During a 14-hour call in Bergen, Norway, this week, the SeaDream II connected to the local power grid in Bergen for the first time, achieving zero emissions. “This is an important milestone for us and another step forward in our journey to more sustainable travel. Visiting some of the world’s

AB InBev has brought its Master of Beer Customer Service (MBCS) training to over 50 cruise ships, offering a fun and meaningful experience for crew members while helping them deliver even better service onboard, according to a press release. As part of its growing commitment to the cruise industry, AB

Viking named its newest ocean ship, the Viking Vesta, with a traditional ceremony in Split, Croatia over the weekend. The ship was recently delivered from Fincantieri to Viking. Serving as ceremonial godmother of the Viking Vesta was the Norwegian journalist, Lene Tangevald-Jensen, according to a press release. The Viking Vesta

The Aroya sailed from the Turkish port of Istanbul on Saturday for Aroya Cruises’ first voyage in the Eastern Mediterranean. Having repositioned from the Red Sea earlier this month, the 3,400-guest ship started its inaugural cruise in the region on June 28, 2025. The sailing also marked the ship’s debut

The Norwegian Epic recently completed 15 years of service after being delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line on June 17, 2010. The 150,000-ton vessel was built as a prototype vessel at the STX France Shipyard, currently known as the Chantiers de l’Atlantique, in St. Nazaire, France. After leaving its building dock,

Viking today announced it has taken delivery of its newest ocean ship, the Viking Vesta. The delivery ceremony took place this morning when the ship was presented at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. According to a press release, the Viking Vesta features 499 staterooms that can host 998 guests. The

The AIDA Evolution drydock upgrades for the AIDAdiva have been well received, said Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation, speaking on the company’s earnings call. Those upgrades are part of the company’s strategy to rebalance itself toward its higher returning brands, Weinstein said. The initial refit program was for three

Carnival Corporation has sold two ships this year as the Seabourn Sojourn will head to Mitsui Ocean Cruises next year, and the Costa Fortuna will sail for Margaritaville in late 2026. “Over time, since ships get older, we will sell them to other parties,” said David Bernstein, CFO, speaking on

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 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

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 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

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

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.

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