Norwegian Sky Ends Career with Norwegian Cruise Line – and No Shops
Norwegian Sky is completing its final cruise for Norwegian Cruise Line today, September 9, 2026.
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Victoria, BC Expects 14 Cruise Ships and 46,000 Passengers
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is preparing to welcome 14 cruise ships to Ogden Point between September 7 and September 13.
AIDA Renames Repositioning Cruises as “Time-Out Voyages”
AIDA Cruises has rebranded its repositioning sailings as “Time-Out Voyages” for a program running through fall 2026 and spring 2027.
Xiamen Concludes 2026 Summer Cruise Season with 50,000 Guests
Xiamen concluded its 2026 summer cruise season on August 22 as Star Voyager departed from Xiamen International Cruise Homeport.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Carnival Adjusts Bahamas Itineraries Through 2028
Carnival Cruise Line announces itinerary changes affecting Carnival Conquest, Carnival Legend and Carnival Elation through to 2028.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.