Ventura Enters Drydock in Rotterdam
P&O Cruises’ Ventura is currently undergoing a drydock at the Damen Shipyard in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The vessel wrapped up its regular operations in Southampton on February 7, 2026, before arriving at the facility one day later. Following the drydock, the Ventura will then welcome guests back on February 27, 2026, to kick off a…
Chidsey Named Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings CEO; Harry Sommer Out
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed John W. Chidsey, a director of NCLH, as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Chidsey succeeds Harry Sommer, who is stepping down as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a Director of NCLH. Sommer had stepped into the role in…
Key Cruise Ship Drydocks in February
Cruise Industry News looks into some of the key drydock projects that are set to take place in February 2026. Radiance of the Seas Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International Capacity: 2,142 guests Tonnage: 90,000 Year built: 2001 Drydock Period: Jan. 20 to Feb. 14, 2026 Shipyard: Grand Bahama Shipyard (Freeport, the Bahamas) The Radiance of…
Viking Opens First Brand Experience Center in Beijing
Viking Cruises inaugurated its first brand experience center in China on Feb. 5. The center is located in central Beijing and marks a significant milestone in the company’s decade-long expansion in the Chinese market and serves as a key initiative to celebrate its 10th anniversary in the region. The center, designed with Viking’s signature Nordic…
Disney Adventure Arrives in Los Angeles on Way to Singapore
Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Adventure, arrived at the Port of Los Angeles on Feb. 9 during a nearly two-month voyage from Germany to Singapore, according to a company press release. The ship was built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany and is scheduled to depart on its maiden voyage from Singapore…
AmaWaterways Debuts First National TV Commercial
AmaWaterways has premiered its first national, multi-network television commercial, according to the company. The commercial serves as an expression of the cruise line’s recently unveiled brand campaign, Journeys That Move You, and invites travelers to experience river cruising through a personal and emotional lens. The spot celebrates the warmth, elegance and sense of discovery that…
Seabourn Venture Reaches 70 Degrees South, Sets Record
Seabourn Venture reached 70 degrees south during a 12-day Antarctica exploration voyage from Jan. 28 to Feb. 9, 2026, setting a new record for the most southerly point in Seabourn and Carnival Corporation history, according to Seabourn. The expedition ship became the most southerly ship on the Antarctic Peninsula at the time while crossing the…
New Orders Bring Cruise Orderbook to 77 Ships, 200,000 Berths
The cruise industry is now expected to add 77 ships and over 200,000 berths over the next decade, according to the latest update of Cruise Industry News’ global cruise ship orderbook. Recent orders from Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, and Mystic have led to a significant increase in the industry’s expected capacity growth. New ships on…
Caribbean Cruise Capacity Up Over 10% for 2026
The Caribbean will have over 40 percent of cruise market share worldwide in 2026, according to the upcoming 2026 Cruise Industry News Annual Report. CIN data shows that more than 200 ships will sail in the region, with capacity up over 10 percent on a year-over-year basis. Larger brands, including Royal Caribbean, Carnival, MSC and…
Disney Adventure Claims Panama Canal Record
The Panama Canal has recorded a milestone with the inaugural transit of Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Adventure, on February 2, 2026. According to a statement by Panama Canal Authority, this is the largest passenger vessel by capacity and gross tonnage ever to transit the interoceanic waterway. This new ship measures 342 meters in length and…
Record-Breaking Sales Launch For Oceania Sonata
Oceania Cruises said it had achieved record-breaking booking levels on January 28, 2026, the opening day of reservations for its newest ship, the Oceania Sonata. The company said that this surpassed the launch-day bookings of Oceania Cruises’ previous new ship, Oceania Allura, by 45 percent. “I’m absolutely thrilled by the exceptional results that Oceania Sonata…
Port of Tokyo: Japan’s Leading Turnaround Port, Welcoming Cruise Ships at Two Terminals
Located in Japan’s capital, the Port of Tokyo is now poised to make a significant leap forward as a cruise ship hub. In 2025, Harumi Cruise Terminal opened at the Port of Tokyo, commencing the acceptance of cruise ships alongside Tokyo International Cruise Terminal. The Port of Tokyo serves as a marine gateway not only…
Exploris One Reportedly Sold at Auction for 4.5 Million Euros
The Exploris One was reportedly sold at an auction that took place in Nantes, France, on January 30, 2026. According to Ouest France’s Le Marin, the ship was sold for 4.5 million euros, excluding mandatory legal fees. The bid was considerably below the starting price of seven million euros set by the court, the French…
Royal Caribbean Announces New ‘Discovery’ Class of Newbuilds
Royal Caribbean Group today announced a series of agreements with the Chantiers de l’Atlantique (CdA) shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France to secure the construction of its Discovery Class of ships. The agreements include two firm ship orders with options for four additional ships. The first ship in the class is set to debut in 2029,…
Corazul Cruceros Set for July Launch with Unique Sales Model
Corazul Cruceros has announced the launch of a new cruise brand developed specifically for the Spanish market, with first sailings scheduled for July 2026. The brand is designed for Spanish-speaking families and groups seeking a cruise experience aligned with their language and culture. “We believe the market has been waiting for a tailor-made Iberian product…