Royal Caribbean’s Hero of the Seas has floated out for the first time at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland.
Royal Caribbean International marks Hero of the Seas floats out ahead of 2027 debut
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Cunard Line to add 31 staterooms during 2027 Queen Mary 2 refit
Cunard will add 31 staterooms to Queen Mary 2 during an extensive refurbishment at Damen Shiprepair’s Brest shipyard in 2027.
AROYA Cruises plans special Red Sea sailing for Saudi National Day
AROYA Cruises will operate a special five-night Red Sea voyage from Jeddah to coincide with Saudi National Day.
MSC Cruises reveals 5 new bars and lounges for new ship MSC World Asia
MSC Cruises will introduce five new bar and lounge concepts aboard MSC World Asia when the ship begins sailing in December 2026.
Cruise Master to showcase 7 international cruise lines at Arabian Travel Market 2026
Cruise Master will showcase seven international cruise lines at Arabian Travel Market 2026 in Dubai this September.
MSC Cruises adds new Durban sailing to Armonia’s debut South Africa season
MSC Cruises has added a new sailing from Durban to MSC Armonia’s first South African season, bringing its debut forward to November 23rd, 2026.
Atlas Ocean Voyages adds 7 pre-cruise safari and land programmes to 2029 Africa season
Atlas Ocean Voyages has added seven pre-cruise safari and land programmes to its 2029 Africa season aboard Atlas Adventurer.
Seabourn 2029 World Cruise to feature Cape Town overnight and exclusive event
Seabourn will include an overnight stay in Cape Town and an exclusive shoreside event in the city during its 138-day 2029 World Cruise.
MSC Cruises cancels Armonia repositioning voyage to South Africa over Red Sea
MSC Cruises has cancelled MSC Armonia’s repositioning voyage to South Africa due to the security situation in the Red Sea region.
Cunard features overnight calls in Cape Town and Durban on 2027 World Cruise
Cunard will include maiden calls in Durban and an overnight stay in Cape Town during Queen Victoria’s 2027 World Voyage.
Seven Seas Prestige to feature largest fitness centre in Regent Seven Seas Cruises fleet
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed details of the wellness facilities aboard Seven Seas Prestige, which is scheduled to enter service in December 2026.
Oceania Cruises marks launch of new Oceania Sonata at Fincantieri shipyard
Oceania Cruises and Fincantieri have launched Oceania Sonata at the Marghera shipyard in Italy ahead of the new ship’s scheduled delivery in 2027.
Celebrity Reflection to gain 59 new staterooms in major 2027 refurbishment
Celebrity Reflection is expected to gain 59 additional staterooms during a major refurbishment scheduled for early 2027.
Azamara Cruises reveals 3 World Cruise options for expanded 2029 programme
Azamara Cruises has revealed plans for three World Cruise itineraries in 2029, ranging from 139 to 195 nights.
Holland America Line adds poolside live music venues to Oosterdam and Zuiderdam
Holland America Line will add poolside live music venues to Oosterdam and Zuiderdam as part of its Evolution fleet upgrade programme.
Liberty of the Seas completes catering, dining and accommodation upgrades
Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas has completed a modernisation refit and refurbishment project covering accommodation, dining, and public areas across the ship.
Explora Journeys cancels 2027/28 Middle East and Red Sea cruise programmes
Explora Journeys has cancelled its 2027/2028 Middle East and Red Sea programmes amid the evolving situation in the region.
Fincantieri and Viking sign contracts for 2 new cruise ships for 2032
Fincantieri and Viking have signed contracts for two new ocean cruise ships scheduled for delivery in 2032.
MSC Cruises cancels 2027/28 World Europa Middle East winter season
MSC Cruises has cancelled MSC World Europa’s planned 2027/2028 Middle East season as part of a wider deployment reshuffle.
Norwegian Aura to introduce new dining venues and expanded 2-deck spa
Norwegian Cruise Line has detailed the dining and wellness venues planned for Norwegian Aura, including several concepts new to the brand.
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