Silver Cloud Completes 30 Years in Service
The Silver Cloud is celebrating its 30th year in service this month. First vessel introduced by Silversea Cruises, the 260-guest cruise ship was built by the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy. After being delivered to the ultra-luxury company in mid-March, the Silver Cloud set sail on its maiden voyage on April 2, 1994. Departing…
Paul Gauguin Announces Expert-Led 2025 Cruises
Paul Gauguin Cruises has announced its lineup of speakers and experts for the 2025 Boutique Crossing Collection, according to a press release. The collection includes three itineraries of 14-, 16- and 20-night sailing to Fiji, Bali, Singapore, Papua New Guinea, and Australia. The guests will include a Nobel Peace Prize winner, National Geographic photographers, and…
Costa Toscana Circumnavigating Africa to Avoid Red Sea
After having its repositioning cruise via the Red Sea cancelled, the Costa Toscana is sailing around Africa on its return to Europe. Currently the largest ship in Costa Cruises’ fleet, the LNG-powered vessel is set to spend the summer in the Western Mediterranean following a winter program in the Middle East. After completing its itineraries…
Celestyal Discovery Sets Sail on Maiden Cruise
The Celestyal Discovery is now in service for Celestyal Cruises. After being acquired by the cruise line in late 2023, the ship began its inaugural season today. Taking over the schedule originally announced for the Celestyal Olympia, the Discovery is set to offer a series of three- and four-night cruises to the Greek Isles and…
CIN 2024 Annual Report: Caribbean Set for Another Record Year
According to 2024 Cruise Industry News Annual Report, the Caribbean market is set for another strong year in 2024. The region is expected to host almost half of the global passenger capacity, reaching a 40 percent share of the world’s cruise market. The Annual Report data also shows that the Caribbean capacity has been growing…
Silversea Broadens Pricing Structure
Silversea has broadened its pricing structure to include three fare options, catering for guests’ varied preferences, according to a press release from the company. Complementing its popular Door-to-Door all-inclusive fare, which provides guests with a journey that starts and ends at their homes, Silversea has enhanced its Port-to-Port all-inclusive fare, which is now available on…
Aranui Cruises Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Aranui Cruises is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024 with limited edition gifts for passengers, special 40th celebration entertainment planned for Polynesian Nights onboard and more. The sailing from November 16 to November 27, 2024, marks the official birthday of Aranui Cruises, and guests can expect plenty of special programming, including a chance to win…
HX Set to Go All Inclusive
HX Expeditions will transition to an all-inclusive product later this year, according to Alex Delamere-White, chief commercial officer. “It’s a bold move,” he said, as the expedition brand will include basically everything in the ticket price to enhance its product and simplify the messaging, especially in the North American market. “Expedition cruising is complex for…
Holland America Announces 2025-26 Mexico and Pacific Seasons
Holland America Line launched its 2025-26 Mexico and Pacific Coast seasons, featuring longer calls in Mexico’s Loreto and Topolobampo, and a new seven-day Great Bear Rainforest itinerary. The season runs from August 2025 to May 2026, featuring itineraries that range from one day up to a 29-day Collectors’ Voyage. The seven-day “Great Bear Rainforest” itinerary…
MSC Bellissima Marks MSC Cruises’ Return to China
The MSC Bellissima arrived in Shanghai on March 15, marking MSC Cruises’ return to China after a four-year hiatus. One of the largest cruise ships in Asia, the 4,500-guest vessel is now set to offer a total of nine short cruises from its new Chinese homeport. The operation includes four- and five-night itineraries departing from…
Royal Caribbean Suspends All Visits to Labadee in Haiti
Royal Caribbean International is suspending all of the upcoming calls at Labadee, its private island in Haiti. “Due to the evolving situation in Haiti, and in an abundance of caution, we’re temporally suspending our visits to Labadee for our entire fleet,” the company said in a prepared statement. “We continue to monitor and assess the…
Caribbean Princess Completes 20 Years of Service
The Caribbean Princess is marking a milestone anniversary in 2024. After debuting in April 2004, the cruise ship is completing 20 years of service next month. Part of Princess Cruises’ Grand Class series, the 3,100-guest vessel was built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy. With a modified layout, the Caribbean Princess is slightly larger…
Renaissance Kicks Off CFC’s 2024 Cruise Season
The Renaissance recently kicked off the 2024 cruise season for Compagnie Française de Croisières (CFC). After being laid up in Marseille for the past few weeks, the vessel is now entering its second year of service for the France-based cruise line. Initially sailing from Le Havre, the Renaissance will offer a variety of three- to…
Seward Company Releases Plans for New Cruise Terminal in Alaska
The Seward Company recently released plans to design and build a new cruise terminal and pier at the Port of Seward in Alaska. According to the company’s website, design and construction for the new facility is scheduled to start immediately, with completion expected by Spring 2026. The Seward Company is working with the Royal Caribbean…
Selectum Blu Aims to Resume Service in May
Anex Tour’s Selectum Blu Cruises is planning to resume its cruise services in Turkey ahead of the upcoming summer season. After cancelling most of its 2023 sailings and essentially ceasing its cruise operations, the company is expected to offer a season in the Eastern Mediterranean onboard the Blue Sapphire starting in late May. The Blue…