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Cruise industry news and analysis: new ships and orderbooks, cruise line strategy, itineraries, port development and the passenger economics of the fastest-growing sector in travel.

Average Cost of a River Cruise in Europe: 2026 Price Guide

Average Cost of a River Cruise in Europe: 2026 Price Guide

Average cost of a river cruise in Europe: about $300-450 per person per day. Tier-by-tier fares, cheapest months, and the extras that inflat...
India Launches E-Group Cruise Visa for 172 Nations

India Launches E-Group Cruise Visa for 172 Nations

India's new e-Group Visit Visa (Cruise) lets cruise lines file one bulk visa application for all passengers from 172 countries, with 30-day...
Costa Serena Ship to House 4,000 Asian Games Athletes

Costa Serena Ship to House 4,000 Asian Games Athletes

Japan has chartered the 290-metre Costa Serena to house 4,000 athletes at Nagoya Port for the Asian Games opening 19 September, after droppi...
Seatrade Cruise Global 2027: Dates and Venue in Miami

Seatrade Cruise Global 2027: Dates and Venue in Miami

Seatrade Cruise Global 2027 runs 5-8 April at the Miami Beach Convention Center — the cruise industry's flagship gathering.
How Much Cash Should You Bring on a Cruise? A Realistic Budget

How Much Cash Should You Bring on a Cruise? A Realistic Budget

Cruise ships are cashless - your cash goes to porters, port days, extra tips and the casino. A realistic per-day breakdown: $100-200 per por...
Norwegian Cruise Line Fleet Modernization: 16 Ships, 5 Exits

Norwegian Cruise Line Fleet Modernization: 16 Ships, 5 Exits

NCLH is spending nearly $20bn to renew Norwegian, Oceania and Regent. Five ships leave by 2028, 16 newbuilds arrive by 2037 — here is who go...
How Much Does a Cruise Cost? 2026 Per-Person Price Guide

How Much Does a Cruise Cost? 2026 Per-Person Price Guide

A seven-night Caribbean interior cabin runs about USD 500-800 per person in 2026, but taxes, gratuities, drinks and excursions push realisti...
American Cruise Lines Names Two New Riverboats, Growing US Fleet to 30

American Cruise Lines Names Two New Riverboats, Growing US Fleet to 30

American Cruise Lines has named its next two 180-guest riverboats: American Beauty debuts in September 2028 on the Upper Mississippi before...