AIDA Cruises has released its 2028 summer programme, featuring over 450 cruises in Northern Europe, the Baltic Sea, and the Mediterranean. The offer includes trips to the North Cape, Greek islands, and early bird discounts of up to €375 per person. Bookings are now open.
Six cruise ships are stuck in the Arabian Gulf as the Strait of Hormuz is blocked. The ships, including MSC Euribia and Mein Schiff 5, are waiting for scheduled routes.
AIDA is extensively modernising its ships by 2028 with new culinary offerings and technical upgrades. The shipyard times have been set to increase comfort and sustainability.
TUI Cruises has cancelled further departures on two of its ships due to the current conflicts in the Middle East. In a statement released on Tuesday, it was emphasised that all cruises on Mein Schiff 4 are now cancelled until 23 March 2026. Cancellations of all planned voyages until 29 March 2026 also apply to Mein Schiff 5. This is based on a travel and security warning from the German Federal Foreign Office. Affected passengers have been informed directly about the cancellations. TUI has…
TUI Cruises has successfully completed the sea trials of Mein Schiff Flow in the Mediterranean. The ship impresses with its technical performance and manoeuvrable safety features. The christening will take place on 20 June 2026.
AIDA Cruises will not offer any cruises in the Middle East in winter 2026/27, as the situation in the region remains uncertain and cannot be reliably predicted for the foreseeable future, the company announced in a press release. Consequently, the planned repositioning cruises of AIDAprima around Africa have also been cancelled. The company plans to inform all guests of AIDAprima who have already booked and are affected by the adjustment of the travel plan for winter 2026/27, as well as partner travel agencies, immediately about the change. The…
The Disney Adventure is beginning its sea trials in Germany and will be handed over to Disney Cruise Line at the end of September. Another ship, the Disney Destiny, will follow with its maiden voyage in November 2025.
AIDAluna and AIDAbella return modernised, celebrating a new start with new experiences and concerts. Bookings start from €525.
From 20 to 27 June 2026, AIDA Cruises is offering the event cruise "Midsummer @ Sea" with Scandinavian traditions and Samu Haber as a star guest.
Costa Cruises changes winter programme 2025/26: Middle East trips cancelled Costa Cruises has announced changes for the 2025/26 winter season. The planned Eastern Mediterranean programme for Costa Toscana has been cancelled. The reason given is the "fluid situation in the region". Instead, the ship will remain in the Mediterranean, offering one-week and longer trips to Southern Europe and North Africa. The repositioning voyages of Costa Toscana to Dubai in autumn 2025 and back in spring 2026 are also cancelled. All affected guests will be contacted directly by Costa Cruises. The Costa…