Stefano Borzone, SVP global port operations and development, will be leaving Princess Cruises to pursue new opportunities.

Porto predicts 2023 will be a record year, as it reports an 88% increase in passenger numbers and a 12% rise in calls during the first half, compared to the same period in 2022.

Cruise Baltic launched a new strategy for responsible cruising that focuses on sustainability and re-establishing cruising to exceed pre-pandemic levels.

The International Galápagos Tour Operators Association (IGTOA) is calling on Ecuador to limit land-based tourism growth in the archipelago following a concerning UNESCO report.

Stretches of AIDAsol’s 2024/2025 world cruise, varying in duration between 33 and 84 days, can now be booked with prices starting at €3,650 per person including a €700 early booking discount if booked by April 30, 2024, subject to availability.

TUI River Cruises reported the most successful day of sales across its portfolio, with a 170% increase in bookings year on year.

Disney Dream has called at the Port of Kiel – the first Disney Cruise Line ship ever to have done so.

New Zealand destination marketing consultant Tony Rogers will work with the New Zealand Cruise Association on the development of a national cruise strategy.

Helge Møller will step down as managing director of Cruise Destination Hardangerfjord later this year and going forward both the destination and its two ports will be managed by Inge Tangerås, currently managing director at Cruise Norway.

MSC Cruises has opened sales for its winter 2024-25 season with more than 150 voyages, while details regarding its itineraries in South America, Southern Africa and the Far East during winter 2024-25 are soon to be provided.