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Heineken Expands Cruise Bar Crew Training Program in 2026

Heineken grows cruise industry training initiative, aiming to train 2,500 bar crew across Europe and the United States in 2026.

Bottles of Heineken beer resting on ice in a wooden crate

Oil Tanker Strikes Sungai Johor Bridge in Malaysia

The oil products tanker SMF Ixora collided with Malaysia’s Sungai Johor Bridge on September 2, 2026.

Aerial view of the Sungai Johor Bridge in Malaysia

Cruise Industry Brings Billions to Australian Economy

Cruise passengers spent $1.82 billion during Australia's 2024-25 season, with average spending ashore approximately $440 per passenger.

The Australian flag

Seabourn Opens Bookings for Quest's 138-Day 2029 World Cruise

Seabourn opens reservations for its 138-day 2029 World Cruise, which will take guests to destinations across several continents.

The Seabourn Quest cruise ship at sea

Ferry and Oil Tanker Collide Near Penang, Injuring 21

A collision between a ferry and an oil tanker near Penang Port in Malaysia on Tuesday night, September 1, left 21 people injured.

A view across Penang, Malaysia, looking towards the port

Carnival Adjusts Bahamas Itineraries Through 2028

Carnival Cruise Line announces itinerary changes affecting Carnival Conquest, Carnival Legend and Carnival Elation through to 2028.

The Carnival Conquest cruise ship moored off a tropical beach

US and New Zealand Back $60m Cook Islands Port Upgrade

United States and New Zealand commit around $60 million towards redevelopment of Penrhyn Port in northern Cook Islands.

The flag of the Cook Islands against a blue sky

Adora Magic City Begins First Cruise Season from Shenzhen

Adora Magic City departed from Shenzhen beginning its first international cruise in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

A view across Shenzhen Bay, China

Fire Breaks Out on Bulk Carrier at Cardiff Dock

A fire has broken out aboard the bulk carrier Federal Welland while the vessel was moored in Cardiff, Wales.

The Port of Cardiff, Wales, UK

Port of Dover Gains 10 Hectares of New Land at Western Docks

Port of Dover has added 10 hectares of newly reclaimed land following the completion of a £53m infrastructure and reclamation project.

The Port of Dover, UK

Cunard Launches Labor Day Sale with Fares From $999

Cunard launches its Labor Day Sale, offering reduced fares starting at $999 per person as well as up to $300 in onboard credit.

Cunard's Queen Victoria cruise ship moored at a dock at night

Russia-Linked Tankers Turn to New Fraudulent Ship Flags

Russia-linked tankers have begun falsely claiming registration under the flags of Syria and Myanmar for the first time.

The flag of Syria

Carnival Freedom Begins Transatlantic Voyage to Barcelona

Carnival Freedom has departed Port Canaveral for a 14-night transatlantic repositioning cruise that will take the ship to Barcelona, Spain.

The Carnival Freedom cruise ship moored next to another vessel

Princess Cruises Changes Payroll Process for Filipino Crew

Princess Cruises is introducing changes to the way salary allotments and mandatory deductions are handled for Filipino crew members.

The bow of a Princess cruise ship

Adora Flora City to Host Cultural Gala on Maiden Voyage

Adora Cruises has revealed plans for a special themed gala during the maiden voyage of Adora Flora City.

Chinese acrobats performing with parasols

Cruise Passenger Mistaken for Wanted Drug Trafficker in Sicily

Family cruise becomes distressing experience for French passenger after Italian authorities mistakenly identified him as drug trafficker.

Close up of an Italian Polizia vehicle

MSC Foundation Expands Coral Restoration Efforts in Bahamas

MSC Foundation completes latest stage of its coral restoration work in the Bahamas, planting endangered elkhorn coral on a reef.

Elkhorn coral on the seabed

Cruise Passenger Airlifted From Ovation of the Seas in Canada

Passenger onboard Ovation of the Seas evacuated by helicopter and taken to hospital after experiencing a medical emergency.

Royal Caribbean's cruise ship Ovation of the Seas at sea

Viking Alters Rhine Cruise as Low Water Disrupts Sailing

Viking informs passengers of changes to Aug. 19 departure of Viking Idun as low water levels continue to affect navigation on the Rhine.

Buildings and a bridge along the River Rhine

TUI Cruises Shares Helicopter Rescue Drill on Mein Schiff 7 VIDEO

TUI Cruises offers glimpse into important aspect of safety at sea by releasing footage of helicopter evacuation training exercise.

Close up of the hull of one of Tui's Mein Schiff cruise ships