Cairns Accelerates Dredging After Cruise Channel Silts Up
Australia's Ports North has brought forward maintenance dredging in Trinity Inlet after unusually heavy silt buildup reduced water depths.
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Holland America Employees Remove 47 Kilos of Seattle Waterfront Trash
More than 20 Holland America Line employees left their desks behind for an afternoon to help clean up Seattle's waterfront.
MSC Musica Enters Drydock for Major 45-Day Refurbishment
MSC Musica arrived at Palumbo Malta Shipyard earlier this month to begin extensive refurbishment expected to last approximately 45 days.
Costa Introduces New Watchkeeping Schedule for Engineers
Costa Cruises introduces revised watchkeeping schedule designed to provide engine department officers with longer periods of uninterrupted rest.
Royal Caribbean Sets First 2028-2029 Cruise Release Dates
Royal Caribbean will begin releasing its 2028-2029 cruise deployments for booking during the week of September 28, 2026.
Norwegian Getaway Passenger Risks Life for Selfie VIDEO
A concerning video shared on social media shows a passenger standing on the outside of Norwegian Getaway to take a selfie.
Costa Cruises Becomes Main Sponsor of Virtus Bologna
Costa Crociere is moving into Italian basketball after agreeing a new partnership with one of the country’s most successful clubs.
13 Passengers Charged After Mass Brawl on Costa Smeralda VIDEO
Thirteen passengers aged between 18 and 20 have been charged following a violent confrontation aboard the cruise ship Costa Smeralda.
Six Cruise Ships Change Hands During September 2026
Six cruise ships are undergoing ownership, charter or operational changes during September, with deals being finalized and moves confirmed.
Norwegian Jade Helps Fight Major Fire at Alaska Cruise Terminal
A major fire erupted at the recently constructed Chugach Glacier Gateway Cruise Terminal in Whittier, Alaska, on Monday, September 14.
Disney Wonder Crew Member Injured, Airlifted off Canadian Coast
Injured crew member aboard Disney Wonder evacuated by helicopter during rescue operation off the coast of British Columbia, Canada.
Norwegian Prima Hot Tubs Closed After Legionnaires’ Cases
NCLH temporarily closes hot tubs and heated whirlpools aboard Norwegian Prima while investigation takes place into Legionnaires’ disease,
Costa Crew Health Program Named Finalist for Welfare Award
Costa health initiative selected as finalist for the Health and Wellbeing at Sea Award at the 2026 Crew Connect Global Awards.
Homer Cruise Passenger Tax Revenue More Than Doubles
Cruise activity in Homer generated $18,870 in state passenger tax distributions from the 2025 season, more than twice the previous year.
Sun Princess Crew Celebrates Princess Cup Victory
Crew aboard Sun Princess has achievement to celebrate after vessel receives the Princess Cup, a special Princess Cruises trophy.
Stocks Fall to 52-Week Lows for Carnival and Norwegian
Shares in two of the world’s largest cruise operators - Carnival Corporation and NCLH - dropped to 52-week lows on Thursday.
Firefighters Plan Training Cruise Aboard Freedom of the Seas
Two veteran firefighters organize five-night cruise with professional fire service training and family time aboard Freedom of the Seas.
Cordelia Sky Unveils Mumbai Cruises and Onboard Highlights
Cordelia Cruises share details of itineraries and experiences when Cordelia Sky begins operating later this year.
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.
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.