Viking and Fincantieri have signed contracts for two additional 54,300gt ocean ships, converting earlier options into firm orders for delivery in 2032.
Scenic has notified guests on affected European river cruises departing through 31 August as exceptionally low water disrupts navigation on sections of the Danube, Rhine and Main.
Royal Caribbean has cancelled selected 2027 sailings aboard Navigator of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas as it expands the ships’ deployment in Asia and Australia.
Viking generated second-quarter revenue of $2.19 billion and says 96% of its 2026 core-product capacity is sold, with advance bookings for 2027 reaching $4.71 billion.
Plans to modernise Falmouth Docks and accommodate cruise ships up to 345 metres long are facing objections over dredging, contaminated sediment and risks to protected marine habitats.
Seven Seas Prestige will debut an 11-deck installation of more than 300 handcrafted Bohemian crystal rods, brought to life each evening in Regent's first sound-and-light show, Lumière.
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has begun its first European river-cruise season aboard the newly built 120-guest Connect in Holland and Belgium.