MSC to Open New Private Island in 2028
MSC Group’s Cruise Division has introduced Sandy Cay, a new luxury private island destination located next to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in The Bahamas. The destination is set to open in 2028. The company said in a press release that the island is designed for MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys guests. MSC Cruises and…
Star Clippers Offering No Single Supplement on Select Sailings
Star Clippers is offering no single supplement on select 2026-2027 sailings and cabin categories across its fleet, according to a company press release. The promotion is available on Mediterranean, Caribbean and Costa Rica-Panama departures. “Solo travel continues to grow, but pricing has traditionally been a challenge,” said Terri Haas, vice president of sales and marketing…
Windstar Announces IDeaS as Revenue Strategy Partner
Windstar Cruises has selected IDeaS as its Revenue Strategy Partner. The partnership will enable the company to better anticipate demand and calibrate pricing across its portfolio. Windstar said that the collaboration reflects and expands its commitment to innovation, including investments in its fleet, renovations, guest experience and operational improvement initiatives. Crystal Pernici, Global Director at…
Adora Magic City to Homeport in Shenzhen this Summer
Adora Cruises’ Adora Magic City is scheduled to operate international sailings from Shenzhen as its homeport during this summer season for the first time. In a press release, the company said it expects this deployment to further deepen its presence in the Greater Bay Area (Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao) and inject new momentum into the development of Shenzhen’s cruise market. “We are delighted to bring Adora Magic City to Shenzhen this summer to meet…
Cruise Industry 10-Year Timeline: 50+ Million Guests, 20% Growth
The global cruise business is on course to grow at least 20 percent between 2026 and 2036, with big new ships driving growth to an estimated 50 million guests, according to the 2026 Cruise Industry News Annual Report. That is compared to just over 23 million guests 10 years ago, and an estimated 39 million…
Norwegian Sky Repositions to Europe for Farewell Season
The Norwegian Sky recently kicked off a repositioning voyage ahead of its farewell season for Norwegian Cruise Line. Having completed its winter season in the Southern Caribbean, the 1999-built vessel departed from the Dominican Republic on April 6, 2026. The 13-night trans-Atlantic crossing sails to Le Havre and includes visits to destinations in the British…
Royal Caribbean’s New Treehouse Suite Could Cost $210,000 Per Cruise
The new Ultimate Family Treehouse Suite onboard Royal Caribbean International’s Hero of the Seas will have fares of up to $105,878 per person for special seven-night sailings. For the ship’s Christmas sailing, the three-story stateroom was available for booking for a total of $211,756 plus taxes and fees. The amount is based on double occupancy….
StarCruises Welcomes Chef Wan for May Sailing
StarCruises is set to welcome back celebrity chef Datuk Chef Wan aboard the Star Voyager for a three-night cruise to Phuket and Penang from May 22-25, 2026, the company said in a press release. The vessel is set to depart from Port Klang. “We are thrilled to welcome Chef Wan onboard the Star Voyager after…
Borealis Makes Maiden Visit to Curacao
Curaçao recently welcomed the maiden call of Fred Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis. Offering a 76-night itinerary to South America and the Caribbean, the vessel arrived at the Port of Willemstad on March 30, 2026. According to the Curaçao Ports Authority, a plaque exchange ceremony was held onboard to mark the occasion. In addition to ship…
Fred. Olsen Offers Travel Agents Chance to Win Fleet Fiesta Sailing
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is giving travel agents a chance to secure a place on its Fleet Fiesta educational sailing as part of its Spring Savings campaign, the company said in a press release. Eight winners will get a place on a sailing aboard the Balmoral, departing Santa Cruz de Tenerife on November 30, 2026, and calling at Las Palmas, Arrecife, Funchal, Lisbon and Matosinhos. The Balmoral will meet the cruise line’s two other…
HX Expeditions Reports Record Antarctica Season
HX Expeditions announced that its October 2025 to March 2026 Antarctica season has been the company’s most successful on record, according to a press release. “This has been an extraordinary season, not only in terms of guest numbers and satisfaction, but in the depth of scientific engagement and responsible travel practices,” said Gebhard Rainer, chief…
Costa Fascinosa Returns to Europe After Winter in the Caribbean
The Costa Fascinosa recently returned to Europe after spending the 2025-26 winter sailing in the Caribbean. Sailing in the Caribbean along with the Costa Pacifica, the 2012-built vessel offered a series of cruises from the Dominican Republic and Guadeloupe since November. Aimed at international markets, the fly-cruise itineraries featured visits to a range of destinations…
Royal Caribbean’s Hero of the Seas to Offer New Features
Royal Caribbean International’s new Hero of the Seas will introduce new features for its inaugural season in 2027. According to a recent press release, the fourth Icon-class ship will “raise the bar with more records and iconic ways for families to make lifelong memories.” The company said that the 250,800-ton ship will offer the most…
Norwegian Philadelphia Sailings: Guests to Check In at Hotel
Norwegian Cruise Line is informing guests set to board the Norwegian Jewel in Philadelphia about a delay in the construction of the new cruise terminal. As previously reported by Cruise Industry News, the new PhilaPort Cruise Terminal won’t be ready for the ship’s first sailing from the port, which is scheduled for April 16, 2026….
AmaWaterways Appoints Toni Stoeckl as Chief Creative and Marketing Officer
AmaWaterways announced the appointment of Toni Stoeckl as chief creative and marketing officer, according to a company press release. Stoeckl will join the river cruise line on April 13, 2026. “Toni brings a rare combination of creative vision and strong commercial acumen, along with a deep understanding of how to take guests on a meaningful…