Norwegian Keeps Drink Packages at Great Stirrup Cay After Reversal

Cruise lines are turning private islands into profit centers, but guests still expect onboard-style perks ashore. Norwegian’s walk-back shows how sensitive that trust is.

Hurtigruten Names Matthew Stuart Sales Director for UK and New Markets

As expedition cruising heats up, Hurtigruten is doubling down on the travel trade in the United Kingdom and new markets to keep Nordic itineraries front of mind with advisors.

TUI River Cruises Orders Two Methanol-Ready Ships for 2028

As river cruising adds capacity across Europe, TUI is betting that cleaner fuel ready ships and a refreshed onboard style will help it stand out against incumbents.

Virgin Voyages Sets Four-Ship Caribbean Rendezvous for 2027

As Caribbean capacity swells, Virgin is betting on a shared, made-for-video moment to turn separate sailings into one community and sharpen its edge against rivals.

Oasis of the Seas Turns Back Near Cuba After Man-Overboard Hoax

A single prank at sea can trigger costly search-and-rescue responses and raise fresh questions about teen supervision on spring break sailings as cruise lines tighten conduct rules.

P&O Cruises Adds St. Kitts Homeport for Iona Fly-Cruises in 2027

Basseterre's shift from day stop to turnaround highlights a Caribbean race for fly and cruise gateways, aiming to keep more visitor spending and jobs onshore.

Four Seasons I Sets Sail From Málaga on Debut Mediterranean Cruise

Four Seasons’ debut yacht shows hotel brands are turning boutique yachting into a competitive arena, raising expectations for service-led small-ship travel.

Norwegian Jade Sails From Peru on 17-Night Cruise to San Diego

Repositioning cruises are becoming sought-after itineraries, as lines turn seasonal moves into destination-rich runs that can bring fresh tourism to smaller Pacific ports.

AIDA Sets Hamburg Celebrations for 30th Anniversary in 2026

AIDA is turning its anniversary into a Hamburg-wide showcase that underscores how cruise brands rely on marquee homeports and travel sellers to defend share in a crowded market.

Royal Caribbean Cancels 20+ Freedom of the Seas PortMiami Sailings

The move underscores how fluid cruise deployments have become as Royal Caribbean shifts ships to match demand, leaving Miami’s summer lineup less predictable.

China Tourism Group, CSSC Back Two New Cruise Ships for Adora

China’s drive to build its own cruise fleet is gathering pace, strengthening domestic shipbuilding know-how and setting up Adora to compete as Asia’s cruise market rebounds.

Fred. Olsen Offers Up to £50 Off Select Cruises for 2026-27

The offer underscores how boutique cruise brands are leaning on travel agents and regional ports like Newcastle to keep shoulder-season demand steady for smaller ships.