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…
MSC Poesia Debuts Enhancements Ahead of Season in Alaska
The MSC Poesia recently resumed service after undergoing a series of enhancements at the Palumbo Shipyard in Malta. Set to mark MSC Cruises’ debut in Alaska later this year, the 2008-built vessel spent almost two months at the facility in Valetta. Part of a modernization effort that will see all of MSC’s Musica-class ships undergoing…
GPH’s Kutman Continues Strategic Port Expansion Globally
Just over 20 percent of cruise passengers will go through a Global Ports Holding–operated (GPH) port this year as Chairman Mehmet Kutman continues his strategic expansion of the company. A deal to take GPH private in 2024 has only helped, giving Kutman the flexibility and speed he needs. Kutman said he was currently keeping an…
The Apollo Group Launches Maritime Services Division
The Apollo Group has announced its new Maritime Services division, which the company called a strategic expansion beyond its hospitality business into full-service maritime solutions for the global cruise and shipping industries. The new division positions The Apollo Group as both an operator and advisor, offering end-to-end support across technical ship management, operations, consultancy and…
Oceania Announces Extensive Refurbishment of Marina
Oceania Cruises announced plans for a refurbishment of the Oceania Marina, the company said in a press release. Scheduled to enter drydock in October 2026, the 1,250-guest vessel will undergo an extensive transformation as the first ship in the line’s OceaniaNEXT program. “At Oceania Cruises, raising the bar is not an initiative, it is our…
Winter 2026-27: World Europa to Become MSC’s 9th Ship in the Caribbean
The MSC World Europa will become the 9th ship from MSC Cruises sailing in the Caribbean during the 2026-27 season. Previously scheduled to operate a season in the Middle East, the 5,400-passenger ship will take over the itineraries that were originally announced for the MSC Seaview. Sailing from Martinique and Guadeloupe, the LNG-powered vessel will…
Wind Star Celebrates Anniversary in Drydock
Windstar Cruises has celebrated the 40th anniversary of its first ship, the Wind Star, which originally entered service in 1986. The 148-passenger ship is currently undergoing a modernization project in drydock at the Navantia shipyard in Cádiz, Spain. Windstar marked the occasion with a celebration at the facility that included a photoshoot featuring the vessel’s…
Carnival Glory Offering Adults-Only Cruise in Europe
The Carnival Glory is currently offering an adults-only cruise to the Canary Islands and the Western Mediterranean. As part of Carnival Cruise Line’s SEA program, the 15-night itinerary departed from the Spanish port of Barcelona on March 25, 2026. Before returning to the port, the European sailing is set to visit other destinations in Spain,…
Royal Caribbean’s Ovation Enters Drydock in Singapore
The Ovation of the Seas recently entered drydock in Singapore to undergo a major refurbishment as part of Royal Caribbean International’s Royal Amplified program. During the month-long refit, the 2016-built ship will see the addition of new features and updated public rooms, as well as extra cabins and refreshed areas. Among the main changes coming…
MSC Cancels 2026-27 Season in Middle East; World Europa to Caribbean
MSC Cruises announced today that it is cancelling its planned 2026-27 season in the Middle East onboard the MSC World Europa. According to a press release, the decision is part of a revised deployment for 2026-27 that will strengthen its presence in the Caribbean. Replacing the MSC Seaview, the MSC World Europa will make its…
Brilliant Lady Completes Virgin’s First Panama Canal Transit
The Brilliant Lady recently completed its inaugural transit through the Panama Canal, marking the first time a Virgin Voyages vessel has sailed through the waterway. In a social media update, the Panama Canal Authority celebrated the milestone, noting that the transit was one of the highlights of its 2025-26 season. The authority also stated that…
Norwegian Luna Christened in Miami
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) christened its newest ship, the Norwegian Luna, in Miami on Friday, marking the latest addition to the company’s Prima Plus Class fleet. The ceremony took place at NCL’s LEED Gold Certified terminal at PortMiami before more than 2,000 guests. Street artist ELLE, named the ship’s godmother, created the vessel’s hull artwork,…
Carnival Corp: 2026 Q1 Results Announced
Carnival Corporation has announced financial results for the first quarter 2026 and provided an updated outlook. Diluted EPS of $0.19 and adjusted EPS of $0.20, up 50 percent compared to the prior year. Record revenues of $6.2 billion, gross margin yields up nearly 10 percent and record net yields (in constant currency), outperforming guidance on…
TUI Cancels Sailings in Europe Due to Middle East Conflict
TUI Cruises cancelled upcoming sailings in Europe onboard the Mein Schiff 5 due to the current conflicts in the Middle East. With the ship still stuck in the Arabian Gulf, two planned cruises in the Mediterranean will no longer go ahead. According to a statement issued by the company on Thursday, the April 17 and…
Key Cruise Ship Drydocks in March
Cruise Industry News looks into some of the key drydock projects that are taking place in March. Azamara Journey Cruise Line: Azamara Capacity: 718 guests Tonnage: 30,200 Year built: 2000 Drydock Period: Mar. 1 to Mar. 9, 2026 Shipyard: Cernaval (Algeciras, Spain) The Azamara Journey underwent a quick drydock at a shipyard at the port…