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Costa Cruises has announced that bookings for the 2027 edition of the World Cruise are now open.The company said in a press release that the cruise, onboard the Costa Deliziosa, will offer a 139-day experience, departing on Nov. 25, 2026, from Savona and arriving on April 12, 2027. The ship will cross five continents, visit 29 countries and call at 47 destinations.Costa added that the cruise offers an additional booking opportunity for the 100-day cruise with boarding in San Francisco.“With the World Cruise 2027, we want to offer a truly unique and unforgettable experience, combining the exploration of[...]

2025 will see various cruise ships undergoing significant refurbishments with the return of big drydock programs.Cruise Industry News looks at some of the key projects already announced for the year.For a complete overview of the global cruise ship drydock market, see the new 2025 Drydock and Refurb Report by Cruise Industry News.Norwegian BlissCruise Line: Norwegian Cruise LineCapacity: 4,200 guestsTonnage: 164,600Year built: 2018Date: January 2025Following the Norwegian Encore and the Norwegian Joy, the Norwegian Bliss underwent a significant refurbishment in early 2025.During the drydock, the Norwegian Cruise Line vessel saw several upgrades to its public areas and facilities. This[...]

The Pacific Explorer set sail from Fremantle on Friday to kick off its final voyage for P&O Cruises Australia.Sailing to Singapore, the 1997-built ship is now offering an 11-night repositioning cruise that features destinations in Indonesia and Malaysia.In addition to spending eight days at sea, the Pacific Explorer is set to visit Lombok and Langkawi as part of the itinerary.After being sold to Resorts World Cruises in late 2024, the ship is scheduled to be delivered to its new owners after arriving in Singapore.Originally built for Princess Cruises in the late 1990s, the Pacific Explorer is wrapping up[...]

Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty stressed that the company’s entry into the river cruise business in Europe was based on the attractive fundamentals of the business.He pointed out that the initial order for the Celebrity brand was for 10 ships, and that this was “not a hobby” for the company.“Our ambitions, however, go far beyond that,” Liberty said.“We see river cruising as an exciting growth opportunity that aligns with our strategy of turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations” Liberty continued.“River cruising is a sizable and attractive market that has experienced double-digit growth[...]

MSC announced plans to deploy its fourth World Class ship to Port Canaveral for the Winter 2027-28 season, offering year-round seven-night Caribbean cruises. According to a press release, the yet-to-be-named ship will join MSC World America as the second World Class vessel operating in North America. Additionally, the MSC Grandiosa will begin its year-round Caribbean... Source link

Six cruise ships underscored a record day for deep-sea vessels docking at Port Canaveral on January 25, as the port hosted some 25 ships.The day included six cruise ships from five different cruise lines, as well as six cargo vessels, eight space vessels, a gambling ship, and four bunker barges.The cruise ships included the Mardi Gras and Carnival Vista from Carnival Cruise Line, the Disney Treasure, Norwegian Epic, and representing Royal Caribbean Group: the Voyager of the Seas and Celebrity Equinox.Itinerary Breakdown:The Celebrity Equinox is calling Port Canaveral home for its seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise. The itinerary includes[...]