https://theshipdeck.com/2026-08-21https://theshipdeck.com/share-home.svg https://theshipdeck.com/news/life-river-pilot-cruise/2026-08-21https://theshipdeck.com/share-life-river-pilot-cruise.svgA red boat with a cabin and a ladder on the side, moving through the water.Life as a River Pilot for Cruise Ships (Source: Cruise Radio) https://theshipdeck.com/news/norwegian-aura-unveils-culinary/2026-08-20https://theshipdeck.com/share-norwegian-aura-unveils-culinary.svgA large, multi-level cruise ship interior with a central staircase and several levels of seating...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.svgA large iceberg floating in the water, with a boat visible in the distance.Disney 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.svgA large cruise ship sailing on the ocean.The 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.svgA serene scene of a large white building with a dome and two towers situated on the water's...The 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.svgA large cruise ship floating in the ocean near a small island with a beach and a few buildings.Port 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.svgA cruise ship's deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and a railing overlooking the ocean.Norwegian 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.svgA large cruise ship with multiple decks, each featuring rows of windows and balconies, docked at...Viking 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.svgA large cruise ship in the middle of a body of water.The 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.svgA large cruise ship in a fjord, surrounded by mountains and a blue sky with clouds.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. https://theshipdeck.com/news/virgin-voyages-records-biggest/2026-08-19https://theshipdeck.com/share-virgin-voyages-records-biggest.svgA large cruise ship with lights on, floating on the water at night with fireworks exploding in...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... https://theshipdeck.com/news/norwegian-cruise-line-expands/2026-08-19https://theshipdeck.com/share-norwegian-cruise-line-expands.svgA large cruise ship in the water, with a clear blue sky above.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. (Source: Cruise Industry News) https://theshipdeck.com/news/carnival-celebrates-fun-ternship/2026-08-19https://theshipdeck.com/share-carnival-celebrates-fun-ternship.svgA large white cruise ship sailing on a calm body of water, with land visible in the background.Carnival 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.svgA serene fjord landscape featuring two cruise ships navigating through the water, surrounded by...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... https://theshipdeck.com/news/scenic-appoints-key-sales/2026-08-18https://theshipdeck.com/share-scenic-appoints-key-sales.svgThree cruise ships in a body of water, with a mountainous coastline visible in the background.Scenic 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.svgA statue of a mermaid sitting on a rock, with a body of water, a dock, and a boat in the background.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. https://theshipdeck.com/news/aroya-celebrates-successful-season/2026-08-18https://theshipdeck.com/share-aroya-celebrates-successful-season.svgA large cruise ship in the water, with a small boat nearby and a mountainous coastline in the...Aroya 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.svgA large cruise ship in the water at sunset, with a smaller boat nearby and a city skyline in the...Disney 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.svgA large cruise ship in the water, with a cloudy sky and mountains in the background.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... https://theshipdeck.com/news/viking-yi-dun-embarks/2026-08-18https://theshipdeck.com/share-viking-yi-dun-embarks.svgThe bow of a large white yacht with a seating area and a few blue pillows, floating on a body of...Viking 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.svgA large cruise ship in the water, with a city skyline and mountains in the background.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 cruise ship's deck with a railing, tables, chairs, and a staircase, overlooking the ocean.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 large white cruise ship on a wide river, with a town and hills in the background.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 large river cruise ship with a crowd of people on its deck, sailing on a river with a lush...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 cruise ship with a water slide, a lounge, and a pool, set against a backdrop of mountains and...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 with long dark hair and a baseball cap stands on a beach, facing a large cruise ship in...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 cruise ship with a pool, satellite dishes, and a railing.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.svgThe upper decks of a cruise ship, with the words "Costa Toscana" written in blue on a yellow sign.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.svgThe upper decks of a large cruise ship, featuring a prominent logo on the front and multiple...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.svgA large cruise ship in the water, with a clear blue sky above.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. https://theshipdeck.com/news/south-american-nations-call-c221ba/2026-08-16https://theshipdeck.com/share-south-american-nations-call-c221ba.svgA large cruise ship with multiple decks and a yellow funnel featuring a blue "C" logo, floating...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... https://theshipdeck.com/news/celebrity-cruises-deploy-larger-ca18dd/2026-08-16https://theshipdeck.com/share-celebrity-cruises-deploy-larger-ca18dd.svgA large cruise ship sailing on a body of water.Celebrity 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.svgA large cruise ship sailing on the ocean at sunset.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. https://theshipdeck.com/news/total-solar-eclipse-wows-8778da/2026-08-16https://theshipdeck.com/share-total-solar-eclipse-wows-8778da.svgA large cruise ship sailing through the ocean at sunset.Guests 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.svgA large cruise ship docked in a coastal town, with a body of water in the background.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... https://theshipdeck.com/news/aida-cruises-announces-day-dbcb28/2026-08-16https://theshipdeck.com/share-aida-cruises-announces-day-dbcb28.svgA large cruise ship, the "Aida Bella", docked in a body of water, with a clear blue sky in the...AIDA 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.svgA large cruise ship in the water, with a town on the shore in the background.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/2026-08-21 https://theshipdeck.com/itinerarios-y-puertos/2026-08-20 https://theshipdeck.com/preparar-el-viaje/2026-08-20 https://theshipdeck.com/topics/sec-preparar-el-viaje/2026-08-20 https://theshipdeck.com/about/ https://theshipdeck.com/sources-and-methods/ https://theshipdeck.com/corrections/