Corazul Cancels European Debut, Will Launch in Brazil Instead
Corazul Cruceros has cancelled its planned Mediterranean debut with the Buenavista and will instead launch its first commercial season in Brazil in 2026-27. Cruise Industry News reported earlier this week the company was facing challenges in its planned start up. All European departures scheduled for 2026 will be cancelled as a result, the company said….
New Pier and Expanded Amenities Ready for Carnival at Half Moon Cay
Carnival Cruise Line’s new pier as well as new amenities and upgrades to the existing ones at its exclusive destination, RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas, are now open. “RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay’s natural beauty has always made it a favorite for our guests, and with the new pier, more ships can now easily…
Viking Names Mira in Italy
Viking’s newest ocean ship, the Viking Mira, was officially named during a traditional ceremony in Venice, Italy. Rebecca “Becky” Webb Wilson, an attorney, author, photographer and philanthropist, served as ceremonial godmother. The Viking Mira will now continue her inaugural season sailing in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. “We are proud to welcome the new Viking…
Ferreira: Interrupting Vasco da Gama Operations Was a ‘Responsible Decision’
Taking Nicko’s Vasco da Gama out of service due to a series of technical problems was a responsible decision, according to Mario Ferreira, CEO of the brand’s parent company, Mystic Cruises. After cutting short its world cruise in late April, the company cancelled three sailings onboard the 1994-built ship to make room for an unscheduled…
MSC Sustainability Report: Decarbonization Goal Reached 5 Years Early
MSC Group’s Cruise Division has published its 2025 Sustainability Report. According to a statement, the company’s seventh annual report shows clear and sustained progress on areas including decarbonization, destination stewardship and biodiversity. As one of the highlights, MSC pointed out that its Cruise Division achieved the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2030 carbon intensity reduction target five years ahead of schedule. Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman, MSC Group’s Cruise Division,…
Adora Magic City and Flora City Meet at Sea
China’s first two domestically built large cruise ships, the Adora Magic City and Adora Flora City, met in the East China Sea on the evening of May 16, marking a historic milestone for the country’s shipbuilding industry and cruise sector. The Magic City was returning from voyage to Busan, South Korea, when it crossed paths with…
Celestyal Cancels Gulf, Doubles Down on Med for Winter 2026-27
Celestyal has cancelled its Arabian Gulf season for winter 2026-27, replacing it with a Mediterranean deployment, which will include the brand’s debut in the Western Med. In a press release, the cruise line said it would extend its current Eastern Mediterranean season in 2026-27, adding new sailings for two vessels in its fleet, the Celestyal…
Viking Mira Delivered at Ancona
Fincantieri and Viking have celebrated the delivery of the Viking Mira at the Ancona shipyard. The ceremony was attended by Jeff Dash, executive vice president and head of business development at Viking, as well as Giorgio Gomiero, senior vice president of operations at Fincantieri and Gilberto Tobaldi, director of the Ancona Shipyard. With a gross…
Cruise Industry News: 50 Million Guests Annually
The global cruise fleet is set to grow to around at least 540 ships by 2037, from a fleet of 459 ships at the start of 2026, according to the 2026 Cruise Industry News Annual Report. That also means that the passenger capacity grows from about 36 million at the start of this year to…
Virgin’s Valiant Drydocking in Europe
Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady is currently undergoing a scheduled drydock at Fincantieri. After crossing the Atlantic in April, the 2021-built vessel arrived at Fincantieri’s Palermo yard earlier this month. As part of its first drydock, the Valiant Lady will add the Ariya restaurant. The new restaurant was developed in partnership with Indie Culinaire by chef…
Crystal Grace to Feature Dedicated Crew Recreation Area
Crystal Cruises has unveiled a dedicated crew recreation area aboard the Crystal Grace, its newest ship coming in 2028. Set on deck 12, the crew recreation area will include a crew gym featuring Technogym equipment, a sundries shop, bar, table seating area and lounge with a 98-inch television indoors. This will be complemented with sun loungers, a jacuzzi and shower area outside, according…
Carnival Adds Patriotic Bow Crests Across U.S. Fleet
Carnival Cruise Line said in a press release that it is reinforcing its position as America’s Cruise Line with a new look across its fleet. The Carnival Legend became the first ship to get the new feature, which consists of a bow crest celebrating the company’s relationship with the United States. Debuting the “From Sea to…
Mexico Rejects Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day Destination
Mexican authorities have rejected Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day Mexico project, citing environmental concerns about damage to the Mesoamerican Reef and coastal ecosystems. “It is not going to be approved,” said Environment Minister Alicia Bárcena at a May 19 press conference, according to Reuters. “The company is also taking steps to withdraw the project.” The decision…
Key Cruise Ship Drydocks in May
Cruise Industry News takes a look at a number of drydock projects scheduled to take in May. Valiant Lady Cruise Line: Virgin Voyages Capacity: 2,770 guests Tonnage: 110,000 Year built: 2021 Drydock Period: May 9 to May 25, 2026 Shipyard: Fincantieri (Palermo, Italy) The Valiant Lady is currently undergoing its first drydock after arriving at…
Asia-Pacific Sees Largest Gain in 2026; Africa, South America Drop
With a growing cruise fleet, capacity is up in most sailing regions, although some are seeing a significant dip in 2026 from 2025, according to the 2026 Cruise Industry News Annual Report. The biggest percentage increase year-over-year is in the Asia-Pacific region which is seeing a 47 percent increase in cruise capacity from last year….