Cruise News

Fill your boots with the latest cruise news here, distilled into monthly updates.

The sheer amount of cruise news released each month is mind-boggling. Indeed, not all of it is new, and not all of it is particularly interesting.

That is why I distil the biggest cruise news stories each month into a bite-size guide with only the news you need to know. Bookmark this page and have only the most relevant and most interesting cruise news on tap.

November 2017 – MSC Seaside Launches As Seaside EVO Is Announced

Is there any stopping MSC Cruises? No. Not really. They are on a relentless journey of rapid expansion at the moment, signalled by the second new ship launch THIS year. MSC Meraviglia joined the fleet in June and now in November, MSC Seaside has...

Royal Caribbean Mini Cruise Flash Sale From £199pp

Fancy trying a cruise but don’t want to commit to a week or two aboard? Or perhaps, like me, you’re a cruise addict and want to see the new changes on Independence of the Seas next year. Either way, Royal Caribbean has a range of mini...

October 2017 – I Can’t Take My Eyes Off ‘U’

This month saw the introduction of a really exciting concept in the river cruise market. U by Uniworld seeks millennials aged 21 to 45 looking for “immersive, fun, and adventurous travel.” U by Uniworld Naturally, the maiden voyage was...

September 2017 – Cunard, Silversea, and Azamara Expand Fleets

At a time when new ship orders seem to occur on a monthly basis, I was concerned September was going to be quiet. But then in quick succession, Cunard and Silversea both announced Fincantieri is building them new ships while Azamara Club Cruises is...

August 2017 – Spectrum of the Seas, New Ship, & Weddings

Second only to the headline features of a new cruise ship, the name is often one of the most closely guarded secrets in shipbuilding. So long as it can be kept a secret – and that relies on suppliers keeping it hush too (*cough* Symphony of the...

July 2017 – Cruise Awards, Celebrities Onboard, and New Itineraries

July has been a big month for cruise lines revealing new itineraries. But I’ll start with a shameless plug for your vote. Wave Cruise Awards This month I discovered my blog is shortlisted for the Best Cruise Blogger category in World of...

June 2017 – MSC Meraviglia and CMV’s Columbus launch

After a long time in the making, MSC Meraviglia launched this month, christened by Sophia Loren in a ceremony in Le Havre, France. The event is the first of two next-generation ships MSC Cruises launches this year, with MSC Seaside entering service...

April 2017 – Tea wars, all-inclusive upgrades, and christenings

Evidently, little gets the press and travel agents more excited than the brand of tea that features in cruise cabins. The most noticeable aspect of the coverage of Thomson’s TUI Discovery launch was the sachets of Yorkshire Tea in the cabin...

Wearable Technology Puts the Future of the Plastic Cruise Card at Risk

The cruise card is the must-have souvenir of its time. These simple plastic cards unlock many fond memories. But their future is at risk from wearable technology that could help cruise lines deliver unparalleled luxury service to the masses. What is...