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Average cruise passenger age drops by 11 years

New survey finds that the average age of a cruise passenger has declined since 2019

October 2024 • 1 min read

P&O Cruises launches its winter 2026-27 programme with new ports added

The British cruise line has added Galveston in Texas and Port Vila in Vanuatu as new destinations for winter 2026/27

October 2024 • 1 min read

The rumour mill: SS United States set to depart Philadelphia on October 25

As a permanent and welcoming fixture upon the Philadelphia skyline since July 1996, the iconic SS United States has officially changed hands and will depart for a watery grave on Friday, October 25 – if all goes to plan

October 2024 • 7 min read

Viking takes delivery of new Nile river ship

The luxury cruise line has taken delivery of its newest Nile River ship, Viking Sobek

October 2024 • 1 min read

Cunard announces 2026-27 sailings

The luxury cruise line has announced its new programme of voyages sailing from October 2026 to April 2027

October 2024 • 1 min read

Royal Caribbean celebrates first float-out of Star of the Seas

The cruise line has held a float-out ceremony for its second Icon Class ship, Star of the Seas, ahead of its summer 2025 debut

October 2024 • 1 min read

Carnival to deploy four ships in Australia

The line is adding two ships to its 2026/27 Australia itineraries, doubling its presence down under

October 2024 • 1 min read

Celebrity Cruises to launch first Grand Voyage

The line has announced its first ever Grand Voyage, a 110-night cruise visiting 55 destinations in 15 countries from Canada to Hong Kong

October 2024 • 1 min read

The rumour mill: The deal is done. SS United States will sink

Gossip surrounds recent court rulings regarding the fate of SS United States. Both the ship’s conservation group and Florida’s Okaloosa County have signed a contract to reef the iconic cruise liner, but politics are at play. So – is SS United States doomed? All evidence says yes. It’s just a matter of time

October 2024 • 7 min read

The rumour mill: Cruise lines won't go to Guernsey

According to various news sources, the Channel Island of Guernsey has fallen foul of major cruise lines. This feels hard to believe, as Guernsey offers stunning natural beauty, friendly people, and many attractions. Yet, cruise traffic continues to dip – so what’s going on?

September 2024 • 6 min read

TUI River Cruises launches second ship on the Nile

TUI River Cruises has launched TUI Bahareya, the line's second ship on the Nile

September 2024 • 1 min read

Cunard launches new promotion offering onboard credit

The new promotion runs from September 17 to December 9, 2024

September 2024 • 1 min read

The rumour mill: Is Norway banning cruise ships after 2025?

There’s been heavy miscommunication regarding Norway’s attitude towards fuel-powered cruise ships. So, let’s get this straight – is Norway banning cruise ships from 2026? The answer is both yes and no. Here’s the lowdown

September 2024 • 6 min read

Sir Richard Branson marries three couples onboard Virgin Voyages

Sir Richard Branson married the couples onboard as the cruise line announced wedding packages coming in April 2025

September 2024 • 1 min read

A shared humanity: SOS for SS United States

Eviction for the SS United States is fast approaching and no-one has come up with a better solution than simply sinking the national icon. For shame, America. SOS.

September 2024 • 11 min read

SS United States set to become artificial reef

It’s pretty much a done deal. SS United States – one of the finest cruise liners ever built – will now end her days as an artificial reef off the Florida coast

September 2024 • 6 min read