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Icon of the Seas to Homeport in Galveston, Texas in 2027

Royal Caribbean International announces that its flagship vessel, the Icon of the Seas, will begin sailing from Galveston starting August 2027.

Cruise Ships Become Floating Hotels for COP30 in Brazil

The cruise ships, Costa Diadema and MSC Seaview have arrived in Belém, Brazil, where they will serve as floating hotels during UNFCCC COP30.

Ferry and Tanker Collide off Singapore, No Injuries Reported

A collision occurred off Singapore’s Southern Islands on November 10 between a Singapore-flagged ferry and a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker.

Cruise Passenger Dies as Huge Wave Hits Tenerife Seafront

An incident in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife results in death of woman and injuries to several others after a massive wave struck the seafront.

JOI Design Creates Elegant Interiors for Mein Schiff Ships

The cruise line conducted a study of its customers as part of a strategy to attract a more refined audience, under the project title “InTUItion.”

Naval Forces Contain Pirate Group off Somali Coast

Naval forces have successfully contained a pirate group operating near Somalia after a series of recent security incidents in the Indian Ocean.

Lisbon Cruise Port Named Best in Southern Europe

Lisbon Cruise Port has been honored with the title of “Best Port in Southern Europe” at the fifth edition of the World Luxury Travel Awards 2025.

China and US Suspend Port Fees for One Year

China and the United States have agreed to suspend their reciprocal port fees for a year, a move welcomed by many in the shipping industry.

Borealis Undergoes Drydock Work at Damen Shiprepair

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis is in drydock at Damen Shiprepair yard, where technical maintenance and interior upgrades are being carried out

Tallinn and Stockholm Ports Unite for Green Initiative

The partnership will focus on implementing sustainable operations, particularly along the Tallinn–Stockholm and Paldiski–Kapellskär routes.

Carnival Sunrise to Offer Miami Cruises Through 2028

Carnival reveals next phase of itineraries for the 2027–2028 season, featuring Carnival Sunrise sailing four- to six-day voyages from PortMiami.

Costa Diadema and MSC Seaview Bound for Brazil Event

Costa Diadema and MSC Seaview are en route to Brazil where they'll operate as floating hotels during a United Nations conference in Belém do Pará.

BBC Studios Expands Maritime Line-Up with Three Channels

BBC Studios unveils three channels specifically for cruise ship audiences, available exclusively through its maritime entertainment partner Anuvu

The World Wins Best Ship Wine List for 11th Year

The World, Residences at Sea has taken home the title of Best Ship Wine List for the 11th consecutive year from The World of Fine Wine magazine.

Madeira Ports Move Toward Full Digital Transformation

Ports of Madeira announce digital transformation plans as APRAM nears completion of digital platform to manage quay reservations for cruise ships

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