Adora Launches New Show on Magic City
Adora Cruises announced its partnership with China Foreign Culture Group Co., Ltd. and the Children’s Art Theater of the China Welfare Association from July 3 to August to launch the show “Adora Mountains and Seas: Fantasy Journey” on the Adora Magic City, and start the summer-themed sailing season. The company said: “We are very pleased…
Costa Celebrates Successful Brazilian Season
Costa Cruises welcomed travel agents, partners and media onboard the Costa Diadema over the weekend for an event that marked the end of the 2025-26 cruise season in Brazil. The gathering also included an award ceremony that recognized over 20 travel agencies for their sales. “The Costa Brazil Awards is, above all, a recognition of…
Windstar Selects d-flo TravelComms Platform
Windstar Cruises will use d-flo Limited’s TravelComms software to manage guest travel communications, d-flo has announced in an online press release. The TravelComms platform is designed for travel companies to manage customer communications before, during and after trips through online and offline channels. “We’re very proud to have been selected to help Windstar Cruises achieve…
Royal Caribbean’s Legend Starts Sea Trials
Royal Caribbean International’s new Legend of the Seas recently sailed from the Meyer Turku shipyard for its first set of sea trials. According to an update shared by the company, the LNG-powered vessel will spend the next 10 days at sea undergoing a series of real-world tests. The company said that the trials will push…
Aroya Transits the Strait of Hormuz Ahead of Season in Red Sea
The Aroya recently transited the Strait of Hormuz, marking the departure of all ships that were stranded in the Arabian Gulf. Following five other vessels, the Cruise Saudi-owned ship passed the strait on Sunday as part of a repositioning voyage to the Red Sea. The 150,000-ton ship is now sailing to the port of Jeddah,…
Atlas Ocean Launches Flexible Cancellation Program for 2026 Sailings
Atlas Ocean Voyages revealed a new Assurance Program for 2026 European expeditions that enables guests to cancel their trips and get full reimbursement. Thanks to the initiative, eligible voyages can be cancelled for any reason up to 15 days before departure, with guests receiving a 100 percent cruise fare value as Future Cruise Credit (FCC),…
New Onboard Entertainment Coming to Azamara Fleet
Azamara Cruises has unveiled a new lineup of original stage productions developed in partnership with RWS Global to be introduced across its fleet. It includes two brand-new shows exclusive to the Pursuit and two shows to be gradually rolled out across the fleet: the Journey on May 21, 2026, Quest in November 2026 and Onward…
Star Princess Marks First Panama Canal Transit
Princess Cruises’ newest ship, the Star Princess, completed its first-ever transit of the Panama Canal. This marks a significant moment in the ship’s inaugural season, the cruise line said in a press release. “A Panama Canal transit is a true ‘must-do’ journey for travelers around the world, and it’s especially meaningful when one of our newest ships makes this iconic…
Adora Flora City Inaugural Itineraries Announced
Adora Cruises has revealed the inaugural itineraries for its latest vessel, the Adora Flora City, with sales scheduled to open on May 20, 2026. According to a press release, the vessel will depart from Guangzhou Nansha International Cruise Home Port on her five-night maiden voyage, calling on Hong Kong and Chan May, Vietnam. The maiden…
Carnival Completes Navigation Simulator Tests for Next-Gen Maritime Data
Carnival Corporation completed bridge simulator tests evaluating S-100 navigational data in collaboration with international hydrographic offices and industry partners, the company said in a press release. The tests were conducted at Carnival’s Center for Simulator Maritime Training (CSMART) in Almere, Netherlands, and were recognized as an official International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Test Bed and Sea…
Hurtigruten Spotlights Seaweed as Key Ingredient Across Onboard Offerings
Hurtigruten has highlighted seaweed as a sustainable ingredient used in various products onboard. The cruise line said in a press release that the ingredient, which is deeply rooted in Nordic food, is featured in many dishes, beverages such as gin, beer and tea, as well as bath and body products. “Seaweed has become an exciting expression of modern Norwegian cuisine – flavorful, versatile, and deeply connected to…
Travelmarvel Announces European River Cruise Deals
Travelmarvel is offering discounted deals on its all-inclusive European river cruise itineraries this summer. The offers include: Seven-night highlights of the Danube river cruise, which was £3,497 and is now £1,595 per person 14-night European Gems river cruise, which was £4,895 and is now £2,295 per person Seven-night Douro Discovery river cruise, which was £3,495…
Xiamen and Guangzhou Homeports Launch Spring Sailings
Southern Chinese cruise hubs Xiamen and Guangzhou have launched new 2026 sailings as Xiamen launched its new season, including a themed voyage, while Guangzhou concluded a winter/spring season and is preparing for a newbuild to arrive. In Xiamen, the 2026 cruise homeport season officially started on April 1 with the Adora Mediterranea departing from the…
Ambassador Named Cruise Partner of England Golf
Ambassador Cruise Line has announced a new three-year partnership with England Golf, the governing body for amateur golf in England, naming Ambassador as the organization’s Official Cruise Line Partner, effective from April 1, 2026. The partnership will see Ambassador receive brand and marketing exposure across England Golf’s digital ecosystem, including its website, social media channels,…
When the Middle East Ships Are Resuming Service
With the Strait of Hormuz now reopened for maritime traffic, the six cruise ships that were stranded in the region are expected to resume service soon. MSC Euribia Cruise Line: MSC Cruises Status: Repositioning to Europe Next Scheduled Cruise Departure: May 16, 2026, from Kiel, Germany Upcoming Itineraries: Northern Europe and Scandinavia Currently on its…