Have Unpredictable Water Levels Made European River Cruising Impractical?
As another record-breaking heat wave blasts across Europe, near-record low water levels on the Danube continue to wreak havoc on the river cruise
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River Cruise
Executives
Star Clippers
Star Clippers’ Leadership Change Positive for This Unique Brand
After a week aboard Star Clippers’ Royal Clipper in the Adriatic, it’s clear the brand’s sailing ethos remains intact. The 2000-built ship is
Ports
Santorini Port Calls Become More Challenging with Wall Collapse
A collapsed wall has caused chaos for Santorini-bound cruise passengers, closing Fira’s stepped road to passenger and donkey traffic. The wall, which collapsed
Cruise Lines
Villa Vie Residences
Villa Vie Residences Expands Fleet with Former Veendam
Villa Vie Residences has announced it will expand its existing fleet of seagoing residential ships with the addition of a new vessel, to
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Executives
Sea Cloud
Sea Cloud Appoints Kevin Smith as President, Americas
Small-ship sailing brand Sea Cloud has promoted Kevin Smith to president of the Americas, as the traditionally German brand looks increasingly to court
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Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Scraps Labadee Calls for Another Year
Royal Caribbean Group recently announced it would extend cancellations at its private port of Labadee, Haiti, through June 2027 – a move that
Business
Will Softening Travel Demand Affect the Cruise Industry?
Though many in the travel and tourism industries have tried to put a happy face on it, the fact remains that travel continues
Celestyal Cruises
Cruise Lines
Celestyal Cruises Plans New Winter Itineraries, Programs
Celestyal Cruises’ John Diorio, vice president and managing director, North America, outlined a series of new initiatives for travel trade partners in a
Royal Caribbean
Perfect Day Mexico Turmoil Continues
Since Royal Caribbean Group’s ambitious plans to turn the Mexican port of Costa Maya into a private destination known as Perfect Day Mexico
Cruise Lines
Cunard
Cunard Deck Plans Reveal Changes Coming for Queen Mary 2
Deck plans available online for Cunard Line’s flagship, Queen Mary 2, show that the vessel will undergo some dramatic changes in 2027, adding
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Design
Have Mainstream Cruise Lines Lost the Plot?
At Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami this spring, the emphasis was clear: profits and shareholder value are the watchwords of the day.
Viking
Viking Appoints Leah Talactac as CEO
While announcing its Q1 2026 earnings, Viking revealed that it has appointed Leah Talactac as CEO, with founder Torstein Hagen moving to an
Destination Focus
Alaska 2026 Kicks Off with New Players
The 2026 Alaska cruise season has kicked off in a big way from Vancouver, Canada, and Seattle, Washington. This year – the busiest
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Cruise Lines
Close-In Bookings Increase in Popularity
As cruise operators release their Q1 2026 earnings, a decided pattern is emerging: the increase in popularity of close-in bookings. Close-in bookings are
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Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Q1 2026 Outlook Strong
Royal Caribbean Group’s Q1 2026 earnings call revealed strong results to analysts and investors, which exceeded the company’s revised guidance estimates. Royal Caribbean