Eve Church

Eve is part of the team at Maritime Bell and she works hard to bring you the latest, most up-to-date maritime industry news, including on topics such as commercial shipping, cruise ships, offshore oil and gas, regional shipping industry news, corporate maritime news and more.

Newfoundland & Labrador Cruise Season to Span 197 Days in 2026

Cruise Newfoundland & Labrador in Canada has revealed its 2026 cruise schedule, which will run for a total of 197 days from April through October.

Two Ships Collide on Mississippi River, One Grounds

U.S. Coast Guard reports a collision between two vessels on the Mississippi River on March 23, which resulted in one of the ships running aground

Crewmember Detained and Deported After Port Incident

A cruise ship crew member was reportedly deported from the US following an alleged shoplifting incident during shore leave at Port Canaveral.

Ambassador Cruises to Show FIFA World Cup 2026 at Sea

UK-based Ambassador Cruise Line has announced that all matches from the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be broadcast across its fleet this summer.

Princess Cruises Updates Crew Performance Program

Princess Cruises is preparing to introduce changes to how crew performance is assessed and developed onboard, according to a recent update.

Captain Kristina Steinle Takes Command of AIDAluna

AIDA Cruises has announced that Kristina Steinle has assumed command of the cruise ship AIDAluna. The news was shared on social media.

Athletes to Stay on Cruise Ship Costa Serena for Asian Games

Thousands of athletes set to compete in the upcoming Asian Games in Japan will be accommodated onboard the Costa Serena cruise ship in Nagoya.

AIDA Cruises Returns for Hamburg Port Anniversary

Hamburg will celebrate its 837th Port Anniversary from May 8 to 10, one of Europe’s largest maritime events, with AIDA Cruises again taking part

Shanghai's North Bund Plays Host to Two Luxury Cruise Calls

Shanghai’s North Bund saw two high-end cruise ship visits last week, with most passengers taking advantage of China’s expanded visa-free entry policy.

Princess Cruises Confirms Tattoo Policy Rollout Date

Princess Cruises has reminded crew members across its fleet that its revised tattoo policy will officially come into force on April 2nd, 2026.

AIDAdiva and AIDAperla Meet in Tenerife Port, Spain

Two ships from AIDA Cruises, AIDAdiva & AIDAperla, were scheduled to meet yesterday, Monday, March 16th, in Santa Cruz on the island of Tenerife.

Disney Launches “Midnight Magic” Cruise Ad Campaign

Disney Cruise Line introduced a new advertising campaign titled “Midnight Magic” on March 15, premiering at the Oscars - AKA the Academy Awards.

P&O Cruises Updates Final Payment Deadline for Bookings

P&O Cruises has announced a change to the final payment deadline for new cruise bookings that are departing from the first of December 2026.

China Floats Out Second Domestically Built Cruise Ship

China reaches another milestone in its cruise shipbuilding sector with the float-out of its second domestically constructed large cruise vessel.

Princess Cruises Plans Launch of New Onboard Initiative

Princess Cruises is to introduce a new onboard program called “The Princess Purpose,” with launch events scheduled on three ships in April 2026.

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