Adora Cruises Launching 8 New Port Klang Itineraries
The Adora Mediterranea will sail eight international voyages from Port Klang, Malaysia, later this year, Adora Cruises said in a statement. This was unveiled during the visit of Malaysia’s Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Tiong King Sing, to Adora Cruises’ headquarters. Sailing between November 24 and December 19, 2026, the itineraries will include two-…
MSC Sustainability Report: Decarbonization Goal Reached 5 Years Early
MSC Group’s Cruise Division has published its 2025 Sustainability Report. According to a statement, the company’s seventh annual report shows clear and sustained progress on areas including decarbonization, destination stewardship and biodiversity. As one of the highlights, MSC pointed out that its Cruise Division achieved the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2030 carbon intensity reduction target five years ahead of schedule. Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman, MSC Group’s Cruise Division,…
Regatta to Leave Oceania’s Fleet in August
The Regatta is leaving the Oceania Cruises fleet this August, ahead of being delivered to My Cruises’ Explorations by Norwegian brand. As part of a previously announced charter deal, the 684-passenger vessel is scheduled to offer a 368-day world cruise for the Australian tour operator starting in September. Aimed at guests from Australia and New…
Swan Hellenic Eyes Further Growth in Latin America
Swan Hellenic is experiencing significant growth across the Latin American market, according to the region’s Sales Director, Gustavo Benetti. Coming off a strong 2025, he said that the company has achieved one of its main goals for Latin America, which was bringing more Brazilian guests to Antarctica. “We want to build interest in the destination…
Holland America Line Goes Year-Round in Europe for 2027–28
Holland America Line is introducing year-round cruising in Europe, extending its 2027–28 season through winter. The Nieuw Statendam will remain in Europe year-round and sail a dozen cruises across the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, and two additional voyages aboard the Zuiderdam will be added, the cruise line revealed in a statement. “Europe continues to be one of the most sought-after destinations for…
Adora Magic City and Flora City Meet at Sea
China’s first two domestically built large cruise ships, the Adora Magic City and Adora Flora City, met in the East China Sea on the evening of May 16, marking a historic milestone for the country’s shipbuilding industry and cruise sector. The Magic City was returning from voyage to Busan, South Korea, when it crossed paths with…
Princess Announces Three-Year Multi-Ship Deployment in Singapore
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Princess Cruises have announced a three-year partnership that will expand Princess’s presence in Singapore. Spanning 2027 through 2030, the collaboration is expected to welcome more than 150,000 passengers. Assistant Chief Executive, Experience Development Group, Singapore Tourism Board, Jean Ng, said: “This three-year partnership with Princess Cruises is a testament…
Koningsdam: Ten Years of Service for Holland America Line
The Koningsdam recently completed its 10th year of service for Holland America Line after being delivered on March 31, 2016. Constructed in Italy by Fincantieri’s Marghera Shipyard, the 99,500-ton vessel debuted as the first in the company’s Pinnacle class. As the largest ship ever built for Holland America, the Koningsdam spent its inaugural season sailing…
Ambassador Launches 2026 Summer Sale
Ambassador Cruise Line has announced the launch of its summer sales campaign featuring savings of up to 20 percent on selected no-fly sailings in 2026, 2027 and 2028. The sale is available to guests booking selected cruise experiences between May 28 and July 29, 2026. The campaign offers are available across a range of no-fly…
A Look at the MSC Yacht Club Refit Schedule for the Musica Class
Following the debut of the MSC Yacht Club onboard the MSC Poesia and the MSC Magnifica in recent weeks, MSC Cruises is moving forward with adding the premium suite enclave across its entire Musica class. MSC Poesia While the Magnifica was the first to be fitted with the suite enclave, the MSC Poesia was the…
Viking Reveals 2028–29 World Cruise Options
Viking has unveiled its 2028–29 World Cruise itineraries lasting 125 to 170 days, according to a statement. Guests onboard will get a chance to transit the Panama Canal, journey along the West Coast of North America and cross the Pacific Ocean to explore destinations such as Hawaii, French Polynesia, New Zealand and Australia. The ships call at ports throughout Southeast Asia and Africa, including overnight stays in ports such as Sydney,…
Royal Caribbean Changes Allure Itinerary Due to Technical Issue
Royal Caribbean International changed the current itinerary of the Allure of the Seas due to a technical issue. According to a statement shared with passengers onboard, the 2010-built ship is facing problems with one of its propulsion systems. “While our team works to resolve this, we’ll be sailing at a reduced speed and will need…
Miray Cruises Postpones 2026 Season
Miray Cruises is launching its 2026 season later than scheduled, with its single ship, the Gemini, still in layup in Greece. After spending the past winter out of service, the 1992-built ship was set to offer itineraries departing from Turkey for the summer. According to Miray’s website, the first sailing of the season was scheduled…
MSC Launches ‘Best Holiday Ever’ Summer Campaign
MSC Cruises has unveiled its “Best Holiday Ever” summer campaign. Combining convenient embarkation ports for no-fly cruises, as well as protected fly and cruise packages, shore excursions and travel insurance options, the campaign allows guests to book their cruises with ease and confidence, the cruise line said in a statement. For guests who want to…
Speakers Unveiled for Ponant’s 2027 Explorers Club Voyages
Ponant Explorations Group has announced speakers for its 2027 collection of voyages in collaboration with The Explorers Club. Entering its fourth year, the 2027 edition will feature 12 itineraries and mark the first time the Paul Gauguin joins the program, the cruise line said in a press release. “The Explorers Club partnership reflects the spirit…