury-cruises-offers.svgA close-up of a worn, leather-bound ship's rail, partially reflected in the polished surface of...Riverside Luxury Cruises has announced its 2026 holiday sailings, allowing guests to spend Christmas, New Year’s, or both cruising the Danube. (Source: Cruise Industry News) https://theshipdeck.com/news/apt-travel-group-expands/2026-08-17https://theshipdeck.com/share-apt-travel-group-expands.svgA close-up of a worn, leather-bound travel wallet, its contents spilling onto a polished wooden...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. https://theshipdeck.com/news/carnival-corporation-recognized-top-aba9d9/2026-08-17https://theshipdeck.com/share-carnival-corporation-recognized-top-aba9d9.svgA woman in a crisp white uniform with a name tag, mid-action, is shown from behind, her upper...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... https://theshipdeck.com/news/harding-expands-korean-beauty-5547c2/2026-08-17https://theshipdeck.com/share-harding-expands-korean-beauty-5547c2.svgA hand reaches for a sleek, unmarked white bottle labeled in Korean script, its cap slightly...Cruise retailer Harding+ is introducing three new Korean skincare brands onboard its European ships, further expanding its K-beauty offerings. (Source: Cruise Industry News) https://theshipdeck.com/news/costa-cruises-appoints-americas-04d005/2026-08-17https://theshipdeck.com/share-costa-cruises-appoints-americas-04d005.svgA close-up of a hand holding a folded boarding pass with the Costa Cruises logo, placed on a...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... https://theshipdeck.com/news/fred-olsen-unveils-spending-1de60a/2026-08-17https://theshipdeck.com/share-fred-olsen-unveils-spending-1de60a.svgA close-up of a cruise passenger's hand holding a printed itinerary for a Fred.Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced a new onboard spending credit offer, available on selected sailings departing from October 2026 through to May 2027. (Source: Cruise Industry News) https://theshipdeck.com/news/virgin-voyages-valiant-lady-ca3572/2026-08-16https://theshipdeck.com/share-virgin-voyages-valiant-lady-ca3572.svgWhite cruise ship on sea during daytime. CruisesVirgin 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. https://theshipdeck.com/news/south-american-nations-call-c221ba/2026-08-16https://theshipdeck.com/share-south-american-nations-call-c221ba.svgApproach, cruise ship, mediterranean, nice, shipping, air traffic. Cruises TravelTourism 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... https://theshipdeck.com/news/celebrity-cruises-deploy-larger-ca18dd/2026-08-16https://theshipdeck.com/share-celebrity-cruises-deploy-larger-ca18dd.svgCruise, ship, passengers, princess cruises, oslo, norway. CruisesCelebrity Cruises will deploy a larger ship to Japan in 2028, marking the first full season of a Solstice-class vessel in the region. (Source: Cruise Industry News) https://theshipdeck.com/news/quark-expeditions-ships-witness-0e16ea/2026-08-16https://theshipdeck.com/share-quark-expeditions-ships-witness-0e16ea.svgShip, travel, boat, vacation, cruise, cruise liner. Cruises TravelGuests 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. https://theshipdeck.com/news/total-solar-eclipse-wows-8778da/2026-08-16https://theshipdeck.com/share-total-solar-eclipse-wows-8778da.svgCruise ship, oasis of seas, boat, nature, water, ship. Cruises TravelGuests on board two Oceanwide Expeditions vessels witnessed a total solar eclipse in Scoresbysund, Northeast Greenland, on August 12, 2026. (Source: Cruise Industry News) https://theshipdeck.com/news/havila-voyages-partners-ocean-a3d8f4/2026-08-16https://theshipdeck.com/share-havila-voyages-partners-ocean-a3d8f4.svgDominica, roseau, caribbean, sea, island, vacations. Cruises TravelHavila 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... https://theshipdeck.com/news/aida-cruises-announces-day-dbcb28/2026-08-16https://theshipdeck.com/share-aida-cruises-announces-day-dbcb28.svgAidaluna, warnemünde, germany, cruise, ship, cruise ship. Cruises TravelAIDA Cruises has unveiled two 18-day cruises aboard the AIDAluna, connecting the Caribbean winter to the Northern European summer season in spring 2028. (Source: Cruise Industry News) https://theshipdeck.com/news/american-cruise-lines-expands-b43c2f/2026-08-16https://theshipdeck.com/share-american-cruise-lines-expands-b43c2f.svgLarge cruise ship near the coast of Antalya, Türkiye, during sunset with scenic view. Cruises...American Cruise Lines has named the American Rhapsody, a new riverboat for the Columbia and Snake Rivers that will launch in 2029. (Source: Cruise Industry News) https://theshipdeck.com/cruceros/2026-08-20 https://theshipdeck.com/barcos/2026-08-20 https://theshipdeck.com/itinerarios-y-puertos/2026-08-20 https://theshipdeck.com/pricing-y-reserva/2026-08-20 https://theshipdeck.com/topics/sec-pricing-y-reserva/2026-08-20 https://theshipdeck.com/about/ https://theshipdeck.com/sources-and-methods/ https://theshipdeck.com/corrections/