Profiles, news and original coverage from across the cruise industry.
Ambassador Cruise Line is a British premium-value cruise brand specialising in no-fly departures from UK regional ports. Launched in 2021, it operates the classic mid-sized ships Ambience and Ambition for the British market, while Renaissance joined the wider Ambassador fleet following the merger with France's CFC.
NYK Cruises is a Japanese cruise operator based in Yokohama and trading under the Asuka Cruise brand. Its fleet comprises the established Asuka II and the LNG-powered Asuka III, which entered service in 2025.
Azamara is an upmarket small-ship cruise line owned by Sycamore Partners. Its four ships carry up to approximately 700 guests and specialise in destination-intensive itineraries, extended port stays and overnight calls.
Blue Star Line is Clive Palmer's Australian company behind the proposed Titanic II ocean-liner project. It does not currently operate passenger cruises and has no ship under confirmed construction.
CalMac is Scotland's largest ferry operator, providing lifeline passenger and vehicle services across the Clyde and Hebrides network. Operated by CalMac Ferries Limited, the publicly owned business runs 35 vessels serving more than 50 destinations along Scotland's west coast.
Carnival Cruise Line is a contemporary cruise brand headquartered in Miami and owned by Carnival Corporation Ltd. Its 29 ships operate from homeports in North America, Europe and Australia, serving destinations including the Caribbean, The Bahamas, Mexico, Alaska and the South Pacific.
Celebrity Cruises is a premium cruise line owned by Royal Caribbean Group. Its 15-ship fleet includes five Edge Series ships, five Solstice Series ships, four Millennium Series ships and the Galápagos expedition vessel Celebrity Flora, with a new European river-cruise operation launching in 2027.
Costa Cruises is an Italian cruise line headquartered in Genoa and owned by Carnival Corporation Ltd. Its nine-ship fleet operates international holidays across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Caribbean, South America, the Middle East and other regions.
Cunard is a British luxury cruise brand founded in 1840 and owned by Carnival Corporation Ltd. Its four-ship fleet comprises Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Anne, offering worldwide cruises and the only regularly scheduled ocean-liner crossings between Southampton and New York.
Disney Cruise Line is a family-focused cruise brand owned by The Walt Disney Company. It operates eight ships in North America, Europe, the Pacific and Asia, with Disney Believe and four further vessels planned as the fleet expands to 13 ships by 2031.
Explora Journeys is the privately owned luxury ocean-travel brand of MSC Group. Launched in 2021 and headquartered in Geneva, it operates the all-suite Explora I, Explora II and Explora III, with three further Fincantieri-built ships scheduled to expand the fleet to six vessels by 2028.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is a British cruise operator with a three-ship fleet comprising Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral. Based in Ipswich and drawing on the Olsen family's shipping heritage dating to 1848, the line specialises in smaller-ship cruising, scenic waterways, regional UK departures and carefully timed destination-led itineraries.
Holland America Line is a premium cruise brand owned by Carnival Corporation Ltd. Founded in Rotterdam in 1873, its 11-ship fleet visits more than 450 ports across over 110 countries and territories.
Lindblad Expeditions is a New York-based small-ship expedition cruise operator whose National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions collection comprises 24 owned, leased and chartered vessels exploring all seven continents and major river regions.
Marella Cruises is TUI Group's British cruise line, operating five mid-sized ships: Marella Discovery, Marella Discovery 2, Marella Explorer, Marella Explorer 2 and Marella Voyager. Founded in 1996 and known as Thomson Cruises until 2017, Marella specialises in all-inclusive fly-cruise holidays aimed primarily at the UK market.
Margaritaville at Sea is a Florida-based cruise line operated by Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. under licence from Margaritaville Enterprises. Launched in 2022, the island-inspired brand operates Paradise and Islander, with the larger Beachcomber joining from Miami in January 2027.
MSC Cruises is a privately owned global cruise line headquartered in Geneva and part of MSC Group. Its 23-ship fleet sails across five continents, with year-round Mediterranean and Caribbean programmes and seasonal itineraries in Northern Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Norwegian Cruise Line is a contemporary cruise brand headquartered in Miami and owned by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Its 21-ship fleet sails to nearly 350 destinations worldwide and is known for Freestyle Cruising, flexible dining, entertainment and The Haven suite complex.
Oceania Cruises is an adults-only, culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line owned by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. It operates eight ships and has five Sonata-class newbuilds scheduled for delivery between 2027 and 2037.
P&O Cruises is a British cruise line headquartered in Southampton and owned by Carnival Corporation Ltd. Its seven-ship fleet offers family-friendly and adult-focused holidays from the UK, Mediterranean and Caribbean fly-cruises, and longer voyages to destinations around the world.
Phoenix Reisen is a family-owned German tour operator offering traditional ocean and river cruises. Founded in Bonn in 1973, it entered ocean cruising in 1988 and currently markets Amadea, Artania and Amera alongside an extensive programme using around 50 river ships.
Princess Cruises is a premium cruise brand owned by Carnival Corporation Ltd. Its 17-ship fleet visits more than 330 destinations across all seven continents and includes the LNG-powered Sphere-class ships Sun Princess and Star Princess.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is an all-inclusive ultra-luxury cruise line headquartered in Miami and wholly owned by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Its six operational ships carry between 496 and 750 guests, sailing to more than 550 destinations across seven continents, with Seven Seas Prestige due to join the fleet in December 2026.
Royal Caribbean International is a family-focused global cruise line owned by Royal Caribbean Group. Headquartered in Miami, it operates 30 ships as of August 2026, including the new Legend of the Seas, with itineraries spanning the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska, Asia, Australia and the South Pacific.
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is the ultra-luxury cruise and travel brand of privately owned Scenic Group. It operates European and Asian river cruises aboard its Scenic Space-Ships and worldwide ocean and expedition voyages aboard the Scenic Eclipse Discovery Yachts.
Seabourn is an ultra-luxury cruise line owned by Carnival Corporation & plc. Its five-ship fleet combines three small ocean ships with two purpose-built expedition vessels, offering all-suite voyages to more than 400 ports and every continent.
Silversea is an ultra-luxury cruise line operating an all-suite fleet of 12 small ocean and expedition ships. Founded in 1994 and owned by Royal Caribbean Group, the company combines worldwide Classic voyages with specialist expeditions to Antarctica, the Arctic and the Galápagos.
Swan Hellenic is a privately owned cultural expedition cruise line with roots dating to 1950. Relaunched in 2020, it operates the purpose-built ice-class ships SH Minerva, SH Vega and SH Diana on small-ship voyages across the polar regions and worldwide.
TUI Cruises is a Hamburg-based joint venture owned equally by TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Group. It operates nine premium ships under the Mein Schiff brand and owns the five-ship Hapag-Lloyd Cruises luxury and expedition business.
Viking is a destination-focused cruise and travel company operating more than 100 river, ocean and expedition ships across 21 rivers, five oceans and all seven continents.
Virgin Voyages is an adults-only cruise line backed by Virgin Group and Bain Capital. Its four-ship fleet comprises Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady, Resilient Lady and Brilliant Lady, offering cruises in the Caribbean, Europe, North America and Alaska with dining, Wi-Fi, group fitness and entertainment included in the fare.