CRUISE INDUSTRY UPDATES

Polar Latitudes has revealed its 2028 Arctic season, with new and returning expedition voyages across Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland, Jan Mayen and Arctic Norway.

Disney Cruise Line and Huna Totem Corporation have signed a 15-year agreement guaranteeing preferred weekly access to Icy Strait Point, Alaska, through 2041.

Barcelona has approved a tripled municipal tax on cruise passengers, rising to €24 per person. Here's what UK cruisers with Mediterranean itineraries need to know.

Scenic Group's Summer Black Friday Sale offers UK travellers up to 40% off luxury river cruises and expedition voyages. Book by 3 August 2026.

MSC Cruises is bringing the biggest Venchi chocolate experience at sea to MSC World Asia, its new Mediterranean ship for 2026 — complete with a chocolate lab, gelateria and a limited-edition flavour landing in UK stores too.

Port Canaveral is investing nearly $175 million in a bigger Cruise Terminal 5 and a new 3,700-space parking garage. Here's what UK cruisers sailing from Florida need to know. Focus Keywords: Port Canaveral cruise terminal, Florida cruise port news, cruises from Port Canaveral, Port Canaveral parking

Holland America's Volendam sails a 28-night Legendary Voyage from Boston to Canada, Iceland and Greenland, calling at 15 ports including Reykjavik and Nanortalik.

Norwegian Cruise Line's first-ever Semi-Annual Sale offers 50% off cruises from $280pp, with free prepaid gratuities on select sailings. Book by 16 July 2026.

Royal Caribbean's newest Icon-class ship, Legend of the Seas, has docked in Málaga ahead of its July 2026 maiden voyage from Civitavecchia. Full itinerary, ports and Caribbean season details inside.