CFC Offers Up to 50% Off on European and Caribbean Cruises
Compagnie Française de Croisières (CFC) is offering discounted fares for a selection of 2026 and 2027 departures. The savings, ranging from 10 to 50 percent, apply to a limited number of cabins, subject to availability at the time of booking. The offer is valid for cruises booked before June 1, 2026, departing from July 4,…
Adventure and Encounter Complete First Year of Service for Carnival
The Carnival Adventure and Encounter have recently completed their first year of service for Carnival Cruise Line. The two vessels made their debut for the American brand in March 2025, following the shutdown of P&O Cruises Australia, where they were operating as the Pacific Adventure and Encounter. Originally built for Princess Cruises in the early…
Carnival Warns Guests of Roadway Work in Galveston
Carnival Cruise Line issued a statement to warn guests of two of its ships about roadway work at the Port of Galveston. According to the company’s letter, passengers set to board the Carnival Jubilee on May 16, 2026, and the Carnival Breeze on May 18, 2026, may be affected. “You will be embarking at Cruise…
Aurora Expeditions CEO Michael Heath Resigns After Four Years
Michael Heath has resigned as chief executive officer of Aurora Expeditions after four years leading the expedition cruise line, according to the company. “Aurora Expeditions confirms that CEO Michael Heath has made the decision to leave the business following a significant period of growth and transformation for the company,” the company said. “During his tenure,…
Port of San Francisco Celebrates Maiden Calls from Carnival and Virgin
The Port of San Francisco recently marked the maiden calls of the Carnival Luminosa and Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady. Dominic Moreno, the acting maritime director for the port, exchanged plaques with the captains of both ships to commemorate the occasion and honor their arrival. “The Port of San Francisco continues to contribute to the economic…
Adora Magic City Marks 200th Voyage
Adora Magic City, China’s first domestically built large cruise ship, completed its 200th voyage on May 5, 2026, docking at the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal upon return. The vessel commenced revenue service on January 1, 2024, and has since carried more than 700,000 passengers. The Adora Magic City has operated primarily from its homeport of…
AmaWaterways Appoints Ex-Carnival Duo to CFO and Newbuild Roles
AmaWaterways has appointed Quinby Dobbins as chief financial officer and Stefano Negro as vice president of newbuild and maintenance. In a press release, the company said the leadership additions support its next phase of fleet growth and long-term operational scaling. “These appointments underscore our continued focus and investment in the future of AmaWaterways,” said CEO…
Seabourn’s 2026 Alaska Season Begins with Encore’s First Vancouver Call
The maiden arrival of the Seabourn Encore in Vancouver marked the start of Seabourn’s 2026 Alaska season and the first time the ship will sail in the region. According to a statement, the ship will operate 17 voyages between Vancouver and Juneau ranging from seven to 14 days between May and September 2026. As previously reported, each of these can be combined to…
IShowSpeed Showcasing Jamaica’s Cruise Tourism on Caribbean Tour
Jamaica Cruising, a cruise marketing brand of Jamaica Vacations Limited, is teaming up with global influencer IShowSpeed, who made a stop in Jamaica as part of his Caribbean tour. The American Ghanaian content creator, whose full name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., is sharing Jamaica’s locations, culture and experiences with millions of viewers worldwide, according…
Two Carnival Ships Undergoing Drydock in Grand Bahama
Two Carnival Cruise Line ships are undergoing drydocks at the same time in the Grand Bahama Shipyard: the Carnival Legend and the Carnival Magic. The vessels recently arrived at the facility in Freeport as part of Carnival Cruise Line’s routine maintenance schedule. More details are expected to be released as the ships finish their drydocks….
HX Opens Doors to 1896 Cabin Aboard Fridtjof Nansen
The 1896 Cabin aboard the Fridtjof Nansen is officially open, HX Expeditions said in a press release. While the cabin was originally meant to be launched in January, the cruise line explained that there were some setbacks during construction when essential elements were lost in transit to Buenos Aires. Available on select voyages starting from…
Orient Express Corinthian Shows Off Tiltable Sails in Lisbon
The Orient Express Corinthian showed off its tiltable sails system during a recent visit to the Port of Lisbon. Considered the world’s largest sailing cruise ship, the 15,000-ton vessel is equipped with three 1,500-square-meter rigs that rise over 100 meters above its top deck. Christened at the French port of St. Nazaire in late April,…
VidantaWorld Voyages Announces 2027 Deployment
VidantaWorld Voyages today announced the 2027 deployment for its first ship, the VidantaWorld’s Elegant. According to a press release, the 216-passenger vessel will offer a series of itineraries in the Mediterranean that are highlighted by a special cruise focused on a total solar eclipse. VidantaWorld said that the Elegant will offer a vantage point at…
Haifa Port Opens New $5.5M Cruise Terminal for 2026 Season
Haifa Port Company opened a new cruise terminal at the Port of Haifa ahead of the start of the cruise season on May 14, according to a press release. Built with an investment of over NIS 16 million (approx. $5.5 million), the terminal was designed to simultaneously accommodate two large cruise ships. The annual capacity is expected to reach about one million passengers, doubling the peak year for…
Viking Well Positioned for 2027 With Strong Advanced Bookings
Viking reported strong advanced booking momentum for the 2027 cruise season during its first quarter 2026 earnings call on May 14. With the 2026 season already 92% sold, the company has shifted its commercial focus to 2027. As of May 3, the 2027 season was 38% booked, against a capacity base expected to grow 15%…