Cruise News

• MSC Cruises officially named its new flagship MSC World America at a star-studded ceremony in Miami on April 9, 2025.

• Actress Drew Barrymore served as Godmother, joined by Orlando Bloom, as part of the cruise line’s “Let’s Holiday” campaign.

• The ship will begin its inaugural season in the Caribbean, featuring unique onboard districts and stops at MSC’s private island, Ocean Cay.

In a grand celebration at the world’s largest cruise terminal in Miami, MSC Cruises officially named its...

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German shipbuilder Meyer Werft has officially begun construction on Carnival Festivale, a new LNG-powered cruise ship being built for Carnival Cruise Line, a brand of Carnival Corporation. The milestone was marked by the ceremonial cutting of the ship’s first steel.

Carnival Festivale will be the fourth Excel-class ship in Carnival’s fleet and is designed to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) — a cleaner alternative to traditional marine fuels.

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China’s first domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Magic City, completed its 100th voyage...

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• Asuka III Offers Premium Features and Expanded Itineraries
• 3. NYK Cruises Partners with Oriental Land Co. for New Disney-Themed Ship
• 4. OLC’s Wish-Class Cruise Ship to Begin Operations in 2029

NYK Cruises’ new luxury ship, Asuka III, is being built at Meyer Werft and is due to start service on July 20, 2025. The vessel will offer an improved cruising experience, featuring additional cabins, upgraded onboard facilities, and higher-class services than the previous one, Asuka II (previously...

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• More Caribbean Cruises: MSC Cruises Strengthens Presence at Port Canaveral.
• Port Canaveral to Host MSC Grandiosa and a New World Class Ship by 2027.
• MSC Cruises Enhances Caribbean Offerings with Expanded Port Canaveral Deployment.

Geneva, Switzerland – 27 January 2025 – MSC Cruises has announced an expansion of its cruise products from Port Canaveral, offering more options for travellers to enjoy from the popular Florida port. The move includes adding a fourth World Class ship and increased...

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In a significant milestone for both MEYER WERFT and Disney Cruise Line, the new cruise ship, Disney Treasure, was officially delivered today. This impressive vessel showcases some of the most advanced and innovative entertainment facilities in the cruise industry. Remarkably, the Disney Treasure was completed ahead of schedule and is set to welcome guests starting in December.

Bernd Eikens, CEO of MEYER WERFT, expressed pride in the successful handover, highlighting the...

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• Steel-cutting ceremony held for Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ new ultra-luxury ship, “Seven Seas Prestige”.
• The ship will offer advanced environmental technologies and luxury experiences.
• First of the new Prestige Class, following the successful Explorer series.

Today marked the steel-cutting ceremony for “Seven Seas Prestige,” a new ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, a brand of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. The ceremony took place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Marghera,...

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• CDC Random Inspections Reveal 19 Cruise Ships with Perfect Scores in 2024.
• Norovirus Outbreaks on the Decline, but Cruise Ships Remain at Risk.
• 19 Cruise Ships Earn 100 in CDC Sanitation Inspections.

The CDC is aggressively working towards cruise ships being maintained at sanitary standards that prevent the spread of highly contagious illnesses, such as norovirus. In the process, the CDC conducts random inspections throughout the year on cruise liners and assesses their cleanliness and...

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The Red Sea will soon have a new private island development. This island will be able to accommodate up to 2,000 cruise ship passengers at once and will offer luxurious amenities such as private villas, a beach club, and various dining options. Cruise Saudi has partnered with PC Marine Services to create this exclusive destination for cruise ship passengers, according to Arabian Business.

This project is a strategic step in Cruise Saudi’s vision to enhance the cruise sector...

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