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Princess Marks New Years with Star Princess Alaska-Themed Float in Rose Parade
01/01/2026

Princess Marks New Years with Star Princess Alaska-Themed Float in Rose Parade

Princess Cruises rang in 2026 in full bloom with an appearance at the iconic 137th Rose Parade, unveiling its “Together in the Magic of Alaska” float. The company said its floral masterpiece depicted Star Princess sailing through Alaska’s beauty, marking the highly anticipated inaugural 2026 A...

Coral Adventurer Runs Aground; Guests to be Flown Back
01/01/2026

Coral Adventurer Runs Aground; Guests to be Flown Back

Coral Expeditions’ Coral Adventurer has run aground in Papua New Guinea on Saturday, according to a report by the BBC. According to the news source, the expedition vessel became stuck on a reef off the eastern coast of the archipelago with over 80 guests and 40 crew members onboard. Offering…

Ege Port Kusadasi Reports Record 2025 with 620 Calls and 995,000 Guests
01/01/2026

Ege Port Kusadasi Reports Record 2025 with 620 Calls and 995,000 Guests

Ege Port Kuşadası announced that it closed the 2025 cruise season with record-breaking numbers of cruise calls and passenger traffic. According to a press release, the Global Ports Holding-operated port welcomed nearly 620 cruise calls this year, reinforcing its leadership position in Türkiye. Th...

Atlas Sees 22 Percent Sales Jump in 2025; Strong 2026 Outlook
01/01/2026

Atlas Sees 22 Percent Sales Jump in 2025; Strong 2026 Outlook

Atlas Ocean Voyages said that it is seeing continued commercial momentum following a record sales performance in 2025. According to a press release, the company saw a 22 percent year-over-year increase in sales revenue, concluding the year in its strongest booked position to date. The luxury expedit...

Carnival CEO Weinstein to Lead the Ball Lighting in NYC
01/01/2026

Carnival CEO Weinstein to Lead the Ball Lighting in NYC

Carnival Cruise Line is returning to Times Square in New York to light the New Year’s Eve Ball for the fifth year in a row, with Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation, leading the company’s delegation as guests across Carnival’s fleet celebrate the new year with festivities at sea. In…

Marella Highlights Fruit Carving on Marella Explorer
01/01/2026

Marella Highlights Fruit Carving on Marella Explorer

Marella Cruises is offering unique fruit carving displays onboard the Marella Explorer, the company announced in a press release. According to the statement, the carvings are presented by Alfred Dizon, who is said to bring a blend of skill, tradition, and flair to the ship's culinary offerings. Orig...

Tianjin Oriental International’s New Ship Arrives in China
01/01/2026

Tianjin Oriental International’s New Ship Arrives in China

As it gets ready to enter service for Tianjin Oriental International Cruise Line, the former Costa Magica arrived in China earlier this month. Acquired by the Chinese cruise line in November, the 2004-built ship is set to undergo a refit ahead of welcoming its first guests in the Far East.…

Windstar’s New Star Seeker Kicks Off Maiden Season
01/01/2026

Windstar’s New Star Seeker Kicks Off Maiden Season

The Star Seeker officially kicked off its maiden season on December 28, 2025, beginning a trans-Atlantic crossing to the Caribbean. As the first newbuild ship to debut for Windstar Cruises in over three decades, the 9,300-ton vessel welcomed its first paying guests in Málaga, Spain. The Star Seeker...

Scenes From Funchal as Cruise Ships Welcome in 2026
01/01/2026

Scenes From Funchal as Cruise Ships Welcome in 2026

In what has become an industry tradition, 11 cruise ships were on hand in Funchal to welcome in 2026 in Portugal, with guests and crew getting a front row seat to the city's fireworks display. TUI Cruises had three of its vessels there, including the new Mein Schiff Relax, alongside…

Year in Review: The Top Cruise Stories of 2025
01/01/2026

Year in Review: The Top Cruise Stories of 2025

Cruise Industry News highlights some of the industry’s key headlines, developments and trends seen in 2025. Profitability Carnival Corporation reported full-year adjusted EBITDA of $7.2 billion, up over $1 billion compared to the prior year. With a load factor of 112 percent, the Royal Caribbean G...

Cruise Industry Trends for 2026 and Beyond
01/01/2026

Cruise Industry Trends for 2026 and Beyond

Cruise Industry News takes a look at the trends across the cruise business for 2026 and beyond. Larger Newbuilds Cruise ships will continue to grow in size over the next decade, with new vessels exceeding 200,000 tons debuting for all major brands. The lineup includes new record-breaking ships for N...

MSC to Add 10 New Ships by 2033
01/01/2026

MSC to Add 10 New Ships by 2033

With four additional vessels recently ordered at Meyer Werft, MSC Cruises is now set to welcome ten ships to its fleet over the next eight years. In addition to the newly ordered vessels, the company’s orderbook also includes six World-class ships from Chantiers de l’Atlantique. Cruise Industry ...

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