Viking® announced it has taken delivery of the Viking Mira®, the company's newest ocean ship. The delivery ceremony took place at Fincantieri's shipyard in Ancona, Italy where the ship was presented. Like all Viking ocean ships, the Viking Mira is classified as a small ship, with 499 staterooms accommodating 998 guests. The Viking Mira joins the company's growing fleet of award-winning ocean ships and will spend her inaugural season sailing itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ ®newly refurbished Seven Seas Voyager® has set sail for the first time following an extensive multi-million-dollar renovation completed in Marseille, France. The beloved ship returned to service on May 21, 2026, after 25 days in dry-dock with elegantly reimagined suites, refreshed public spaces, enhanced dining experiences, and the introduction of the Epicurean Enrichment Studio, further reinforcing Regent’s continued pursuit of perfection and commitment to continually elevating The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet®.

Azamara Cruises, the small-ship cruise line renowned for its Destination Immersion® experiences and Extended Destination Days, today announced its new cruises for the spring, summer and fall of 2028 — one of the most ambitious and destination-forward seasons in the brand's history. The new line-up of cruise itineraries features 87% of its deployment spent in port, with more than 360 late nights and overnight stays — representing 53% of total port days — further cementing Azamara Cruises' position as the industry leader in immersive destination experiences and reinforcing its commitment to giving guests more time ashore to explore each destination beyond peak crowds and in a more authentic way.

Carnival Corporation the world's largest cruise company, today announced its first surplus meal donation in Latin America, establishing a pathway for Carnival Cruise Line ships visiting Roatán. The donation of 210 portions of prepared, unserved meals from Carnival Jubilee was provided to the municipality of Roatán for distribution to local partners serving communities in need.

A new survey has revealed that a third (33%) of cruisers are attracted by the prospect of watching the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 while on a holiday at sea. The survey, from online specialist cruise agency seascanner.co.uk, polled more than 400 customers.

The Merchant River Cruise, Hoi An's most anticipated luxury dinner cruise experience, sets sail this May 2026, bringing an entirely new dimension to evenings on the Thu Bon River. Equal parts signature dinner cruise, private events venue, and floating cultural celebration, The Merchant River Cruise, owned by Namia River Retreat, is set to become one of Central Vietnam's most distinctive and sought-after experiences on the water.