Costa Fortuna Sets Sail on Final Cruise for Costa Cruises
Costa Fortuna is currently sailing on its final voyage for Costa Cruises, bringing the ship's 23-year career with the cruise line to an end.
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Oceania Cruises Plans First Fully Gluten-Free Voyage
Oceania Cruises has revealed plans for what it says will be the cruise industry's first completely gluten-free ocean voyage.
Accident Aboard Sun Princess Results in Death of Minnesota Pastor
Minnesota pastor Stephen Junker has died after sustaining a serious spinal cord injury in a swimming pool aboard the Sun Princess.
AIDAperla Strikes Quay After Breaking Moorings in France
A call at Le Havre in France took an turn on September 8 when AIDAperla broke free from its moorings and collided with a quay wall.
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.
Frank Del Rio’s $8m Lawsuit Against NCLH Dismissed
Frank Del Rio’s lawsuit against Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and four former directors has been dismissed.
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.
TUI Launches New Mein Schiff Sales Campaign with Robbie Williams
TUI launches sales campaign for Mein Schiff as the cruise line enters the final stage of its early booking promotion for summer 2027.
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.
Serenade of the Seas Returns to Service After Repairs
Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas has returned to service after spending a week undergoing maintenance in Alaska.
Princess Cruises Ends Local Sales Operations in Taiwan
Princess Cruises ended its sales operations in Taiwan on August 31, 2026, according to an article in Taiwan News.
Carnival Legend Heads to Mediterranean for Fall Cruises
Carnival Legend is currently sailing on a repositioning voyage to Civitavecchia ahead of a series of Mediterranean cruises.
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.
Jamaica Honors Top Cruise Travel Advisors at 2026 Awards
Jamaica Vacations Limited (JAMVAC) honors its five leading cruise travel advisors for 2024-2026 Regal Rewards Awards on August 29.
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.
Passenger Dies Aboard Seven Seas Voyager During Donegal, Ireland Visit
A passenger died aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Seven Seas Voyager while the cruise ship was visiting Ireland on August 28.
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.
Three Legionnaires’ Disease Cases Linked to Norwegian Prima
NCLH cooperate with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after three guests Norwegian Prima guest diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease.
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.
More Australian Ports to Welcome Cruise Ships for 2026-2027
Melbourne and Adelaide are expected to account for a greater proportion of departures during the 2026 – 2027 cruise season.