News in Brief:Seatrade Cruise News Latest Headlines

 

J July 25 deadline to enter the Seatrade Cruise Awards 2025 The deadline is approaching to enter this year’s Seatrade Cruise Awards, now in their 19th year. Read full story

Meyer Turku delivers Icon 2, Star of the Seas Superstar Diana Ross is scheduled to name the ship during August festivities at Port Canaveral. Read full story Oceania Cruises orders two more newbuilds upon Allura's delivery Oceania Allura caps the Allura class while the newbuilds are Nos. 3 and 4 in the next-gen Sonata series. Read full story Viking is building its first India river cruise vessel The 15-day 'Wonders of India' itinerary combines an eight-day Brahmaputra River voyage with a guided land program with overnights in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Read full story

Seatrade Cruise Talks > Cruise Pioneers Episode 9 | Cutting Food Waste with Smart Tech > Cruise Pioneers Episode 8 | Toward Zero-Emission Cruising Along the Norwegian Coast > Cruise Pioneers Episode 7 | Estonia's Smart Maritime Vision, with Trade Estonia Seatrade Cruise Review - June 2025 > View the digital issue of the June 2025 Seatrade Cruise Review Seatrade Cruise Orderbook - June 2025 > Download the June 2025 Seatrade Cruise Orderbook now

Four Lindblad ships gather for naming of new Galápagos pair National Geographic Delfina and National Geographic Gemini were officially ushered into the fleet. Read full story Four Seasons Yachts' new CEO is Ben Trodd With a quarter century of Four Seasons experience, he brings 'brand and luxury insight, operational rigor and leadership vision.' Read full story Panama ends incentives for homeporting cruise ships The program was created in 2019 as the new Panama Cruise Terminal was being prepared to open on the Pacific, supplementing Colón 2000 on the Atlantic. Read full story Korean Nanta culinary show coming to Genting Dream and Star Navigator The non-verbal theatrical show combines comedy, percussion and culinary arts. Read full story Upcoming Seatrade Cruise Events Seatrade Europe 10 - 12 September 2025. Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH. Hamburg. Germany. Attracting a powerful network of industry influencers, Seatrade Europe is the home of opportunities. Registration is now live and free for cruise executives. Find out more › Seatrade Cruise Awards 10 September 2025. Hamburg, Germany alongside Seatrade Europe Established in 2006, the awards are globally recognised as a mark of true success in cruise. If you or your team made a notable contribution to the industry, share the achievement with us before 25 July 2025. Find out more › Seatrade Cruise Global 13 - 16 April 2026. Miami Beach Convention Center. Miami Beach. FL. USA Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 was a success! The industry gathered to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Seatrade Cruise Global, check it out! Find out more › F&B@Sea 15 - 16 April 2026. Mana Wynwood Convention Center. Miami. FL. USA. The industry met from 09-10 April at F&B@Sea for an unparalleled celebration of cruise drinking and dining innovation and excellence. Check out the show! Find out more ›

Barcelona awards PowerCon €12.2m for shore power at MSC terminal Planning and initial work for shore power at MSC Cruises' terminal at Adossat wharf is currently underway, with the system scheduled to become operational in 2027. Read full story Silversea introduces Galápagos charter flights The Quito-San Cristóbal service includes private check-in, an upgraded in-flight meal and more space. Read full story American Patriot named July 4th in Newport festivities It is the first vessel in American Cruise Lines' new Patriot class. Read full story Celestyal affirms Arabian Gulf plans at Oracle Red Bull Racing event Racing forward with its Arabian Gulf strategy, Celestyal offered travel trade professionals an update on its plans for the region during an exclusive event at the prestigious Red Bull F1 headquarters in the UK. Read full story

Starboard Group brings new Invicta tequila to sea It is the first time Starboard has spearheaded the creation of a branded, premium spirit from concept to shelf. Read full story HX Foundation awards €222K in charitable grants 'We’re proud to support both new applicants and returning partners, as they carry out meaningful work on the ground, in communities and at sea,' Henrik Lund said. Read full story Star Clippers promotes Cyndi Denman to sales director And Sheryll Pyle joins as business development executive for the Southeast US region. Read full story International speakers for Cruise360 Australasia 2025 ‘Never before have we had so many visiting speakers from other parts of the world,' Joel Katz said. Read full story

A-ROSA launching high-speed satellite Wi-Fi on six ships Passengers will be able to book the new internet packages from mid-July. Read full story Regent scores record booking day for new Seven Seas Prestige The $25K a night Skyview Regent Suite sold out on six of 13 available inaugural season cruises. Read full story Cunard bringing back Le Gavroche at Sea with chef Michel Roux The two-star Michelin chef will host exclusive dining experiences on board Queen Anne next year. Read full story Emerald Raiya debuts in Emerald Cruises’ 2027-28 Yacht Collection The programme features new itineraries and port for four yachts, with details on a fifth, Emerald Xara, to come. Read full story