CLIA stands for Cruise Lines International Association, the world’s largest cruise industry trade organization. It represents cruise lines, travel advisors, ports, and suppliers, setting industry standards and promoting cruise travel globally. Travelers may see CLIA certification referenced by cruise-focused travel advisors.
Villa Vie Residences will launch its second residential cruise ship, Legacy, in 2029 with larger homes, expanded amenities and dual-ship residency access.
Barcelona is considering combined tourist taxes of up to €30 for short-stay cruise passengers as the city intensifies its overtourism crackdown.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will add three new ships in 2028, expanding on the Danube, Rhine and Mekong as luxury river cruising grows.
Global Travel Collection data shows hotel-branded voyages now account for 5% of future cruise bookings, with average trips priced at $40,000.
Fora raised $60 million in Series D funding at a $1 billion valuation as it expands its AI assistant and travel advisor platform.
Omio Group plans to acquire Rail Europe, combining travel technology, rail distribution and multimodal inventory across train, bus, air and ferry services.
Cruise demand is climbing into summer 2026, with Europe standing out for fuller ships, higher prices and stronger interest in Mediterranean and Northern routes.
China has launched its first cruise-to-nowhere voyage from Shanghai, turning Adora Magic City into the destination for a short high-seas escape.
Freedom Cruise Line is reviving plans for a mile-long floating city with homes, hotels, schools, hospitals and space for up to 80,000 people.
Viking’s new world cruise lineup expands long-duration ocean travel with routes spanning six continents, extended voyage options, and deeper destination programming.