India’s Cruise Sector Charts a New Course fr
In a major boost for India’s maritime tourism ambitions, the luxury cruise vessel MV Empress arrived at Chennai Port on June 20, markingRead More
Passenger Trends (FITUR Cruises 2026 Data)
According to data presented at FITUR Cruises (January 2026) Trend Key Finding Global passengers (2026 forecast) Exceeding 38 million Preference: medium ships 41%Read More
New Destinations & Port Regulations
Private/Exclusive Destinations Cruise lines are investing heavily in owned destinations EDITORIAL NOTE — THETRAVIGATOR.COM This report is part of TheTravigator’s continuing news coverageRead More
Green Operations — LNG Leads the Way
Environmental sustainability is no longer optional. 65% of new vessels entering service in 2026 are powered by alternative fuels , primarily LNG. TheRead More
Mega-Ships Aren’t Going Away They’re G
While micro-cruising surges, the mega-ship market continues to break records. Major 2026 newbuilds include: Cruise Line Ship Share of 2026 New Capacity DisneyRead More
The Rise of “Micro-Cruising” The Billi
The most significant trend is the explosive growth of small-ship luxury cruising (vessels carrying under 750 passengers, often 100-200). This segment is growingRead More
India’s Cruise Fever: Record-Breaking Growth
Cruise tourism is India’s fastest-growing travel segment The numbers tell a remarkable story 4.92 lakh sea cruise passengers in FY 2024-25 with 272Read More
Expansion at cruises and hotels
TravClan has been named Preferred Sales Agent for StarDream Cruises in India, giving the cruise line a stronger distribution partner in a marketRead More
SCOTUS Reopens Massive Historic Liability Case
In a landmark 8-1 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court (Havana Docks Corp. v. Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd., et al.) handed down a majorRead More
Rotterdam Turns Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak In
MV Hondius, an expedition cruise ship, docked in Rotterdam over the weekend with a rare hantavirus outbreak aboard. Only 25 crew members andRead More