June 2026 saw significant cruise industry developments, including new ship launches, infrastructure upgrades and more.

An AC failure in the middle of an intense heat wave in Europe has forced TUI River Cruises to cancel a Danube sailing. 146 passengers who had just boarded ...

Residential liner The World launched almost 25 years ago. After decades of development, no ultra-luxe vessel hoping to emulate its success has made it to the water — yet ...

Extreme heat and a broken air conditioner caused TUI Cruises to cancel a Danube River voyage with all passengers flown back ...

The Viking Mississippi cruise ship made a stop at Riverside Park on Thursday, marking the second river cruise ship to visit ...

Queen Mary 2, the ocean liner operated by 185-year-old Cunard Lines, departs New York. Wave Season for cruise deals is here! But many travelers will ask, “What the heck is Wave Season?” No, it’s not ...

Wave Season 2026 has officially wrapped, and the latest shopping data from Cruise Critic reveals a surprising "oldie but goodie" as a top contender among American travelers. While the industry often ...

Fresh off record-setting Black Friday sales, many cruise lines are already starting to roll out their wave season offers. These deals, typically considered the best of the year, invite travelers to ...