Meyer Werft has presented a new concept for a fully battery-electric cruise ship at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami, outlining a potential pathway towards significantly lower-emission operations within the sector.
Meyer Werft battery-electric cruise ship concept cuts emissions up to 95%
Queen Mary 2 calls in Durban ahead of 2026 grand voyage from Cape Town
Cunard Line’s Queen Mary 2 called in Durban on Thursday as part of her 110-night world voyage, marking a South African stopover ahead of her scheduled cruise from Cape Town on April […]
MSC Cruises delays European season for MSC Euribia despite US-Iran ceasefire
MSC Cruises has cancelled the first sailing of MSC Euribia’s European summer programme, following a delay in the vessel’s repositioning from the Arabian Gulf.
Crystal reveals specialty dining venues for Crystal Grace ahead of 2028 debut
Crystal has released new renderings showcasing specialty dining venues aboard its upcoming vessel Crystal Grace, offering further detail on the ship’s onboard experience ahead of its planned debut in June 2028.
Harmony of the Seas enters Cádiz drydock for major refit and refurbishment
Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas has entered drydock in Cádiz for a major refit and refurbishment ahead of its return to service and subsequent redeployment to the Caribbean.
Norwegian Sun goes into drydock ahead of 22-night 2026 Cape Town cruise
Norwegian Cruise Line has sent Norwegian Sun into drydock in Singapore ahead of her 22-night sailing from Cape Town to Southampton in May 2026.
Emerald Kaia completes Red Sea and Suez transits ahead of inaugural voyage
Emerald Cruises & Tours has launched its newest superyacht, Emerald Kaia, following a transit through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal that it brought it into the Mediterranean.
Oceania Cruises to refurbish Oceania Marina as part of fleetwide upgrade programme
Oceania Cruises will undertake a comprehensive refurbishment of Oceania Marina in October 2026 as part of a broader fleetwide upgrade strategy.
TUI Cruises reduces crew levels on Gulf-based ships amid ongoing operational pause
TUI Cruises has reduced onboard staffing levels across its two vessels currently positioned in the Arabian Gulf, as the pause in regional operations continues to affect deployment plans.
Windstar Cruises marks 40 years of Wind Star service with major refit and refurbishment
Windstar Cruises has marked the 40th anniversary of its first vessel, Wind Star, as the ship undergoes a major refurbishment programme ahead of its return to service in April 2026.
Cunard expands Queen Mary 2 2026 Transatlantic entertainment programme
Cunard is set to expand the onboard entertainment offering across all Transatlantic Crossings operated by Queen Mary 2 in 2026, introducing what it describes as its most extensive enrichment programme to date.
Cordelia Cruises expands fleet and refines India network with Southeast Asia focus
Cordelia Cruises is set to expand from a single-ship operation to a three-vessel fleet by the end of 2027, as the Indian cruise line focuses on redistributing capacity and strengthening its core […]
Viking floats out two newest Nile ships ahead of Egypt deployment in 2026
Viking has marked a key construction milestone for its expanding Egypt programme with the float out of two new Nile river vessels, Viking Ptah and Viking Sekhmet.
6 cruise ships in Arabian Gulf eye early May return as repositioning delays continue
Six cruise ships remain in the Arabian Gulf with repositioning voyages still on hold, but cruise line are now targeting an early May return to service in Europe and the Red Sea, […]
Celestyal Cruises working with Gulf authorities to resume sailings as soon as possible
Celestyal Cruises is continuing to coordinate closely with regional authorities in the Arabian Gulf as it prepares to reposition its vessels to Europe, with the company indicating that sailings will resume as […]
Holland America’s Koningsdam returns from refit with upgrades ahead of Alaska season
Holland America Line’s Koningsdam has returned to service following a two-week dry dock in the Bahamas, introducing a series of upgrades focused on accommodation, entertainment, and onboard flow ahead of its deployment […]
MSC Cruises confident in 2027/28 Arabian Gulf cruise season despite disruption
MSC Cruises has reaffirmed its commitment to the Arabian Gulf, confirming plans to return to the region for the 2027/28 winter season following the cancellation of its 2026/27 programme.
Hero of the Seas expands waterparks, dining, and family spaces in Icon evolution
Royal Caribbean International has outlined further details of the onboard experience planned for Hero of the Seas.
Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 heads for Cape Town following Singapore call on 2026 World Cruise
Cunard Line’s flagship Queen Mary 2 is set to cruise from Cape Town as part of her 2026 World Voyage, with the South African port forming a key stop on the ocean […]
Celestyal cancels April 2026 sailings as Gulf repositioning delays impact schedules
Celestyal Cruises has cancelled all of its remaining April 2026 sailings as its vessels remain in the Arabian Gulf awaiting repositioning to Europe, with the disruption affecting the start of its Mediterranean […]
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