Carnival Celebrates First-Ever Solar Eclipse Cruise
Carnival Cruise Line celebrates new milestone after passengers experience solar eclipse during company's first solar eclipse cruise.
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Madeira Shortlisted for Two World Cruise Awards in 2026
Madeira secures nominations in two categories at the 2026 World Cruise Awards, continuing the archipelago's run of recognition.
P&O Cruises Extends Taste of Barbados Culinary Program
P&O Cruises is continuing its partnership with award-winning Barbadian chefs for a second season of its Taste of Barbados culinary program.
MSC Musica Rescues Eight Men from Boat Near Ibiza
MSC Musica rescued eight men from a small boat approximately 16 miles east of Ibiza on Friday, July 31, 2026.
Oosterdam Begins Mediterranean Solar Eclipse Cruise
Holland America Line’s Oosterdam sailed from Lisbon on Sunday, beginning its 13-night “Mediterranean Solar Eclipse” cruise.
Six Reported After False Emergency Broadcast on MSC Divina
Six passengers reported to Italian authorities after allegedly gaining unauthorized access to MSC Divina's onboard PA system.
Mexico Sets New Cruise Tourism Record in First Half of 2026
Mexico achieves best-ever first half for cruise tourism, welcoming more than 6.5 million cruise passengers between January and June.
Santorini Staircase Closure Disrupts Cruise Ship Excursions
Karavolades Stairs, the staircase connecting Santorini's old port with the town of Fira, is temporarily closed, according to local media reports.
Celebrity Cruises Raises Daily Gratuities Across All Cabins
Celebrity Cruises introduces higher automatic daily gratuities for all guests; revised charges came into effect immediately July 29, 2026.
Virgin Voyages to Debut Scandinavia and Baltic Cruises in 2028
Virgin Voyages to expand into Northern Europe in 2028 with sailings from Amsterdam for the line's first Scandinavia and Baltic season.
La Coruna Set for Busy Cruise Day During Total Solar Eclipse
La Coruna is gearing up for one of its busiest cruise days in recent years, with five cruise ships due to arrive on August 12 for the solar eclipse.
Princess Marks 25 Years of Shore Power Leadership in Juneau
Princess Cruises is marking the 25th anniversary of completing the cruise industry's first hydroelectric shore power connection in Juneau, Alaska, in 2001.
Filipino Crew Member Injured in Fall on Cruise Ship Near Greece
A Filipino crew member suffered serious injuries after falling several meters while working aboard a cruise ship anchored off the Greek island of Spetses
Margaritaville at Sea Revives Halloween Cruises for 2026
Margaritaville at Sea brings back "Sail the Haunted Seas" Halloween celebration for select cruises this fall, offering guests spooky-themed entertainment.
Disney Dream Crew Drink Tampering Claim Investigated in Spain
Spanish authorities have launched an investigation after a crew member aboard the Disney Dream reported a suspected drink tampering incident.
Chinese Shipyards Set New Record for First-Half Ship Orders
Chinese shipyards secure more shipbuilding orders in first six months of 2026 than in any previous full calendar year.
Erie Added to Great Lakes Voyage for 2028 Say Victory Cruise Lines
Victory Cruise Lines will include Erie, Pennsylvania, in a new Great Lakes Voyage launching in 2028, with the first scheduled call set for July 2028.
AIDAperla to Offer New Winter Cruises from Kiel in 2027
AIDA Cruises is expanding its 2027-28 winter schedule by introducing a series of winter sailings from Kiel aboard the AIDAperla.
Wärtsilä Signs Eight-Year LNG Service Deal with Carnival
Wärtsilä has signed an eight-year lifecycle agreement with Carnival Corporation covering four LNG-powered cruise ships.
Luxury Sailing Yacht Anchor Damages WWII Aircraft Wreck
A luxury sailing yacht is under investigation after its anchor reportedly caused extensive damage to a rare World War II aircraft wreck.