The Mein Schiff 7 connected to Stockholm’s shore power system for the first time on Tuesday in the presence of politicians and media. This milestone brings the total number of port calls using shore power across the Mein Schiff and Hapag-Lloyd fleets in 2024 to 59, with plans to reach

After undergoing repairs at Port Canaveral, the Carnival Vista welcomed guests back on September 15, 2024. Facing propulsion problems, the Carnival Cruise Line ship had to be taken out of service earlier this month for unscheduled maintenance. At the time, Carnival said that a technical issue was limiting Carnival Vista’s

The Celestyal Journey is celebrating its 30th year of service in September. Currently sailing for Celestyal Cruises, the 55,000-ton ship was originally built for Holland America Line as the Ryndam. Constructed in Italy at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone shipyard, the ship was delivered to the U.S.-based company on September 9, 1994. As

Princess Cruises is extending its “Better than Best Price Guarantee” offer through December 15, 2024. Guests booking 2025 or 2026 cruises are assured the best fare, with Princess matching any lower rate found for the same cruise, stateroom, and sail date before final payment. Additionally, 120 percent of the fare

The Explora II, the second ship in Explora Journeys’ fleet, was officially named in a ceremony at the port of Civitavecchia, near Rome. The event celebrated the brand’s vision of redefining luxury ocean travel with European hospitality and maritime heritage, the company stated. The ship’s godmother, Rosalba Giugni, founder of

Princess Cruises’ Island Princess is undergoing a routine drydock at the Fincantieri shipyard in Palermo, Italy. Currently operating in Europe, the 2003-built ship is going through regular maintenance, in addition to class inspections and technical work. The Island Princess is also expected to undergo minor upgrades to its public areas

Royal Caribbean International is adding visits to Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic, starting in October 2024. According to several statements sent to booked guests, different company ships are set to add the new destination to their itineraries in the Caribbean. “To provide you with the best experience, we’ve added a brand-new

The Port of Seattle has announced its commitment to environmental sustainability by making greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction a key factor in renewing long-term cruise berthing agreements. According to a press release, the order, approved by the Port of Seattle Commission, requires the Executive Director to:  Evaluate cruise lines’ progress toward

The Serenade of the Seas returned to Miami today to wrap up Royal Caribbean International’s Ultimate World Cruise. As the first-ever world cruise offered by the company, the 274-night journey sailed from the same port on Dec. 10, 2023. Sailing to the Caribbean, South America, Asia, and the Mediterranean, the

MSC Cruises has announced its deployment plans for the Chinese market in 2025. According to a press release, the MSC Bellissima will return to China for a series of cruises departing from Shanghai. The ship will initially sail from the port between Jan. 16 and Mar. 10, 2025, offering four-

On September 5, 2024, AIDA Cruises refueled the AIDAprima with 100 percent renewable Bio Marine Fuel for the first time in the port of Rotterdam. According to a press release, this pilot project aims to evaluate the fuel’s performance in regular operations for potential future use. The sustainable biofuel, produced

The Disney Wonder recently completed its 25th year of service. As the company’s second cruise ship, the 1,750-guest vessel entered service for Disney Cruise Line on August 15, 1999. As a sister to the 1998-built Disney Magic, the Wonder was built at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard in Venice, Northern Italy. After

Azamara Cruises has announced its 2026 summer sailings, featuring 77 new itineraries. The Azamara Journey, Azamara Quest and Azamara Onward will cruise across Europe, with extended stays in the Mediterranean, Greece, Northern Europe, Ireland and the British Isles. Highlights include three special solar eclipse cruises in August 2026, giving guests

Carnival Cruise Line recently announced that it’s deploying the Carnival Miracle and the Carnival Spirit in Alaska in the summer of 2026. According to a press release, the two Spirit-class vessels will offer different itineraries departing from Seattle. A third ship will offer cruises to Alaska and Canada, departing from

Keeping its ecological footprint as low as possible was high on the agenda at TUI Cruises from day one when the brand launched in 2008, according to CEO Wybcke Meier, who was speaking at the SMM event in Germany on Tuesday. “We were able to build new ships and we