Cruise news (Small Cruise Lines-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Regent's Seven Seas Navigator to become Crescent Seas' first residential ship
Seven Seas Navigator - the oldest vessel in Regent Seven Seas Cruises/RSSC's fleet, is slated for conversion into a luxury residential yacht in 2026...
March 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
NYK Cruises (Japan) prepares for the launch of luxury vessel Asuka III
Japan’s cruise industry is poised for significant expansion in the luxury sector with the upcoming launch of Asuka III by NYK Cruises...
February 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Poseidon Expeditions opens bookings for 2026 Arctic & 2026-2027 Antarctic cruises
Poseidon Expeditions, a specialist in small-ship voyages to remote polar regions, has opened bookings for its 2026 Arctic and 2026-2027 Antarctic...
February 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Orient Express Corinthian cruise ship's construction started with the keel-laying at STX France
On January 31st, 2025, Orient Express and the French shipbuilder Chantiers de l'Atlantique (STX France) conducted a dual ceremony at the shipyard in...
February 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
SeaDream Yacht Club makes waves as first cruise line to accept cryptocurrency payments
SeaDream Yacht Club announced that guests can now book its ultra-luxury voyages to global destinations using cryptocurrency. Effective immediately...
January 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ponant Explorations Group acquires majority stake in Aqua Expeditions
The France-based Compagnie du Ponant, a major luxury expedition cruise company, acquired a majority stake in Aqua Expeditions/fleet. Renowned for its...
January 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador Cruise Line and CFC merge to form the Ambassador Group
The British company Ambassador Cruise Line and the French company Compagnie Francaise de Croisieres (CFC) announced a merger, establishing the...
January 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
SunStone Ships and CMHI China launched final INFINITY Class vessel Douglas Mawson
On November 29th, the Florida USA-based cruise shipowner SunStone Ships (subsidiary of SunStone Maritime Group) launched Douglas Mawson - the 7th and...
December 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Oceanwide Expeditions triumphs in Weddell Sea despite challenging ice conditions
The expedition vessel mv Ortelius has successfully navigated the challenging waters of the Weddell Sea, enabling tourists to visit the emperor...
November 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Albatros Expeditions joins CLIA to strengthen industry presence
Albatros Expeditions/fleet officially joined CLIA/Cruise Lines International Association, enhancing its presence within the broader expedition travel...
November 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
World's largest sailing ship Orient Express Corinthian combines art deco elegance with modern...
The first of the two Accor Group-owned/Orient Express Silenseas-operated newbuild ships is scheduled to launch in June 2026, charting courses...
November 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Sea Cloud Spirit ship scheduled for roundtrip cruises from Venice in 2025 summer
Sea Cloud Cruises/fleet will introduce on its flagship Sea Cloud Spirit a new series of 9-night roundtrips from Venice (Italy) in summer 2025. For...
October 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Heritage Expeditions introduces unique itineraries to Japan and the Philippines for 2025-2026
The New Zealand-based, family-owned expedition travel company Heritage Expeditions/fleet has launched its Authentic Small Ship Expedition...
October 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Oceanwide Expeditions introduces free onboard internet for Antarctic 2024-2025 season
Oceanwide Expeditions/fleet, a leading operator in the polar expedition cruise industry for 30+ years, has announced the introduction of...
October 14, 2024 - Accidents
Villa Vie Odyssey finally sets sail after 4-month delay
The Villa Vie Odyssey finally departed from Belfast (Northern Ireland) on Monday night (September 30th) after a 4-month delay but encountered further...
October 4, 2024