Viking has appointed seven travel-industry partners as godparents of seven new river ships ahead of a joint naming ceremony in Amsterdam on 15 October 2026.
Holland America Line will introduce dedicated Lido Pool bandstands aboard Oosterdam and Zuiderdam as part of its $500 million Evolution programme.
Clive Palmer revived Titanic II in 2024 with a promised June 2027 maiden voyage, but no shipyard, construction contract or build programme has been announced.
MSC Cruises has cancelled MSC Armonia's 26-night voyage from Marghera to Durban because it says safe passage through the Suez Canal and Red Sea cannot be guaranteed.
Clare Balding, Celia Imrie, Ruby Wax and Dame Wendy Hall are among the prominent speakers joining Cunard voyages between August and December 2026.
From Chianti Classico near Livorno to volcanic vineyards below Mount Vesuvius, these five wine experiences offer cruise passengers a memorable alternative to the usual Italian city tour.
Valiant Lady is scheduled to make Virgin Voyages’ inaugural call at Hamburg on 24 August 2026, remaining overnight at Cruise Center Altona.