
Carnival Cruise Line Gets Ready to Open Celebration Key
Carnival Cruise Line is ready to welcome the first guests to its new private destination, Celebration Key, the company announced in a press release. First announced in mid-2023, the new port of call in Grand Bahama will be officially opened by President Christine Duffy on July 19, 2025. According to

Aroya Set For First Season in the Mediterranean
Aroya Cruises is ready to begin its inaugural season in the Eastern Mediterranean later this month. The Aroya recently arrived at the company’s new homeport in Istanbul after embarking on a repositioning voyage from Jeddah. The 3,400-guest ship is now set to undergo some routine maintenance before kicking off its

MSC World Asia to Feature Industry’s Longest Dry Slide
The new MSC World Asia will feature the largest dry slide onboard a cruise ship, MSC Cruises said in a press release. According to the company, the Tree of Life @ The Spiral will serve as a signature architectural feature of the vessel, which will be the third in the

Costa to Offer 65-Night Cruise from Japan to Argentina
Costa Cruises recently revealed the details of a new world cruise itinerary that will sail from Japan to Argentina onboard the Costa Serena in 2026. As it redeploys from Asia to Europe and the Western Hemisphere, the 2007-built vessel is set to offer a 65-night voyage departing from Tokyo on

P&O’s Britannia Sets Sail on 10-Year Anniversary Cruise
The Britannia is currently offering a special voyage to celebrate its tenth year of service for P&O Cruises. The 144,000-ton vessel was delivered to the British brand on Feb. 22, 2015 following her completion at Fincantieri. “The Britannia has been at the heart of so many cruise holidays, from getaways

Here Are All the Changes Coming to Celebrity’s Solstice Class
Celebrity Cruises announced a major refurbishment program that will see its Solstice-class ships undergoing significant enhancements. Cruise Industry News looks at some of the key changes coming to the series of vessels, which includes the Celebrity Solstice, the Celebrity Equinox, the Celebrity Eclipse, the Celebrity Silhouette and the Celebrity Reflection.

These 13 Cruise Ships Remain Out of Service
From smaller expedition vessels to large, modern contemporary ships, Cruise Industry News gathered the latest on a number of cruise ships that are currently sitting in a limbo status. For a complete overview of the market, see the Secondhand Market Report by Cruise Industry News. Minerva Last Operator: Swan Hellenic Cruises Year Built: 1996 Capacity: 350

PortMiami to Welcome Seven New Ships in 2025
PortMiami is expecting to welcome seven new cruise ships at its terminals during 2025, including a series of newbuilds and new-to-port vessels. The first ships to arrive were the MSC World America and the Norwegian Aqua, which debuted in South Florida soon after leaving their building docks. As part of

Westerdam Embarks on Cruise to Alaska and Arctic Circle
The Westerdam set sail from Seattle earlier this month for the second annual edition of Holland America Line’s “Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice” itinerary. Cruising roundtrip from the Pacific Northwest, the 28-night voyage will sail all the way to the Bering Strait while visiting 14 destinations in Alaska and Canada. Described

These Cruise Ships Are Changing Hands in 2026
Cruise Industry News lists some of the key ship transfers set to take place next year. Costa Fortuna Cruise Line: Costa Cruises New Operator: Margaritaville at Sea Cruises Capacity: 2,720 guests Tonnage: 103,000 Year Built: 2003 Delivery Date: September 2026 After being sold by Costa Cruises in early May, the

Royal Caribbean to Expand Wonder of the Seas’ Casino
Royal Caribbean International is expanding the casino onboard one of its Oasis-class vessels, the Wonder of the Seas. According to a statement sent to guests, the venue will take over the area of the existing Crown Lounge on Deck 4. As an exclusive space for guests on the higher levels

Pride of America Resumes Service After Drydock
The Pride of America resumed service for Norwegian Cruise Line earlier this month after undergoing a drydock on the West Coast. After pausing its regular cruise operations in late April, the 2,100-guest cruise ship returned to Honolulu on June 7, 2025. The 2005-built vessel then welcomed guests back to resume

Oceania Reveals First Details of New Sonata Ship Class
Oceania Cruises recently revealed the initial details of its upcoming series of newbuilds, the Sonata class. Now under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, the first vessel in the class will be the Oceania Sonata. According to a press release, the ship is set to kick off its maiden

Carnival Cruise Line Celebrates 35 Years at Port Canaveral
Carnival Cruise Line marked 35 years of cruises from Central Florida with a special celebration aboard its Mardi Gras on Saturday. Carnival began sailing from Port Canaveral in 1990, and has grown its operations over the years to homeport more ships than any other cruise line and embark more than

Holland America: ’Free of Amusement Parks and 2,000 Extra Guests’
In its new marketing campaign, Holland America Line is taking a unique approach to differentiation by highlighting the qualities it doesn’t possess. The promotion plan is focused on the Caribbean and aims to highlight the company’s product, which is based on relaxed premium experiences onboard mid-sized cruise ships. Launched earlier

Mitsui Ocean Cruises to Retire Nippon Maru in 2026
Mitsui Ocean Cruises announced the upcoming retirement of the cruise line’s 422-guest Nippon Maru. The cruise ship will officially retire from the fleet on May 10, 2026, in Yokohama. The ship first entered service in 1990 and has since traveled 2,877,642 nautical miles – approximately 133 times around the earth