Celestyal Releases Monthly Cooking Series
Celestyal has introduced a new cooking series called “Cooking with Celestyal.” Designed for the cruise line’s travel advisor community, the monthly limited series is meant to showcase its Mediterranean experience in an immersive way, according to a press release. “We are excited to bring these videos to our advisors and guests,” said John Diorio, managing director and vice president of business development for Celestyal in North America. “The videos are…
MSC Warns Guests of Temporary Alcohol Ban in the Bahamas
MSC Cruises warned guests of a temporary alcohol ban that will be in effect in the Bahamas on May 12, 2026. According to a statement sent to travel agents, the ban is related to Bahamian General Election regulations. As a result, the company will be forced to temporarily suspend alcohol service at its private island…
Dream Cruises Welcomes Chef Tommie Lee to Anniversary Sailing
Dream Cruises completed a two-night cruise from Singapore to Melaka, Malaysia, 3–5 May 2026, with a special appearance by chef Tommie Lee, the company said in a statement. The chef from Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars, known as “Chef French Papa,” participated in a live session onboard the Genting Dream, sharing his culinary journey and inspiration….
Orient Express Corinthian Makes Maiden Visit to Lisbon
The OE Corinthian made its first visit to the Port of Lisbon during its maiden voyage for Orient Express Sailing Yachts. Sailing to Marseille, the ship is currently offering a repositioning cruise to the French Riviera that departed from St. Nazaire. The visit to the Portuguese capital city took place on May 6, 2026, and…
Havila Joins European Underwater Noise Reduction Project
Havila Voyages has joined the European LOWNOISER project as an associated partner, the company said in a press release. The project aims to reduce underwater noise and protect marine life. “The future of maritime transport must be built on respect for the oceans we sail and the coastal communities we serve,” said Marianne Vågen Langeland,…
Crystal Hosting Summer Fundraising Walks Onboard for Cancer Research
Crystal Cruises is introducing Boot Walk at Sea, a summer philanthropic series created in collaboration with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. According to a statement, the series is inspired by the Center’s annual Boot Walk to End Cancer event marking its 11th year this November. Featured across the ships’ wellness-focused sailings starting on May 9, 2026, aboard the Crystal Symphony, and June 2,…
MSC Cruises Introduces AI-Powered Concierge Assistant
MSC Cruises unveiled its AI-powered assistant, MSC Concierge. The complimentary service is available 24/7, allowing guests to make requests and ask questions in more than 90 languages through the MSC for Me mobile app. It is available on the majority of MSC ships, with fleetwide coverage to follow by the end of May, the cruise…
Wartsila Presents New Wastewater Management Solution
Wärtsilä Water & Waste has introduced a grease trap solution that supports wastewater management onboard. Called the Grease Trap, this is a modular product designed to separate fats, oils and grease from galley wastewater streams onboard merchant vessels, cruise ships and offshore platforms. Available as of May 2026, the solution supports improved wastewater management and contributes to protection of the marine environment, Wärtsilä said in a statement. “The Grease…
Atlas Ocean Unveils 2028 Arctic Season with 13 Expeditions
Atlas Ocean Voyages’ 2028 Arctic season will feature 13 journeys ranging from seven to 17 nights, the company announced in a press release. Itineraries are offered across Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland and Eastern Canada, sailing aboard the World Navigator and World Voyager. “Our 2028 Arctic season reflects a deliberate expansion of our Arctic expedition portfolio, offering guests more choice, more depth and more ways to…
Ponant: Goal-Driven Guests and Small Ship Experiences
Ponant is targeting non-traditional cruisers and goal-driven luxury travelers, according to Samuel Chamberlain, chief executive officer, Americas. Speaking to the challenge of attracting these guests who generally avoid cruising, Chamberlain noted that Ponant’s vessels act as a means of exploration rather than traditional cruise ships. “I would argue that a lot of our expedition product…
Windstar: Nimbleness Amid Changes
Windstar Cruises is navigating change while it expands its fleet and deployment, according to President Chris Prelog. Prelog noted that the current operational landscape is undergoing changes, requiring operators to adapt quickly to geopolitical and logistical hurdles. “Every time I start a new year, I’m thinking, ‘Ah, we’ve got a really good plan.’ And then…
Silversea: Attracting New-to-Cruise
Airline disruptions and limited vacation time are among the biggest barriers preventing new-to-cruise luxury travelers from boarding a ship, said Silversea’s President, Bert Hernandez. Hernandez said that while the world may be facing uncertainty and logistical challenges, internal data shows passengers are comfortable with onboard safety. The anxiety lies in reaching the vessel, an important…
Cruise Terminals International Scales Global Platform Under New CEO
Gregory Lanter took the helm at Cruise Terminals International in January with a company that is scaling fast across three continents and a conviction that cruise terminals have changed roles in the guest’s journey. The former Club Med deputy chief executive officer joined CTI as the Miami-based developer operates one terminal and advances four major…
Lindblad Ramps Up Hull Cleaning, Speed Optimization to Curb Fuel Costs
With fuel prices elevated by the conflict in the Middle East, Lindblad Expeditions has a renewed effort to reduce consumption across its expedition fleet, intensifying hull cleaning and propeller polishing schedules and engaging ship leaders directly in reviews of how energy is used aboard each vessel. CEO Natalya Leahy told analysts on the company’s first…
Royal Caribbean Reveals Capacity of New Discovery-Class Ships
Royal Caribbean revealed the first details of its Discovery-class ships through a recent SEC filing. According the company’s recent quarterly filings, the vessels in the new series will carry up 4,300 passengers atdouble occupancy. The company also revealed delivery dates for the vessels, which are expected to enter service in late 2029 and in the…