19+ hour, 18+ min ago   (357+ words) Eidfjord (Norway) adopts new sustainability strategy for cruise tourism through 2030 CruiseMapper Eidfjord Municipal Council has formally approved Visit Eidfjord's Sustainability Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2030, reinforcing the Norwegian destination's long-term commitment to sustainable cruise tourism and responsible destination management.The strategy…...

17+ hour, 39+ min ago   (186+ words) Scylla's VIVA Cruises launches AI-powered Travel Advisor for river cruise bookings CruiseMapper Scylla's subsidiary VIVA Cruises has introduced a bespoke artificial intelligence platform designed to support travel agents and customers in identifying suitable river cruise itineraries through a personalised booking…...

17+ hour, 40+ min ago   (266+ words) Pandaw Cruises is expanding its Kerala Backwaters programme following strong demand for its inaugural sailings, introducing a second vessel and a new selection of 3- and 4-night itineraries designed to offer greater flexibility for travellers exploring southern India. The expansion follows…...

17+ hour, 42+ min ago   (169+ words) Majestic Princess returned to Greenock on Sunday, July 26th, as one of the largest cruise ships scheduled to visit the Scottish port during the 2026 season. The 143,700-gross-ton vessel of Princess Cruises arrived at the Ocean Terminal in misty conditions, making another…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (263+ words) VCL-Victory Cruise Lines has confirmed that Erie, Pennsylvania, will become an official port of call on its Great Lakes cruise programme from July 2028, following more than 18 months of planning with local and regional partners. The announcement was made during a…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (147+ words) Wärtsilä has entered into an 8-year Lifecycle Agreement with Carnival Corporation covering 4 LNG-powered cruise ships, including two vessels currently under construction. The contract represents the first long-term service agreement between the two companies for Carnival Corporation's LNG-fuelled cruise fleet. Wärtsilä…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (311+ words) The river cruise vessel Anna Katharina sustained bow damage after colliding with a lock at the Freudenau power plant on the Danube in Vienna during the early hours of Friday, July 24th, leaving 14 passengers and crew members injured. The 135-metre vessel,…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (512+ words) Seabourn unveils 54-voyage Ruby Collection to mark 40th anniversary in 2028 CruiseMapper...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (249+ words) Oceania Cruises has expanded its portfolio of Wellness Discovery Tours, offering more than 50 shore experiences across Asia, Europe and South America as growing numbers of luxury travellers seek wellness-focused travel combined with cultural immersion. In Bangkok, Thailand, guests are offered…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (294+ words) Dubrovnik expands homeporting with strong 2026 cruise schedule CruiseMapper Port Gruz, Dubrovnik (Croatia) is set to further strengthen its position as a Mediterranean homeport in 2026, with 461 cruise calls scheduled and an estimated 661,094 cruise passengers expected to visit the city during the…...