Cruise News

San Diego’s Board of Port Commissioners has selected Scott Chadwick as the Port of San Diego’s next president and CEO, according to a press release.“The board and I are pleased to announce the selection of Scott Chadwick,” said Frank Urtasun, chairman of Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners.Chadwick is currently the city manager of the City of Carlsbad and was selected after a search that began in February.His contract will be ratified at the board meeting on Dec 10, 224, and he is scheduled to begin at the port in mid-January, according to a press release.“Chadwick[...]

Oceania Cruises has announced that its Culinary Center has turned 15 years old.According to a press release, the cruise line said that to celebrate, it has launched new classes for 2025.The center is currently available on the Marina, Riviera, t Vista and Allura,  which will join the fleet in summer 2025.The new classes will spotlight dishes from the Pacific Northwest of the United States, Polynesia, and Australia. They explore a destination’s culture and history through food and hone core kitchen skills.The center boasts more than 60 classes in teaching kitchens, which have individual stations and professional-grade equipment.Chef Kathryn[...]

Albatros Expeditions has appointed Jakob Lunøe as its new CEO, according to a press release. With a background spanning the travel and technology industries, Lunøe brings experience in small-ship polar expeditions and expertise in digital transformation and customer engagement. He started his career as a tour leader overseeing voyages across Southeast Asia, the Mediterranean, and... Source link

Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled details about 10 sailings for 2026 that will commemorate America’s 250th birthday.The sailings comprise ship meetups and unique patriotic experiences, the line announced in a press release.The cruises include itineraries ranging from three to eight days. They will sail from six homeports, including Miami, Port Canaveral, Jacksonville, New York City, Long Beach and San Francisco.On July 4, 2026, America’s 250th birthday, seven ships sailing from east coast homeports will meet up near Celebration Key for a celebration at sea, while three ships will unite off the west coast near Ensenada.During the meetups, each ship[...]

MSC Cruises’ newest ship, the MSC World America, will offer a selection of 19 cabin types, according to a press release. The ship will feature Owner’s Suites in the MSC Yacht Club, spanning over 150m², and Duplex Suites with dedicated entertainment spaces. For guests seeking more affordable options, the ship will also offer balcony cabins... Source link

Norwegian Cruise Line is cancelling a total of 38 cruises onboard three of its ships, according to a statement sent to travel advisors.Sailing onboard the Norwegian Jewel, the Norwegian Star and the Norwegian Dawn, the cruises were scheduled to take place between November 2025 and April 2026.Cancelled cruises onboard the Norwegian Jewel include all the itineraries that were set to depart between Nov. 23, 2025, and April 5, 2026.The ship was scheduled to offer a series of 16 five- to 14-night cruises to the Caribbean and the Bahamas departing from Tampa.For the Norwegian Star, cancellations include the ship’s[...]