Amadeus River Cruises has promoted Marcus Leskovar to president and appointed a new vice president of sales as it sharpens its focus on expanding market share in North America.
Atlas Ocean Voyages is building its first-ever luxury expedition sailing yacht, combining wind power, hybrid technology, and boutique hospitality for global exploration starting in 2028.
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed details of Norwegian Aura, a next-generation ship debuting in 2027 with expanded outdoor spaces, family-focused attractions, and Caribbean itineraries from Miami.
Royal Caribbean Group has confirmed the launch date for Points Choice, a new flexible loyalty program allowing cruisers to allocate earned points across its three cruise brands.
Cunard has officially launched its 2026 world cruises, with Queen Anne and Queen Mary 2 departing Southampton on simultaneous globe-spanning voyages.
Royal Caribbean has canceled all visits to its private destination in Labadee, Haiti, through the end of 2026, citing ongoing security risks and shifting affected itineraries to alternative Caribbean ports.
The Bahamas has announced plans to develop a new cruise port on Mayaguana, one of its most remote islands, signaling a shift for a destination long known for untouched, low-impact travel.
Trafalgar will enter France’s river cruise market in 2027 with a new Seine itinerary, adding a third ship to its growing fleet and tapping into rising demand for immersive river travel.
Norwegian Cruise Line is bringing back its iconic “It’s Different Out Here” tagline with a modern twist, repositioning the brand around freedom, flexibility, and meaningful travel experiences for today’s families.
MSC Cruises is expanding its live-to-film entertainment lineup by debuting ‘Dirty Dancing: In Concert’ aboard MSC Poesia during its inaugural Alaska season, combining iconic music, live performances, and upgraded onboard experiences.
JetBlue Vacations has launched a rare winter promotion offering up to 100% off base airfare when travelers book select Royal Caribbean cruise packages.
Oceania Cruises has officially adopted an adults-only policy for all new bookings, reinforcing its focus on calm, refined travel experiences for mature guests.
Oceania Cruises has revealed details of six suite categories aboard Oceania Sonata, highlighting larger accommodations and new layouts ahead of the ship’s 2027 debut.
A U.S. appeals court has temporarily blocked Hawaii’s new cruise tax just hours before it was due to take effect, pausing a controversial measure challenged by the cruise industry.
From ultra-luxury yacht debuts to record-breaking megaships, 2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for the cruise industry’s next generation of vessels.