Trafalgar Launches River Inaugural Sailings on Rhine and Danube
Trafalgar has debuted its new river cruise offering with inaugural sailings aboard the Trafalgar Verity on the Rhine and the Trafalgar Reverie on the Danube. The launch was celebrated with a three-day inaugural sailing aboard the Trafalgar Verity in Amsterdam from April 10-12, welcoming over 100 trade partners, media and Trafalgar team members worldwide. The…
Windstar Opens 2028 French Polynesia Bookings
Windstar Cruises is opening bookings for its 2028 French Polynesia season with the choice of a sailing yacht or motor yacht experience. Building on the addition of the Wind Star to the South Pacific program in 2027, the company will deliver an expansive slate of small-ship voyages across Tahiti, the Tuamotus, the Marquesas, the Cook…
Princess Cruises Orders Three New Ships
Princess Cruises today announced three new shipbuilding agreements with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to build three new cruise ships on a next-generation platform, according to a statement. The LNG-powered newbuilds are slated to be delivered in late 2035, 2038 and 2039, respectively. “The Voyager class will delight both our loyal guests and attract the next generation…
Explora Journeys to Become Title Partner of Switzerland SailGP Team
Explora Journeys will become the title partner of the Switzerland SailGP Team, the company announced at a press conference in Miami Beach. According to the brand’s president, Anna Nash, the partnership will highlight Explora’s European roots and values while increasing the company’s exposure in different parts of the world. As part of the deal, the…
GPH Announces Updates for West Mediterranean Ports
Global Ports Holding (GPH) has showcased its developments across its West Mediterranean portfolio, including updates on Sevilla Cruise Port, Ferrol Cruise Port and Las Palmas Cruise Port. During a recent press conference, the operator introduced the newly awarded projects in Sevilla and Ferrol. Francesc Grau, GPH’s regional director for West Med, said: “Sevilla and Ferrol…
Marseille Fos Launches Shore Power for Cruise Ships
The Port of Marseille Fos has showcased shore power facilities capable of accommodating three large cruise ships simultaneously. Following a testing phase that began in late 2025, Marseille Fos will, by 2026, be one of the first ports in Europe and the Mediterranean capable of this performance. The power supplied by the Port of Marseille…
AIDA Celebrates 30 Years with Innovation Hub
AIDA has announced that it is celebrating its 30th anniversary with an Innovation Hub, inviting start-ups, universities and companies to submit innovative ideas. The company said in a press release that applications will be accepted in three categories: decarbonization, sustainability and artificial intelligence and smart tools. The finalists will present their project ideas to a…
ABS and Alfred Maritime Ink MOU to Enhance Vessel Safety
ABS has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Meyer Group’s Alfred Maritime to explore technical projects. According to a statement, the deal establishes a framework for collaboration across three key areas: fleet performance and health monitoring, maintenance optimization and safety and emergency systems. “ABS is committed to helping shape the future of cruise vessel safety, reliability and performance. We are pleased to join Alfred Maritime in this agreement…
Scenic Group Reveals 2028 Fleet Plans for Three Ships
Scenic Group has shared new details about 2028 plans for three ships: the Emerald Xara, Scenic Eclipse II and Scenic Ikon. More details about the itineraries for the Xara and Ikon have been unveiled in a press release, while the Eclipse II is set to expand its global deployment. In 2026, the company debuted the Emerald Kaia earlier this month, while the Emerald Astra will follow May. 2027 will see the addition of the Emerald Lumi, Emerald…
Princess Cruises Launches Biggest-Ever Asia Deployment for 2027–28
Princess Cruises has released what it says is its most expansive Asia deployment ever, bringing together its 2027-2028 Southeast Asia and 2028 Japan program. In total, the season features 96 departures across 61 itineraries visiting 55 destinations in nine countries, with now two ships homeporting in Japan, the company said in a press release. “This is…
HX Unveils New Collection of 2026-27 Greenland Experiences
HX Expeditions has unveiled a newly expanded portfolio of Greenland experiences from June this year through the 2027 season. The company said in a press release that the offerings were developed in collaboration with Greenlandic community partners. Following its debut in 2025, HX Expeditions’ Greenlandic culinary program returns across nine sailings on the Fram, Roald…
Four Seasons I Sports cruisePAL’s Service Solution
CruisePAL’s IssuTrax module, a maintenance and cruise guest service automation tool system, has been deployed aboard the Four Seasons I yacht, the company said in a statement. Designed to streamline onboard communication and issue resolution, it officially went live on March 20, 2026, during the vessel’s maiden voyage. “We are honored to partner with Four Seasons Yachts during this landmark moment in their history. Launching IssuTrax in tandem with their first guest voyage demonstrates the robustness of…
Potential Jet Fuel Shortage Looms Over European Summer Cruise Season
European airports may be facing a significant jet fuel shortage in as little as a few weeks, according to the Airports Council International (ACI). “If the passage through the Strait of Hormuz does not resume in any significant and stable way within the next three weeks, systemic jet fuel shortage is set to become a…
Meraviglia Embarks on MSC’s Final NYC Cruise
The MSC Meraviglia sailed from the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal on Sunday for MSC Cruises’ final voyage, for now, from New York City. Sailing year-round from the port since April 2023, the vessel is offering a farewell cruise to the Bahamas and Florida. The seven-night itinerary includes visits to Nassau and Port Canaveral, as well as…
Cunard’s Queen Anne Arrives in Los Angeles for the First Time
The Queen Anne recently made its first visit to the Port of Los Angeles as part of its 2025-26 world cruise. According to an update shared by the local port authority, the Cunard ship was welcomed to the LA Waterfront on April 4, 2026, for an overnight call. The 3,000-guest ship is currently offering a…