Cruise

What makes the cruise industry's bond with Alaska so strong?

After the world’s cruise lines once again came together in support of the Alaskan port city of Juneau following severe flooding, TTG’s Harry Kemble explores the enduring relationship between this unique destination and the cruise sector

Celebrity Cruises claims first with pre-registration for 2026 voyages

Celebrity Cruises claims an industry first initiative with the opening of a pre-register of interest for selected 2026 departures for agents and their clients

ECN welcomes three new members ahead of inaugural conference

Addition of Antarpply Expeditions, Golden Galapagos and Secret Atlas grows Expedition Cruise Network’s membership to 26

‘Cruise is having its moment’ says Clia UK boss as members hit 10,000

Speaking ahead of Clia Cruise Week, UK and Ireland managing director Andy Hamer hailed the industry’s post-Covid resurgence

Pandaw to launch new ship to meet 'rising' demand for cruises in India

Kochi Pandaw will be the Asian river specialist’s fourth vessel in India and will operate on the Kerala Backwaters

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines chooses Tui's Musement to power attractions offering

The line’s guests can now purchase tickets for thousands of attractions and activities thanks to the deal

Wellness cruise start-up inks deal to buy ship from 'major' firm

Slated to launch in 2026, the ship will feature a mix of private residencies and passenger suites as well sports and wellness amenities

Amadeus River Cruises to launch ship 'for all seasons' and water levels

The 164-passenger Amadeus Amara vessel will have a 1.3 metre-draft, which will lower fuel consumption and allow it to operate when water levels fluctuate

Explora Journeys names Aman chief Anna Nash as new president

Aman’s former chief commercial officer joins the ultra-luxury cruise line this week

Clia RiverView to return to Budapest next year hosting six ships

It will feature sessions, ship visits, a trade fair, break-out training sessions and overnight onboard stays and will run from 8 to 10 March.

Royal Caribbean aiming to double trade educational programme next year

Aaron Langford, the line’s UK and Ireland senior sales director, made the pledge the day after Royal Caribbean International launched its new trade loyalty programme Upper Deck

P&O Cruises facing threat of legal action over Ventura sickness claims

The line introduced additional protocols, including delaying embarkation by up to seven hours ahead of Ventura’s 25 May departure, to try to reduce the spread of infection on the ship

New Norway zero-emissions rules 'are a victory for those who didn't invest in greener future'

Norway will now punish cruise ships that do not comply with strict zero-emission rules by 2032 to protect its World Heritage fjords but not everyone is happy with the decision

Expedition Cruise Network names Monty Halls and Tudor Morgan as speakers for debut conference

The two-day conference will feature a programme of trade meetings, seminar content and panel discussions, networking opportunities and Expedition Cruise Awards

Norway to enforce strict zero-emissions rules on cruise ships by 2032

The new regulations which come into effect on 1 January 2026 won’t impact larger cruise vessels until 2032 due to the lack of technology currently available

Disney Cruise Line diverts ship away from climate protests in Amsterdam

The line is one of several that has been forced to amend itineraries with Amsterdam calls in recent weeks

APT hands promotions to Robin Griffiths and Becky Baumbach

From 2 September, Robin Griffiths and Becky Baumbach will take up the roles of national partnerships manager and national sales manager respectively

Royal Caribbean signs deal with shipbuilder to build fourth Icon vessel

The ship is scheduled for delivery to Royal Caribbean International in 2027, but the agreement with the Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku is subject to conditions

Tui River Cruises offers up five Nile sailings in first trade incentive

The line’s first trade incentive – ’Make it on Tui River Cruises’ – will give a handful of agents the chance to experience its newly refurbished Nile ship Tui Al Horeya

Celestyal to operate 'non-commercial' sailings in place of axed Red Sea cruises

Celestyal Journey’s maiden Arabian Gulf season now comprises of nine seven-night Desert Days sailings between November 2024 and March 2025, with the option to embark in either Doha, Abu Dhabi or Dubai

Ambassador forced to divert another ship due to Extinction Rebellion protest

The line confirmed Ambience will dock in IJmuiden rather than Amsterdam to avoid the climate protest on Monday 26 August

Royal’s new agent rewards programme to pay up to £500 per booking

Starting 3 September, the line will pay out up to £500 per booking via the new Upper Deck programme as well as a standard £10 for each group booking an agent makes

Carnival Cruise Line strikes deal with Northern Irish tour operator

The partnership means agents can use Travel Solutions’ platforms to book the Carnival Corporation brand’s packages for their customers

Ambassador renews ORCA charity partnership with new itinerary programme

The 2025/26 will see ocean conservationists join Ambience for 11 itineraries and Ambition for 10, the line confirmed