Ocean Cruising

Norwegian Cruise Line vessel Norwegian Spirit docked at the Port of Currimao, Ilocos Norte in the Northern Philippines on Wednesday, 25th December.

Leading experiential travel brand Silversea just announced 230 new voyages for 2026 to 2027, expanding its industry-leading destination offerings. 

The Mexican government announced that changes to its Federal Law of Rights tax aimed at cruise passengers has been put off until June 2025.

Oceania Cruises recently announced that the installation of the world’s first and largest satellite constellation, Starlink, has been completed on all ships.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveiled its striking new brand positioning today, 5th December, with a campaign that sports a strong and distinctive creative look and powerful Unrivalled at Sea tagline.

Windstar Cruises announced the hiring of Jess Peterson as its new director of destination experience  and itinerary planning. 

Windstar Cruises floated out its newest vessel, the Star Seeker, on Monday, 25th November, at the WestSEA Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.

Oceania Cruises celebrates 15 years of The Culinary Centre, the first-ever hands-on cooking school at sea, with an array of new classes for 2025 and beyond.

Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas has made its way to Singapore for its first-ever season in Asia. 

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) announced that it has appointed two-time Emmy Award-winning actor Eric Stonestreet as the godfather of its latest vessel, the Norwegian Aqua.

Vacationers are in for more ways to make memories across Royal Caribbean’s latest combination of tropical and Northeast 2026-27 getaways

Luxury ocean cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises does its part to help the American Cancer Society with the launch of the Relay For Life at Sea.

PONANT is slated to offer four new sailings In November and December 2025 that take travellers on a voyage of exploration.

Philippines and the European Union launched a Technical Assistance Project (TAP) to improve Filipino seafarers’ training, education, and working conditions in the country

The opening discussions of Crew Connect Global, the event currently being held in tandem with Seatrade Cruise Asia in Manila, seek to delve into the different aspects of maritime crewing, as well as the need for cruise and shipping firms to properly invest in human resources.

The Philippine tourism department is going over options to make the country more appealing to the cruise sector.

Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jnr cited the potential of the Philippines as one of the world’s foremost cruise tourism hubs during his address at the welcome reception held for Seatrade Cruise Asia on the evening of Monday, 11th November, at The Okada Manila.

Scenic Group announced that its vessel, the Scenic Eclipse, successfully completed its emergency drydock in Galveston, TX. 

Cunard gets ready for the holidays with its best promotions for Black Friday and Cyber Monday for salings well into 2026.

Seatrade Cruise Asia 2024 officially opens in the Philippines tonight at a welcome reception at The Cove at the Okada Manila, kicking off a major industry event that will run till Wednesday, 13th November.