MSC Cruises Announces 2026 Alaska Program
MSC Cruises announced today that it will offer sailings to Alaska for the very first time, with the new itineraries now open for booking, according to a press release. The MSC Poesia will homeport in Seattle for the 2026 season and depart weekly on seven-night sailings to Alaska and Canada
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Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Returning to the U.S. After Drydock
After completing a drydock in Europe earlier this month, the Oasis of the Seas is currently returning to the United States. The Royal Caribbean International ship is offering a repositioning cruise that started in Barcelona, Spain, on October 24, 2024. Following visits to destinations in Spain and the Bahamas, the
TUI’s Next Ship to Carry Name Mein Schiff Flow
The second ship in TUI Cruises’ InTUItion class will carry the name Mein Schiff Flow, the company announced in a press release. A sister to the Mein Schiff Relax, the new 4,000-guest ship is being built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, with delivery scheduled for 2026. According to TUI,
Viking Orders Two More Cruise Ships, Adds More Options
Fincantieri announced that it has signed contracts with Viking for the construction of two new cruise ships, based on the the previous vessels for Viking, which Fincantieri has already built. Both ships will be delivered in 2030. The ships will be 54,300 tons with capacity for 998 guests. In addition,
Celebrity Edge Returns Down Under For a Second Season
The Celebrity Edge has returned to Australia for its second season, according to a press release. Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 22, and running through April 2025, the ship will offer 17 itineraries departing from Sydney, with new ports of call in Samoa, Fiji, American Samoa and Tonga. During this season, the
Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas Sets Sail to Asia
Royal Caribbean International’s Anthem of the Seas is currently on its way to Singapore for its maiden season in Southeast Asia. After completing a summer deployment in Northern Europe, the 2015-built ship kicked off a repositioning voyage earlier this month. With the first part of the sailing canceled due to
Azamara Cruises to Return to Alaska in 2026
Following a seven-year hiatus, Azamara Cruises is set to return to Alaska in the summer of 2026, the company announced in a press release. According to Azamara, the voyages in the region will visit unspoiled destinations and will include excursions aimed at bringing guests closer to natural beauty, unparalleled wildlife
Princess: 2026 Summer Deployment in the Caribbean
With two ships in the market, Princess Cruises is planning its largest-ever summer Caribbean deployment in 2026. Cruise Industry News takes a closer look at the seasonal program, which includes several itineraries departing from Fort Lauderdale and Port Canaveral. Eastern Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale Ship: Regal Princess Dates: Six departures
Carnival Adjusts Itineraries in 2025 and 2026 for Five Ships
Carnival Cruise Line continues to adjust itineraries onboard its ships for cruises set to take place in 2025 and 2026. After rerouting over 20 sailings in September, the company announced additional changes for five ships earlier this week. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the affected cruises sail
These Cruise Ships Are Slated Next For Major Makeovers
Cruise Industry News looks at some of the major refit projects set to take place in the coming months. Norwegian Encore Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line Capacity: 4,200 guests Tonnage: 164,600 Year built: 2019 Date: November 2024 The Norwegian Encore is set to undergo a major refurbishment later this year.
Fincantieri Managing a Record Orderbook and The Future
“The cruise market has bounced back and with all the orders that have come recently, shipowners, especially startup ventures, may find it difficult to find available building slots,” said Luigi Matarazzo, general manager of the merchant ships division of Fincantieri. “We are very proud of our orderbook which this year
Port Tampa Bay Announces Re-Opening
Port Tampa Bay has resumed vessel operations and our port’s shipping channels are officially re-opened, with vessel movements restricted to daylight hours, the port announced on Saturday. Throughout the storm, Port Tampa Bay coordinated with federal, state, and local agencies, as well as the maritime community, to respond to the
AIDAdiva to Debut New Culinary Highlights in 2025
AIDA Cruises’ AIDAdiva will introduce new culinary experiences following a seven-week drydock from February 3 to March 22, 2025, as part of AIDA Cruises’ modernization program. According to a press release, the ship will offer eight restaurants and 15 bars, including exciting new venues that expand the range of dining
Hurricane Milton Delays More Carnival Ships
As Hurricane Milton continues to impact cruise operations in Florida and the Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line confirmed delays for more ships in its fleet. Operating out of Port Canaveral, the Carnival Glory won’t be able to return to its homeport as scheduled on Friday, Oct. 11. With the port currently
TUI Cruises Pursuing Sustainability Innovations
When TUI Cruises introduced its newest ship, Mein Schiff 7, this summer, she became the first cruise ship to be methanol ready. Meanwhile, the ship is operating on low-emission marine diesel with a maximum 0.1 percent sulfur content, said Lucienne Damm, head of sustainability at TUI Cruises, and is equipped
171,234 New Cruise Ship Berths on Order
The October update of the global cruise ship orderbook by Cruise Industry News presents a 66-ship, 171,234-berth orderbook through 2036. The value stands at $56.5 billion in new ship orders. With two ships left to enter service this year, the Disney Treasure and Viking Vela, attention will soon turn to