Top Cruise Industry News Highlights for June 2025

June 2025 delivered a wave of cruise industry news, from major ship announcements and celebrity godmothers to Netflix documentaries and loyalty program reveals.

Netflix’s “Trainwreck” series debuted a new episode revisiting Carnival Triumph’s infamous 2013 “poop cruise,” which left passengers stranded for days without power or working toilets. The 55-minute documentary explores the ordeal and media coverage surrounding the incident.

In brighter news, AmaWaterways named Sarah Little of ASTA as godmother of its new ship AmaSofia, set to debut in March 2026 with Danube River itineraries. Meanwhile, Diana Ross was revealed as godmother for Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas, which launches in August from Port Canaveral.

Viking took delivery of Viking Vesta, a 998-guest ocean ship starting Mediterranean and Northern Europe sailings this summer. American Cruise Lines also launched its newest vessel, American Patriot, marking the start of its largest New England season yet.

Celestyal Cruises unveiled renovated staterooms aboard Celestyal Discovery, now sailing the Greek Isles. HX Expeditions returned MS Spitsbergen to service with upgrades for Arctic itineraries and completed its first turnaround in Nuuk, Greenland.

Carnival Cruise Line shared new images of its upcoming Celebration Key and announced its Carnival Rewards loyalty program launching in 2026. Regent Seven Seas revealed the $25,000-per-night Skyview Regent Suite aboard Seven Seas Prestige.

Oceania Cruises named top chefs as godparents of Oceania Allura and began construction on its next ship, Oceania Sonata, due in 2027.

From brand campaigns to global refurbishments and leadership changes, June brought major momentum to the cruise industry’s continued evolution.

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