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Vasco da Gama Resumes Service for Nicko After Two Months
The Vasco da Gama is welcoming guests back to Kiel for its first cruise after spending over two months out of revenue service. Sailing roundtrip from Germany on July 16, the ship is scheduled to offer an 11-day cruise to the Norwegian Fjords and Scandinavia. The 1994-built vessel initially experienced technical issues in late April,...
Cruise Beverage Trends: Zero Proof, Sustainable Cocktails and THC
Beverages trends range from non-alcoholic to sustainable cocktails, even THC (cannabis) drinks, according to a panel of cruise line beverage executives at the recent Marine Hotel Association’s annual conference and trade show in Naples. “For us, one trend is sustainable cocktails with repurposed ingredients, and there is also a focus on clarifying cocktails
Evolution Program to Improve Holland America Fleet Efficiency
While the focus of the refurbishments has been on passenger areas and new staterooms, the Holland America Line Evolution program will also include upgrades to technical aspects of ships. Speaking at an industry event earlier this year, the company’s President Beth Bodensteiner said that the project will improve fleet efficiency and reduce overall environment
With Destiny, Carnival Reuses Sixth Ship Name
The new Carnival Destiny will be the sixth newbuild in Carnival Cruise Line’s fleet to carry a previously used name. The first Ace-class vessel joins the Mardi Gras, the Carnival Celebration, the Carnival Jubilee, the Carnival Festivale and the Carnival Tropicale. While common among other brands, the practice was introduced by the company in 2018...
MSC Cruises Sets Global Growth Course
“We believe there is strong growth potential for cruise globally,” said Gianni Onorato, CEO of MSC Cruises. “So, we will continue to invest in new ships and infrastructure to support our growth as well as sustainability initiatives.” MSC Cruises sails 23 ships today, with another ship slated for delivery at the end of the year,...
A Look at the Maiden Season for Aman at Sea
Aman is entering the cruise industry in 2027 with the debut of its first cruise ship, which is currently under construction at the T. Mariotti shipyard in Italy. Sailing for the Aman at Sea brand the Amangati will offer itineraries in the Mediterranean before repositioning to the Caribbean. First Cruise Date: May 7, 2027 Length:...
Visio Starts Qingdao Sailings with Two Summer Calls
Tianjin Oriental’s Visio has completed two sailings from Qingdao International Cruise Homeport in July, extending the ship’s North China program, and marking Qingdao’s first large cruise homeport calls of the 2026 summer season. The rotation is a strategic shift for the company, which previously based the Visio solely in Tianjin. Qingdao now joins Tianjin an
WICO Board Approves Budget as Cruise Calls Approach 1.2 Million Passengers
The board of directors of the West Indian Company Limited has unanimously approved its fiscal year 2027 operating budget and reviewed strong cruise growth figures for the current year, the company said in a press release. WICO president and CEO Joseph Boschulte reported 302 cruise ship calls and 946,199 passengers through May 31 of fiscal...
Typhoon Cancels Royal Caribbean Cruise
A typhoon has caused the cancellation of a cruise that was set to take place onboard the Spectrum of the Seas starting on July 11, 2026. According to a statement issued by Royal Caribbean, the Far East sailing cannot go ahead due to impact related to the storm. Sailing from its homeport in Shanghai, China,...
AIDA: Celebrating 30 Years
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, AIDA Cruises has a very clear identity in the German-speaking market, according to Alexander Ewig, senior vice president of marketing and sales. “We are more than a product. AIDA is a feeling,” Ewig explained to Cruise Industry News, “and many people recognize it the moment they see the smiling lips on...
Holland America Removes Mexican Port from Koningsdam Itinerary
Holland America Line is removing a visit to the Mexican Port of Loreto from Koningsdam’s November 28, 2026, departure. According to a notice sent to booked guests, the change is related to a government restriction on cruise ships. Part of a ten-night cruise to the Mexican Riviera, the visit to Loreto was scheduled to take...
Damen Welcomes AIDA Ship for Drydock with Passengers
Damen Shiprepair yard recently welcomed the AIDAmar for an unusual drydock, with guests still onboard the vessel. According to a social media update, the AIDA Cruises ship visited the Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam’s Botlek location for a out-of-water survey. Over 2,000 passengers were onboard during the project, which took place earlier this month at drydock nu
Guangzhou Nansha Homeport Prepares for Adora Flora City’s Maiden Season
Guangzhou Port Group and Nansha Cruise Homeport have kicked off preparations for the maiden call of the Adora Flora City. The ship, operated by Adora Cruises, is scheduled for delivery on November 6, 2026, at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, followed by her maiden voyage from Guangzhou Nansha International Cruise Homeport on November 22. The Flora City was
Seychelles Celebrates Successful Cruise Season
Tourism officials celebrated the 2025-26 cruise season in the Seychelles with a closing ceremony at the Port of Victoria in late June. According to the Seychelles Tourism Department, the destination saw a successful season with over 40 cruise ship calls. The figure represented a significant increase compared to 2024-25, when the Seychelles welcomed just six.
Semester at Sea Opens Applications for Fall 2027 Voyage
Semester at Sea (recently opened applications for its Fall 2027 World Voyage, which will take place onboard the World Odyssey. According to an update shared by the company, the 104-day itinerary will sail to four continents and two oceans starting on September 9, 2027. Departing from Ijmuiden in the Netherlands, the 140th voyage will be...
Hydrogen Power to Expedition: The Ships Still Coming in 2026
The class of 2026 for new ships is far from over. From a 100-guest expedition vessel to a 205,700-ton megaship, more cruise ships are scheduled to enter service before the end of the year, according to data from Cruise Industry News’ global cruise ship orderbook. Explora III Cruise Line: Explora Journeys Shipyard: Fincantieri Capacity: 922...
Egyptian Authorities Deny Entry for Virgin Voyages Vessel
Egyptian authorities denied the entry of the Scarlet Lady into its waters for a planned call at Alexandria on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Currently chartered to Atlantis Events, the Virgin Voyages vessel is on an LGBTQ+ voyage in the Eastern Mediterranean. “We’re incredibly disappointed to share that the Scarlet Lady has just been denied entry...
Holland America: Volendam Sailing 28-Night Cruise to Iceland and Greenland
Holland America Line’s Volendam sailed from Boston in late June for a 28-night cruise to Canada, Iceland and Greenland. As part of the company’s Legendary Voyages program, the month-long itinerary includes visits to 15 ports of call in the three regions. Highlights of the cruise include stops in lesser-visited ports, such as Heimaey in the...
Carnival to Reveal More Details on Destiny in November
After revealing the name and initial details of the new Carnival Destiny, Carnival Cruise Line will announce more about the new ship later this year. According to the company’s President Christine Duffy, a further announcement is scheduled for this November. As previously reported by Cruise Industry News, the first Ace-class vessel will carry the name...