Royal Caribbean’s Liberty Resumes Service After Major Refit
Royal Caribbean International’s Liberty of the Seas recently resumed service after undergoing a refurbishment project at a shipyard in France. As part of the latest round of refits of the Royal Amplified project, the vessel debuted a series of enhancements and updates. In line with other ships in the company’s fleet, the Liberty now offers…
MSC Preziosa Kicks Off Year-Round Schedule in Northern Europe
The MSC Preziosa recently kicked off a new year-round deployment in Northern Europe for MSC Cruises. The 2013-built ship arrived in Germany in early May after completing a repositioning cruise from South America. Sailing from its homeport in Hamburg, the vessel is now scheduled to offer a series of seven- to 14-night cruises to a…
Riviera Announces World Cup-Inspired Rewards for Advisors
In celebration of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Riviera Travel has announced that it is giving North American travel advisors a chance to earn more while supporting their home team. Starting June 1, advisors can earn a $50 PerfectGift voucher on each new booking made. The company said in a statement that for every goal…
AIDA Ship to Enter Drydock with Passengers
The AIDAmar is scheduled to enter drydock with passengers onboard as part of a special itinerary in Northern Europe. According to the company’s website, the new 10-night itinerary allows guests to live a “shipyard experience,” with a visit to a facility in the Netherlands. The unique cruise departs from the German port of Warnemünde on…
Silversea Wraps Up 2026 World Cruise in Lisbon
Silversea’s World Cruise 2026 has come to an end in Lisbon, Portugal. “The Curious and the Sea” was a 140-day journey aboard the Silver Dawn that visited 59 destinations across 30 countries and six continents since it started in January. The ship sailed from the South Pacific and Southeast Asia to Africa and Europe, before concluding in Lisbon. “With ‘The Curious and the Sea,’…
TUI’s Mein Schiff Flow Getting Its Own Kids Club Character
TUI Cruises has created a Kids Club character specifically for Mein Schiff Flow, its next InTUItion-class ship. Named after its fins, the character of Finni was developed to support the ship’s family program. The expansion of family offering aims to further enhance and enrich the family experience onboard the latest addition to its fleet, TUI…
Okaloosa County Confirms End of Remediation For Ocean Liner
Okaloosa County recently confirmed that the SS United States is ready to be sunk after the completion of its environmental remediation process. In a social media update, the county stated that the former ocean liner is now waiting for approval from government agencies. As part of a project that started in October 2024, the 1952-built…
Margaritaville at Sea Ships Meet in Nassau
In a first, the two ships Margaritaville at Sea ships recently visited Nassau at the same time. According to an update shared by the company, the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise and the Margaritaville at Sea Islander docked at the destination in late April. Calling it an unforgettable meetup, Margaritaville at Sea said that crew and…
Viking Sea Marks Ten Years of Service
The Viking Sea recently celebrated its tenth year of service for Viking Cruises, after becoming the second vessel in the company’s ocean fleet. Built at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard in Italy’s Adriatic coast, the luxury ship was delivered on March 24, 2016. Following initial sailings in the Mediterranean and Western Europe, the 930-passenger vessel was christened…
Ferreira: Interrupting Vasco da Gama Operations Was a ‘Responsible Decision’
Taking Nicko’s Vasco da Gama out of service due to a series of technical problems was a responsible decision, according to Mario Ferreira, CEO of the brand’s parent company, Mystic Cruises. After cutting short its world cruise in late April, the company cancelled three sailings onboard the 1994-built ship to make room for an unscheduled…
Port of San Diego Introduces Live Vessel Schedule
The Port of San Diego has launched a new online schedule for cargo and cruise ships. Updated in real time, PortControl allows users to see arrival and departure times of cargo vessels, check which vessels are currently in port, as well as view cruise ship schedules. According to a press release, the tool will help promote safety, transparency and overall awareness…
Carnival Lands on Two Forbes Top Employer Lists for 2026
Carnival Corporation was named to two Forbes lists recognizing America’s best employers for 2026, according to a statement. The cruise line made the America’s Best Employers for Company Culture and America’s Best Employers for New Grads lists, ranking 390th and 125th, respectively. Carnival said it was the leading cruise company on both lists; the former comprising 600 and the latter 500 highest-scoring companies across major industry sectors. “Being recognized by Forbes for both…
Caribbean Week Returns in New York
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) announced that Caribbean Week returns to New York starting Monday, June 1, coinciding with the beginning of Caribbean American Heritage Month. Organized by CTO, the event is being held at InterContinental New York Times Square under the theme, ”One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences.” Governor Albert Bryan Jr. of the U.S. Virgin…
StarCruises Showcases Highlights from Culinary Cruise with Datuk Chef
StarCruises’ latest culinary-themed sailing featuring celebrity chef Datuk Chef Wan aboard the Star Voyager has concluded, offering guests a curated cruise experience during the recent school holiday season. The three-night cruise from Port Klang to Phuket and Penang, scheduled for May 22-25, 2026, was developed in collaboration with De.Wan 1958. The cruise featured onboard experiences…
TUI Supports Familienschutzwerk eV
TUI Cruises has announced that it will again support the Familienschutzwerk eV project this year by supporting KidsAnker from Hamburg. KidsAnker is an outpatient children’s and youth hospice service and supports families with chronically ill, dependent and children, adolescents and young adults with life-limiting conditions. Last year, guests and employees of TUI Cruises raised 66,000…