Travel News World’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship hits major milestone Viking Libra will use a hybrid propulsion system, partially based on liquefied hydrogen fuel cells. 23/03/2026
Moments Inside the luxury cruise trend for museum-worthy art collections From Picasso paintings brightening up the deck to workshops with renowned contemporary artists, here’s how cruising is going creative. 14/03/2026
United Arab Emirates German cruise passengers stranded in the Persian Gulf amid Iran attack The Persian Gulf is currently a hot zone due to hostilities. The Strait of Hormuz is closed to shipping, except for ships with connections to China or Russia that can pass. 01/03/2026
Moments Mandarin Oriental to launch luxury river cruise along the Nile The hotel group is also taking over two properties in Egypt, including the Old Cataract hotel where Agatha Christie is said to have penned Death on the Nile. 25/02/2026
Moments European cruise trends: Smaller ships and cultural exchanges Europe’s cruise sector is ushering in a new era as it adapts to overtourism pressures and shifting traveller priorities. 15/02/2026
Travel News Hawaii climate cruise ship tax temporarily halted The levies aim to boost funds for protecting Hawaii's nature and environment. 02/01/2026
Travel News France could introduce a new €15 per passenger cruise tax Following other European countries such as Greece and Norway, France is the latest to clamp down on cruise ships with a new tax proposal. 05/12/2025
Travel News Jamaica tourism rebuilds as December high season approaches Airports are up and running while cruise ports eye a return to normal in mid-December. 06/11/2025
Australia Elderly woman found dead on Australian island after being left by cruise ship Investigations are underway following the discovery of the 80-year-old's body on Lizard Island on Sunday. 29/10/2025
Travel News This cruise aims to make sailing easier for Muslim travellers The M/V Piano Land sailing from Malaysia in November, will cater specifically to Muslim travellers, with facilities such as 100 per cent halal food and alcohol-free beverages. 28/10/2025
Earth News World’s first global shipping carbon tax sinks after US-led opposition The US, Saudi Arabia and other petro-states led pushback against the world’s first carbon tax for shipping. 20/10/2025
Travel News This app lets you track your favourite cruises from your phone A new app lets cruise travellers replay their journeys and track their preferred ships in real time, for a more immersive and memorable journey. 11/09/2025
Travel News Norwegian cruise line to run world’s longest climate-neutral cruise Havila Voyages is the latest cruise line to work on a more sustainable cruise, as calls for greener cruising increase worldwide. 28/08/2025
Moments Cheaper than a house in London: The cruise that lets you retire at sea A cruise line is offering passengers the opportunity to spend their retirement travelling the world with their Golden Passport scheme. 26/08/2025
Travel News These months-long cruises cost thousands and visit dozens of cities From Princess Cruises’ Grand Circle Pacific Voyage to Oceania Cruises’ Kangaroo Route, Euronews Travel explores some of the longest cruise journeys launching in 2026 and 2027. 17/08/2025
Greece Greek police block protesters from approaching Israeli cruise ship Last month, the Crown Iris left the Greek island of Syros early without its passengers disembarking after more than 150 protesters demonstrated at the island's port. There have been similar protests in Rhodes and Crete. 14/08/2025