Costa Cruises Moving to Concept-Driven Itineraries in 2027
Costa Cruises is refocusing its Sea & Land itineraries to no longer revolve around geography, but around a concept connecting sea and land destinations. Starting in 2027, each cruise will be a concept with its own identity, built around what Costa said in a press release are iconic locations and its Sea Destinations onboard programming. This represents the evolution of the cruise line’s Sea & Land…
Regent Reveals New Culinary Experiences Aboard Prestige
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has showcased its culinary flair aboard its newest ship, the Seven Seas Prestige. Building on a concept first introduced on Regent’s Explorer-Class ships, the Culinary Arts Kitchen will debut on the Prestige with immersive gastronomic experiences that connect guests to destinations through flavor, history and storytelling, the company said in a…
GPH Granted 30-Year Concession to Develop Ferrol Cruise Port
Global Ports Holding Limited (GPH) has announced that the Port Authority of Ferrol-San Cibrao has granted Global Ports Ferrol S.L. a 30-year concession for the construction and operation of the cruise terminal at the Port of Ferrol. The concession follows GPH’s award of a 30-year concession for Ferrol Cruise Port in November 2025, marking a…
TUI Expands Agent Promo and Early Booking Deal for Mein Schiff Flow
TUI Cruises has announced a promo for travel agents and extended the early booking window for winter cruises aboard Mein Schiff Flow, the latest ship joining its fleet. For all FIT bookings made by July 31, 2026, travel agents will receive an additional commission of two percent. The sales incentives, such as the raffle tickets that travel…
Frank Del Rio Sues Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Over Consulting Deal
Frank Del Rio, the former president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, has sued the company, its operating subsidiary NCL (Bahamas) Ltd. and four former directors, alleging they reneged on an oral promise to pay him an additional $8 million in consulting fees. The complaint, filed May 5 in the Circuit Court of the…
Victory Expands 2027 Canada and New England Season
Victory Cruise Lines has showcased highlights of its expanded 2027 Canada and New England itineraries on the Victory I and II, including new roundtrip voyages from Halifax and deeper exploration of the Canadian Maritimes and Atlantic coastal destinations. “The majesty of the Great Lakes, Atlantic Canada and New England rivals any cruise destination in the…
MSC Meraviglia Returns to Europe After Four Years
The MSC Meraviglia returned to Europe in May after spending nearly four years sailing exclusively in the Caribbean and North America. For its first season in the region since 2022, the 2017-built vessel is offering a series of weeklong cruises to the Western Mediterranean. The ship’s regular itinerary features visits to destinations in Spain, France,…
Trafalgar Launches Advisor Uncapped Earnings Potential Incentive
Trafalgar has launched a new travel advisor incentive rewarding advisors who book clients on Trafalgar river cruises. From now through July 31, 2026, advisors can earn a $150 e-gift card per qualifying passenger on eligible new bookings. Bookings must be made, deposited and submitted with promo code TR26EARN during the incentive window. “River cruising continues…
Protestors Block Access to Costa Maya Cruise Port
A group of protestors blocked access to the Costa Maya Cruise Port on Monday, according to a report from local media. Riviera Maya News said that workers from Mayan Connection gathered at the main entrance of the port to protest unpaid profit-sharing benefits. The protestors established a blockade, preventing the passage of vehicles, operational staff,…
Royal Caribbean Highlights China FIT and Partner Focus at ITB Expo
Royal Caribbean International highlighted its pivot towards the Fully Independent Traveler (FIT) segment, as well as the digital tools powering this shift in the Chinese market, at the 2026 ITB Shanghai International Travel Trade Expo. At the heart of the expo exhibition was an “Ocean Living Room” pavilion, designed to showcase the company’s global fleet….
Royal Caribbean and Mexico Evaluate New Location for Perfect Day Project
The Royal Caribbean Group and the Mexican Government are evaluating moving the Perfect Day Mexico project to a new location. Originally planned for the Costa Maya Cruise Port in Mahahual, the development was essentially rejected by Mexico’s Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources. As previously reported by Cruise Industry News, authorities cited environmental concerns about…
Former Nippon Maru Appears Headed for Scrap
The former Nippon Maru seems to be heading to the Alang shipbreaking yard after being retired by Mitsui Ocean Cruises earlier this year. According to AIS information, the 1990-built vessel is currently heading to India’s Bhavnagar region, where a ship scrapping facility is located. Before leaving the Far East, the ship ditched its Japanese flag…
Seabourn Quest Completes Major Interior Overhaul
The Seabourn Quest has returned from drydock following what Seabourn says is the most comprehensive interior update in its history. Now that the ship has been refurbished, it will continue its Mediterranean season through November 2026, the cruise line said in a statement. The season comprises seven-day voyages, combinable into 14- and 21-day sailings, between Dubrovnik, Fusina (Venice), Istanbul and Athens, calling on yacht harbors and islands in Croatia, Greece, Montenegro and Turkey. “This drydock…
Okaloosa: Ocean Liner Reefing Project Follows Environmental Standards
Okaloosa County emphasized that the project turning the SS United States into an artificial reef follows all applicable environmental standards. Acquired by the county in late 2024, the former ocean liner is currently awaiting approvals from government agencies ahead of being sunk off Florida’s Panhandle Coast. In a social media update, the county noted that…
Margaritaville at Sea Taps MJM Marine, Mivan for Beachcomber Makeover
Margaritaville at Sea has appointed Northern Ireland-headquartered Rathbane Group companies, MJM Marine and Mivan, for work on its upcoming vessel, the Beachcomber. According to a statement, the duo will deliver a significant proportion of the refurbishment program for the multi-million-pound project. Currently sailing as the Costa Fortuna for Costa Cruises, the vessel will continue in service through the summer before entering drydock at…