Newsroom/Cruise

Disney Cruise Line is expanding, with the Disney Treasure debuting next month. It plans to double its fleet by 2031 and grow its experiences division.

According to its shipbuilder, MSC World America will become the cruise industry's most eco-friendly large vessel. LNG & advanced tech will reduce emissions and energy use.

Margaritaville at Sea Islander will host a dog-friendly cruise in November 2025, offering activities and services for 250 dogs and their owners.

According to a new CLIA study, 1.6M incremental jobs were created, and cruising contributes $85.6B to global GDP, with its growth outpacing that of the global economy.

Royal Caribbean says it will continue visiting its private resort in Labadee, Haiti after aviation authorities suspend flights to and from the country.

European river cruises traditionally hibernated after New Years, but lines like AmaWaterways and Viking now offer winter cruises with lower prices.

Disney Treasure’s first journey included a rescue at sea. The U.S. Coast Guard received a call for help from a sinking catamaran near Bermuda, Treasure was the closest ship to the vessel.

Crystal Cruises has confirmed orders for three new ships from Fincantieri, with deliveries in 2028, 2030, and 2032, each carrying 690 guests.

American Cruise Lines announced four new ships, bringing its portfolio to 10 vessels scheduled for completion over three years. The company will operate 21 ships in 2025.

Ambassador Cruise Line is making changes to its top ranks. Bob McGowan will join as chief experience officer, focused on enhancing the cruise line’s guest experience.

Celebrity’s final Edge-class, Celebrity Xcel (November 2025), blends popular features with new experiences. The new ship class, Project Nirvana, will debut around 2029.

Celestyal has added four sales professionals to its North American team to handle business development in the US South Central, Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions.

Riviera River Cruises has begun its rebranding in North America as Riviera Travel, the name it has long used in Europe and the U.K., where it is headquartered.