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Cruises, News

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Names John Chidsey CEO

By Yuliya Karotkaya Feb 13, 2026 • 2 mins read

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has appointed board member and former Subway CEO John Chidsey as chief executive, replacing Harry Sommer.

By Thomas Grant Feb 3, 2026 • 3 mins read

Cruises, News

Amsterdam Considers Ending Ocean Cruise Visits by 2035 as Overtourism Debate Intensifies

By Thomas Grant Feb 3, 2026 • 3 mins read

Amsterdam is weighing a future without ocean cruise ships, with city officials exploring a potential ban by 2035 amid sustainability concerns and growing pressure to curb overtourism.

Cruises, News

Royal Caribbean Group Sees Record Booking Momentum Heading Into 2026

By Yuliya Karotkaya Jan 30, 2026 • 2 mins read

Royal Caribbean Group closed 2025 with some of the strongest booking weeks in its history, signaling continued demand growth across its cruise brands into 2026.

Cruises, News

Amadeus River Cruises Strengthens North America Strategy With Leadership Promotions

By Yuliya Karotkaya Jan 22, 2026 • 2 mins read

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.

By theblogismine@gmail.com Jan 22, 2026 • 1 min read

Cruise Travel

By theblogismine@gmail.com Jan 22, 2026 • 1 min read

Cruise Travel delivers news and analysis on cruise tourism, cruise lines, ships, itineraries, and cruise industry trends worldwide.

By Thomas Grant Jan 17, 2026 • 3 mins read

Cruises, News

Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils Norwegian Aura, Its Largest Ship Yet

By Thomas Grant Jan 17, 2026 • 3 mins read

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.

By Christopher Lane Jan 15, 2026 • 3 mins read

News, Tourism

ASTA Leads Industry Push for Commission Transparency After Norwegian Cruise Line Decision

By Christopher Lane Jan 15, 2026 • 3 mins read

ASTA and major travel industry partners are calling for greater commission transparency after Norwegian Cruise Line eliminated non-commissionable fares, marking a potential turning point for advisor compensation.

By Thomas Grant Jan 14, 2026 • 3 mins read

Cruises, News

Royal Caribbean Extends Labadee Suspension Through 2026 Amid Ongoing Haiti Safety Concerns

By Thomas Grant Jan 14, 2026 • 3 mins read

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.

By Thomas Grant Jan 13, 2026 • 3 mins read

Cruises, News

Norwegian Cruise Line Revives ‘It’s Different Out Here’ With a Modern Brand Reset

By Thomas Grant Jan 13, 2026 • 3 mins read

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.

By Thomas Grant Jan 13, 2026 • 3 mins read

Luxury Travel, News, Tour Operators

Arrivia Acquires Bon Voyage Travel to Strengthen Luxury Cruise Leadership

By Thomas Grant Jan 13, 2026 • 3 mins read

Arrivia has acquired Bon Voyage Travel in a move that deepens its position in the premium and luxury cruise market while preserving Bon Voyage’s advisor-led service model.

By Thomas Grant Jan 8, 2026 • 3 mins read

Cruises, News

Oceania Cruises Moves to Adults-Only Sailings to Define a More Tranquil Experience

By Thomas Grant Jan 8, 2026 • 3 mins read

Oceania Cruises has officially adopted an adults-only policy for all new bookings, reinforcing its focus on calm, refined travel experiences for mature guests.

By Thomas Grant Jan 3, 2026 • 3 mins read

Cruises, News

U.S. Appeals Court Halts Hawaii Cruise Tax Ahead of Planned Launch

By Thomas Grant Jan 3, 2026 • 3 mins read

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.

By Thomas Grant Jan 2, 2026 • 3 mins read

Cruises, News

Luxury Cruise Ships Take Center Stage as 2026 Ushers in a New Era at Sea

By Thomas Grant Jan 2, 2026 • 3 mins read

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.

By Thomas Grant Dec 22, 2025 • 3 mins read

Cruises, News

Holland America Line Plans Patriotic Cruise for America’s 250th Anniversary

By Thomas Grant Dec 22, 2025 • 3 mins read

Holland America Line will mark America’s 250th anniversary with a special Fourth of July cruise in 2026, blending historic ports, onboard celebrations, and patriotic programming.

By Thomas Grant Dec 21, 2025 • 3 mins read

Cruises, News

Disney Cruise Line Takes Delivery of Disney Adventure, Its Largest Ship Ever, Ahead of Singapore Debut

By Thomas Grant Dec 21, 2025 • 3 mins read

Disney Cruise Line has officially taken delivery of Disney Adventure, its largest ship to date, marking a major milestone as the cruise line prepares for its first long-term expansion into Asia.