Asia cruising is back, declared Dickson Chin, md of Wallem Ship Agency during a panel discussion focussing on the region he moderated at Seatrade Cruise Global.

Actor Jonathan Bennett was made an honorary Italian on stage in order to fulfill his godfather's duty: naming Carnival Firenze during Long Beach festivities Wednesday evening.

Sun Princess festivities kicked off with an energetic medley of sun-themed songs and drumming before actress Hannah Waddingham officially named the newest Princess Cruises ship.

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings announced the departure of CFO Craig Felenstein, effective May 31.

Seabourn Odyssey's 22-day farewell voyage in September will include tributes, appearances by the ship's original team and performing cast, local artists and commemorative gifts.

MSC Group, MSC Foundation and Mercy Ships International are teaming to prepare for the construction of a new hospital ship to deliver free surgery and training to thousands of people in Africa each year.

Windstar Cruises is expanding and rebranding its guest services department, including appointing Jaymi Fiveash as senior director of vacation planning and Andrew Ironstone as director of outbound consumer sales.

Carnival Paradise on Sunday afternoon rescued 27 Cuban nationals adrift at sea and signaling for assistance.

Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy’s significant contributions to cruise travel were recognized with Cruise Lines International Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024.

Neil Palomba is returning to MSC Cruises USA as EVP operations, and Josef Jungwirth is joining as VP food & beverage operations.